I thought this message might be of interest to some of you on this
list. DROID (Digital Record Object Identification) is a software tool
developed by The National Archives to perform automated batch
identification of file formats.
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Chris Rusbridge
Director, Digital Curation Centre
Email: [log in to unmask] Phone 0131 6513823
University of Edinburgh
Appleton Tower, Crichton St, Edinburgh EH8 9LE
5th International Digital Curation Conference: "Moving to Multi-Scale
Science," London, 2-4 December
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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> From: "Moore, Craig" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 26 August 2009 16:09:11 BDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: The National Archives, DROID 5.0. Proposals Catalogue
> Reminder
> Reply-To: DCC Development discussions <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Dear All,
>
> Firstly let me thank everyone for their input into the DROID 5.0.
> proposals catalogue so far. We have had some really good feedback
> and are building a good picture of the stakeholders in the project
> and where they feel DROID lies as a tool.
>
> The consultation period for DROID 5.0. ends on 18th September. We
> can only guarantee that changes up to the 18th will inform the next
> requirements generation process, however the wiki will remain open
> as a community resource for the duration of the DROID 5.0. project.
>
> Please, if you haven’t already done so visit http://
> droid5.yourwiki.net and review the proposals, making any comments
> or stating your interest as you feel necessary. If you have already
> taken a look but haven’t made any contributions yet please feel
> free to do so, all input is greatly appreciated.
>
> We look forward to hearing any further suggestions, and thank you
> for helping us to make DROID 5.0. a more accomplished tool going
> into the future.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Ross Spencer
> Digital Preservation Researcher
>
> The National Archives
> Kew, Richmond,
> Surrey, TW9 4DU
> Tel: +44 (0) 20 8392 5330, ext. 2747
>
> [log in to unmask]
> www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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