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Summer School 2008 – Call For Applications
About The Event
The Repositories Support Project (RSP) is delighted to announce the launch
of their 2008 summer school for managers of institutional repositories.
The RSP Summer School is an intensive three day residential course which
aims to deliver a comprehensive programme to address the practical
challenges and solutions to effective repository development. Attendees will
have the opportunity to engage in discussions about various different
aspects of repositories and gain hands-on experience with a range of
interactive seminars, practical workshops, lectures and panel sessions
delivered by a range of expert practitioners. The focused sessions will be
supplemented by a series of networking sessions and social engagements, all
of the delightful surroundings of Thornton Manor on the Wirral.
Programme highlights include:
• Metadata & Interoperability
• Preservation
• Advocacy
• Legal issues
• Repository statistics
Attendees at this summer school will become part of a supported repository
community, with the summer school as the first in a planned series of
activities to facilitate growth, communication and collaboration between
participants.
Audience
The RSP summer school 2008 is aimed at those who have an existing repository
and wish to enhance and develop their service, rather than those
institutions just starting out or new to the repository arena. We encourage
all institutions currently running a repository – either pilot or full
production service – to apply for a place on the course.
Application
Due to high demand for places, places are initially limited to one delegate
per repository/institution, but we are quite happy to compile a reserve list
for a second person should spaces become unexpectedly available. Those
interested should apply for a place using the online application form at
http://www.rsp.ac.uk/events/SummerSchool2008/form . The closing date for
applications is Monday 26th May 2008. Applicants will be informed of the
outcome of their application no later than Friday 30th May 2008.
Cost
This event is heavily subsidised by the RSP. Places cost just £99 per
person, including two nights B&B, an evening meal/reception on Wednesday and
Thursday evening, and lunch on Thursday and Friday.
About Thornton Manor
The RSP summer School 2008 is being held in the beautiful surroundings of
Thornton Manor on the Wirral. Accommodation is on-site. More information on
the venue can be found at this link: http://www.thorntonmanor.co.uk/
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