**You will see this on more than one email list!**


In EOSC EDEN <https://eden-fidelis.eu/>, *we are interested in how digital
preservation professionals across the globe currently work, and we need
input from your organisation*.  We are keen to understand the existing
frameworks, guidelines and practices for identification, selection and
appraisal of data for “long-term” preservation – and what “long term” means
in different organisational and professional settings.  This is an
important area where sharing knowledge can make a meaningful impact as
digital preservation continues to grow as a diverse field and community.



*To that end, we're running an inquiry to gather, compare and evaluate
current knowledge and practice*.  We need your help to gain a more
comprehensive picture of these frameworks, guidelines and practices in the
field.  Written from the perspective of digital preservationists working
within the sector, we have created *a short and focused survey* which
should take no more than about five to seven minutes to complete:
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EOSC-EDEN-T1survey2025



Please can you share this request with the person or people in your
organisation responsible for digital preservation activity?



Whether you work in *research, cultural heritage, industry, or another
sector*, and whether you are part of a large organisation or a small team,
we would like to hear from you. The survey is suitable for members of staff
at any level in the organisation and does not ask for any sensitive
information. Multiple responses from the same organisation are welcome. We
hope that, as colleagues across the digital preservation world, you will
take a few minutes to share information with us about your current
practices, and the guidelines and frameworks that inform your decisions.



*The survey is open until 30 June 2025*. Please take part now at:
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EOSC-EDEN-T1survey2025



For any questions about the survey or the work of EDEN WP1, please contact
WP Lead, Micky Lindlar at Micky.Lindlar[at]tib.eu or Task Lead Laura Molloy
at laura[at]codata.org.



*Thank you* for sharing your expertise – your contribution is incredibly
valuable!