You can follow the debate the conference in Birmingham today here:
http://digitalbritain.rhubarbradio.com/
Also a lot on twitter #digitalbritain.
Lynne Brindley response here:
http://www.bl.uk/news/2009/pressrelease20090617.html
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Ottevanger, Jeremy
Sent: 17 June 2009 10:47
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Subject: Re: Digital Britain - Final Report
It's just a bit big to respond to quickly. Still working my way through
the executive summary, though admittedly I'm a slow reader! On the basis
of that alone the interesting bits for us seem to be (a) we have some
timescales to work to for when we can expect near-universal fixed line
and mobile broadband, and (b) "whether we are getting the most from or
maximising the visibility of our other publicly-funded content brands;
and ... whether there are any categories of content beyond news... which
might justify public intervention" (para 50)
When I've read the full exposition of these discussions perhaps I'll
have something to say, but it's a pretty big report!
Cheers, Jeremy
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Nick Poole
Sent: 17 June 2009 09:02
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Subject: Re: [MCG] Digital Britain - Final Report
Richard,
Did I trace the faintest note of sarcasm here?
I think that it will take a few days for the buzz about Digital Britain
to die down, and thereafter it will begin to become apparent what the
real opportunities and deficiencies are. I will say, though, that I am
pleased to see museums not only mentioned, but mentioned in several
places and in a positive light. This in itself gives us a valuable 'foot
in the door' for conversations with people like Ben Bradshaw.
On a first reading, a few thoughts do present themselves:
1. The culture sector doesn't yet have a meaningful relationship with
the Technology Strategy Board. This is clearly one of the organs through
which the Government intends to pursue Digital Britain, and I would
suggest and important place for us to start building relationships.
2. The inclusion of the UK Research Councils was both surprising and
positive. Museums already have relationships, particularly with AHRC,
but increasingly with EPSRC and others. These relationships are likely
to be an important conduit for any Government spend which falls out of
Digital Britain, and are something which we ought to be strengthening.
3. Tim Berners-Lee's appointment as 'linked data czar' is interesting -
the mission to liberate publicly-funded data is something of a cause
celebre in Whitehall and it seems likely to continue in spite of Tom
Watson's recent - ahem - retirement. I would suggest that we bring our
much-vaunted 'goldmine of content' to this party and use the opportunity
to have a serious conversation about opening up cultural data in the
broadest possible sense (which might include your semantic tech
Richard!).
Looking forward to more discussion via the list. Or is everyone feeling
a bit 'meh' about DB now?
Nick
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Richard Light
Sent: 17 June 2009 06:35
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Subject: Re: Digital Britain - Final Report
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<[log in to unmask]>,
"Parry, R.D." <[log in to unmask]> writes
>
>As you may already be aware, 'Digital Britain: The Final Report' was
>published this afternoon and is available from:
>http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/broadcasting/6216.aspx
URLs don't lie ;-)
what we do - broadcasting
(Actually they do: a search for the "Building Britain's Future"
initiative, of which this is a part, yielded the plausible:
http://www.buildingbritainsfuture.co.uk/
which provided a few seconds' entertainment.)
>I look forward to hearing your thoughts on what you think it might mean
>for you, your institution and the sector as a whole.
A search through the document for the following words drew a blank:
semantic
RDF
linked data
So I'm very encouraged: they might just leave us to get on with things.
Richard
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