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Apologies for cross-posting Posted to Padiforum-l by Titia van der Werf ANNOUNCEMENT The full NEDLIB Report Series: all seven reports are now available on the net! See below for title and abstract information. Please visit the project web site where all research findings and project results are available online (www.kb.nl/nedlib/), including: - interactive animations of the workflow and process model of a deposit system for electronic publications - research reports and publications - NEDLIB Harvester tool and a demonstrator-system for multimedia access I hope you will find the information and guidelines useful within the context of your own work, Titia van der Werf KONINKLIJKE BIBLIOTHEEK The Netherlands ================================ NEDLIB Report Series REPORT 1 -------- An Experiment in Using Emulation to Preserve Digital Publications - by Jeff Rothenberg, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/emulationpreservationreport.pdf ISBN: 9062 59 1442 Abstract: The report presents the results of a preliminary investigation into the feasibility of using emulation as a means of preserving digital publications in accessible, authentic, and usable form within a deposit library. Results include proposed data, metadata and procedural models to support emulation-based preservation. The analysis is presented in the context of the increasingly accepted Open Archival Information System (OAIS) as well as the NEDLIB adaptation of the OAIS, the Deposit System for Electronic Publications (DSEP). REPORT 2 -------- Metadata for the Long Term Preservation of Electronic Publications - by Catherine Lupovici, Julien Masanès, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/preservationmetadata.pdf ISBN: 9062 59 1469 Abstract: The report proposes a metadata set for digital preservation management purposes, with a focus on recording critical technical information that is most liable to technological obsolescence. The report defines 8 metadata elements and 38 sub-elements following the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) taxonomy of information objects. A layered information analysis of the digital document is proposed in order to list all information involved in the data processing of the bit-stream. This metadata can be generated automatically in order to enable the handling of large amounts of documents. REPORT 3 -------- Standards for Electronic Publishing: an overview - by Mark Bide & Associates, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/e-publishingstandards.pdf ISBN: 9062 59 1477 Abstract: This report provides an overview of e-publishing standards and developments with a view to assist deposit libraries to a better understanding of some of the issues that they will face in managing the deposit and preservation of electronic publications. It looks into the decline of CDROM and other offline publishing products and the characteristics of online distribution. Finally it describes how the interchange of metadata between publishers and libraries will be an essential element in managing the deposit of electronic publications. REPORT 4 -------- Standards for a DSEP: standards for the Implementation of a Deposit System for Electronic Publications (DSEP) - by Bendert Feenstra, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/dsepstandards.pdf ISBN: 9062 59 1485 Abstract: This report documents technical standards and solutions that can be used in the realisation of a Deposit System for Electronic Publications (DSEP). It is based and structured along the main functions of the Open Archival Information Systems (OAIS) model: Ingest, Archival Storage, Data Management, Access and Administration. Standards for the architectural design of a DSEP and standards for use during the implementation phase are also discussed. REPORT 5 -------- Setting up a Deposit System for Electronic Publications: the NEDLIB Guidelines - by Johan Steenbakkers, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/NEDLIBguidelines.pdf/ ISBN: 9062 59 1493 Abstract: This report provides some practical implementation guidelines to set up a deposit system for electronic publications. Workflow, modelling and system design considerations are outlined. Storage and long-term preservation issues are highlighted. The author describes how different classes of publications can influence implementation choices even if they do not impact the technical and functional requirements for handling electronic publications in a more generic way. The report reads as a road-map to all relevant NEDLIB results and findings. REPORT 6 -------- Process Model of a Deposit System for Electronic Publications: the DSEP Model - by Titia van der Werf, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/DSEPprocessmodel.pdf ISBN: 9062 59 1507 Abstract: In this report a common workflow for handling deposited electronic publications is outlined and mapped onto the broader framework of the Digital Library. The Open Archival Information System Reference Model is discussed and adopted as a basis for the high-level design of the DSEP (Deposit System for electronic Publications). The resulting deposit system process model and data-flow are described in detail. REPORT 7 -------- NEDLIB List of Terms - by Genevieve Clavel-Merrin, Den Haag 2000. URL: http://www.kb.nl/nedlib/results/NEDLIBterms.pdf ISBN: 9062 59 1515 Abstract: This glossary defines concepts relevant to NEDLIB. This list does not intend to be a comprehensive source but only to reflect the NEDLIB requirements and boundaries and to clarify the use within NEDLIB of terms, which may be considered ambiguous. Hardcopies of the NEDLIB reports can be ordered online via the NEDLIB web site.