Hi Karen,  I don't really have a particular model in mind, although I am
always struck by the efficiency and searchability of GIS data
clearinghouses where users submit a set of metadata that points to full
information sets.  Whatever the form, I think it should have a low
threshold for participation and be as self-service as possible.  Perhaps
others know of examples?

Shawn

On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Karen Cariani <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Hi Shawn,
>
> Are you thinking of some sort of a bulletin board/discussion board or a
> resource list?
>
> Karen
>
> On 1/30/13 12:59 PM, "Shawn Rounds" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >Hi all --
> >
> >My apologies if this was discussed, dismissed, or otherwise deemed not
> >pertinent at some point (I missed the call).  As means are identified for
> >addressing such national agenda issues as using the cloud for preservation
> >storage, I think it would be very useful to create a clearinghouse for
> >sharing information.  For instance, my organization, the Minnesota
> >Historical Society, is hiring a consultant to research cloud storage
> >options for our digital content, which we will then compare against other
> >possible storage architectures.  I know others would be interested in this
> >information, and it would be great if there was someplace I could submit
> >my
> >contact information and a brief description of the project so that people
> >could contact me and ask questions rather than having to re-invent the
> >wheel.  I know I wish I could've looked at a sample RFP as I developed my
> >list of requirements.  Such a clearinghouse wouldn't have to be elaborate,
> >just some user-populated, consistent captured information to make it
> >self-service searchable.  Having guidelines for best practices is great,
> >but I would find real value in also connecting with others with practical
> >experience.
> >
> >Thanks --
> >Shawn
> >
> >Shawn Rounds
> >State Archivist
> >State Archives Department
> >Division of Library and Collections
> >Minnesota Historical Society
> >345 Kellogg Boulevard West
> >Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
> >
> >[log in to unmask]
> >651.259.3265
> >www.mnhs.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Gallinger, Michelle <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Dear all,
> >>
> >> A pleasure speaking with you on the call today.
> >>
> >> As mentioned on the call, the NDSA Joint Leadership Group will be
> >>pulling
> >> together a piece we are calling the 2014 National Agenda for Digital
> >> Stewardship.
> >>
> >> The working groups are contributing ideas as to what emerging or
> >>existing
> >> topics require significant attention in the year ahead. The
> >>infrastructure
> >> piece of the document is loosely defined as follows:
> >>
> >> c.      Infrastructure Development
> >> i.      Infrastructure can be generally defined as the set of
> >> interconnected structural elements that provide framework supporting an
> >> entire structure of development.  This includes both physical and
> >> institutional elements.
> >> ii.     Examples:
> >> *       Trends in data protection standards
> >> *       Best practices for using cloud concepts within a digital
> >> preservation strategy
> >> *       Cost-benefit analysis techniques for infrastructure planning
> >>
> >>
> >> The Standards and Practices group has been brainstorming a bit already
> >>and
> >> have posted some of their ideas here:
> >>
> >>
> http://www.loc.gov/extranet/wiki/osi/ndiip/ndsa/index.php?title=National_
> >>Agenda_Standards_Brainstorm
> >>
> >> It's a good model for identifying what the key issues might be and a
> >>good
> >> way to think about which topics should be included in the 2014 National
> >> Agenda and have more in-depth discussion.
> >>
> >> All best,
> >>
> >> Michelle
> >>
> >>
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