Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT Co-ordinated by aparsen.eu #APARSEN Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin (DPC), William Kilbride (DPC), Chiara Cirinná (FRD) Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6 th May 2013

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training APARSEN project background and training goals Report: Survey of Training Material/ Assessment of Digital Curation Requirements Gaps and issues identified APARSEN future plans

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN What is APARSEN? A Network of Excellence in digital preservation - Funded by European Commission - January 2011 to December 2014 (4 years) - Coordinated by Science and Technology Facilities Council (UK) - 31 partners from 13 countries Working towards creating a Virtual Centre of Excellence for Digital Preservation Training and professional development a key focus - Training Courses - Formal Qualifications

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Preliminary Research for APARSEN Training Overview of DP training landscape Analysis of current provision - Survey of courses Jan ‘10- Jun ’12 - Review based on feedback and focus groups Identification of requirements - DP Standards - Results of peer review (ISO test audits)

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Training Course Locations

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Training Providers

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Topics Covered

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Prior Knowledge Required

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Training Course Occurrence

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Analysis of Current Provision - Conclusions Introductory training still required….. …..Growing need for advanced content A greater focus on practice and experience Improved access - more online/distance learning Targeted to specific roles Long and varied list of topics of interest

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Identification of Competencies Required Commonality with outcomes of DigCurV Include expected key DP skills - Standards - Lifecycle management - Preservation planning Also emphasis on a broader skill set and flexibility - Communication - Change management

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Gaps in Topic Coverage Selection and appraisal Authenticity & provenance Discovery and access incl. user analysis Digital rights management Enabling reuse incl. annotation & interoperability Business planning and cost analysis Change management Succession planning Quality assurance Risk Management Establishing trust

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN 8 Recommendations for Training Developers 1.Mix theory with experience-led training - Case studies welcomed 2.Include practical exercise & worked examples 3.Need a mix of courses covering broad issues and more specialised content 4.Targeted training for specific audiences - By sector or role

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN 8 Recommendations for Training Developers 5.A continuing professional development framework is required 6.Need to be more responsive to needs of the community 7.Responsive to new development, remains current and authoritative 8.Embed DP training in broader information or risk management training courses

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN APARSEN Training Courses Developing training based on findings of report Four themed events - Trust, sustainability, usability and access Advanced Practitioner course - In collaboration with other European intiatives - Practical focus, a next step from intro training

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Training and the Virtual Centre of Excellence VCoE looking to build services over time Training a cornerstone from beginning Provision of in-person and online training Developing an online training portal - Will accept submissions from other projects/organisations Will also maintain a registry of training opportunities

Creating a Future for Digital Preservation Training Sharon McMeekin, Digital Preservation Coalition Framing the Digital Curation Curriculum, Florence, 6/5/13 Co-funded by the European Union under FP7-ICT aparsen.eu #APARSEN Upcoming APARSEN Training Events Trust and Digital Preservation - 4 th -5 th June, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin - In association with the Digital Repository of Ireland Advanced Practitioner Course - 15 th -19 th July, Glasgow Sustainability and Digital Preservation - November, The Hague

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