Hi, Cat --
Forwarding this along to you. Let me know if you already track these
kinds of messages on Code4Lib, and don't want the extra noise from me.
-- Scott
On 09/05/2017 01:42 PM, Jessica Meyerson wrote:
> Greetings Colleagues!
>
> Are you actively developing digital curation workflows? Are you working
> with or are you curious about working with BitCurator, Archivematica,
> and/or ArchivesSpace? Are you interested in learning more about the tools
> and procedures that your digital curation colleagues are implementing
> locally?
>
> The OSSArcFlow: Researching Archival Workflows for Born-Digital Content
> <https://educopia.org/research/ossarcflow> project is a two-year effort
> funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to
> investigate, model, and test workflows for born-digital content curation in
> libraries and archives.
>
> To receive OSSArcFlow project updates, share your workflow challenges and
> successes, and provide feedback on project documentation and guides, sign
> up for the OSSArcFlow list by visiting
> https://groups.google.com/a/educopia.org/d/forum/ossarcflow_public or
> emailing me at jessica[at]educopia[dot]org
>
> Background:
>
> Educopia Institute, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina
> at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science (UNC SILS),
> LYRASIS, and Artefactual, Inc. will
>
> -
>
> Document partner institutions’ workflows
> -
>
> Develop specific methods and scripts to facilitate the flexible
> synchronization of archival OSS systems by a variety of collecting
> institutions
> -
>
> Create and publish training modules and guides that will promote the use
> of the OSS workflow documentation and scripts
>
>
> These activities will catalyze efforts across the library and archives
> fields by:
>
> -
>
> Documenting ways in which institutions of different types and sizes
> integrate digital curation tools into their workflows
> -
>
> Informing our understanding of curation approaches and priorities, and
> how those impact the use of digital curation tools and capabilities
> -
>
> Supporting more efficient and effective digital curation programs that
> ensure ongoing access to our increasingly born-digital legacy
>
>
> Thank you for your time, and we look forward to engaging with you
> throughout the project!
>
> Friendly Regards,
>
> Jessica Meyerson
>
> OSSArcFlow Project Manager
>
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Scott Prater
Shared Development Group
General Library System
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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