SCAPE Training event: Scalable Preservation Environments for Identification and Characterisation, 6-7 December, Guimar=?utf-8?Q?=C3=A3es=2C_?=Portugal

Tue Nov 20 06:45:23 EST 2012

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SCAPE Project Training Event

Keeping Control: Scalable Preservation Environments for Identification and Characterisation

6-7 December 2012

Archaeological Museum of the Martins Sarmento Society, Guimarães, Portugal

Registration is now open at: http://scape-guimaraes.eventbrite.co.uk.  The event is being supported by the European Capital of Culture 2012 (http://www.guimaraes2012.pt/).

Overview

One of the biggest initial challenges to digital preservation is file format identification. While there has been a lot of work in this area, the ever changing nature of digital formats realistically means the problem will never be "solved". This first SCAPE training course will give you the knowledge and experience to confidently choose file formation identification and characterisation tools, which have been developed or extended during the SCAPE project. 

As well as introducing you to a range of tools and their capabilities, you will learn about integrating tools into your own scalable systems and workflows, drawing on the expertise of the SCAPE trainers. 

With more businesses and organisations actively deploying preservation services, there is a critical need for more knowledge to be shared, and services to be developed in order to inform of change. Panels and open discussion sessions will provide a valuable space for voices to discuss the latest preservation services to monitor change. 

Learning outcomes (by the end of the training event, attendees will be able to):

·         Distinguish between different file types and identify the requirements for characterising each of them.

·         Carry out a number of identification, characterisation, and duplication detection experiments on example files.

·         Critically evaluate characterisation and identification tools and assess their advantages and disadvantages when used in different scenarios.

·         Compare and contrast the differences in running characterisation and identification tools both stand-alone and within workflows.

·         Envisage a system that combines workflows with identification, characterisation and validation tools to suit a variety of scenarios.

·         Conduct an in-depth analysis of large volumes of identification and characterisation data and find representative sample records suitable for preservation planning experiments.

Agenda 

The agenda can be seen here: http://www.scape-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/SCAPE_Guimaraes_Agenda_1.0.pdf. 

Who should attend?

Digital preservation practitioners; digital librarians and archivists, digital curators, repository managers, or anyone with a responsibility to manage digital collections. 

Developers who actively deploy such systems are also encouraged to attend. 

Registration

Please register at: http://scape-guimaraes.eventbrite.co.uk. The cost for the two days is €100.

Morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch will be provided and are included in the registration fee.

*Please ensure you bring your laptop with you so you can participate in the practical exercises.*

Registration will close on 29 November.

Venue, travel and accommodation information

The event will be held at the Archaeological Museum of the Martins Sarmento Society, (Museu Arqueológico Martins Sarmento) which is one of the country’s oldest institutions dedicated to the study and preservation of archaeological artifacts. The museum holds important collections on the pre-Roman Castreja culture as well as other archaeological items, sections on ancient sculpture, Latin inscriptions, pre- and proto-historic pieces and coins.

Information about travelling to Guimarães, where to stay and what to see can be found on the SCAPE website: http://www.scape-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SCAPE_WhitePaper_how-to-get-to-gmr_V0-31.pdf. 

About the SCAPE Project

To find out more visit: http://www.scape-project.eu/. 

Kind Regards,

Rebecca McGuinness

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