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From: Joy Davidson [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 23 May 2005 15:46 To: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Cc: Andrew McHugh Subject: DCC Site Visit Glasgow - Places still available **Apologies for cross-posting** There are still some places available for the next DCC Site Visit 14:00 - 16:00, May 26th, 2005 Wolfson Medical School Building, University of Glasgow The JISC-funded Digital Curation Centre (DCC) provides a focus on research into digital curation expertise and best practice for the storage, management and preservation of digital information to enable its use and reuse over time. The project represents a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, UKOLN and the Council of the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) and is community-driven, relying heavily on active participation and feedback from all stakeholder communities. For more information, please visit www.dcc.ac.uk <http://www.dcc.ac.uk/>. The DCC is not itself a data repository, nor do we attempt to impose policies and practices of one branch of scholarship upon another. Rather, based on insight from a vibrant research programme that addresses wider issues of data curation and long-term preservation, we will develop and offer programmes of outreach and practical services to assist those who face digital curation challenges. We also seek to complement and contribute towards the efforts of related organisations, rather than duplicate services. A key objective for this project is the establishment of a communication network between the DCC and its stakeholder communities. In order to facilitate this objective and gain a better understanding of institutional digital curation challenges and expectations for the DCC we are committed to a series of regional site visits. These will offer us an opportunity to meet representatives of institutions with real digital curation concerns, present details on the kinds of services we are able to offer and exchange ideas and resources. By limiting these visits to twenty participants we aim to create an informal but productive atmosphere with an emphasis on gathering requirements and feedback from those taking part. It is hoped that these visits will encourage the development of new working relationships and closer collaboration between regional institutions in tackling digital curation challenges. The next scheduled site visit is at the University of Glasgow on Thursday May 26th. The meeting will run from 2pm until 4pm. We are particularly keen to meet with representatives of local institutions with an active or future interest in digital preservation and who are keen to learn more about the work of the Digital Curation Centre. Computing, Information and Library Services and members of Science faculty are all extended a warm invitation. Participation is free but spaces are limited and the event will be run on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in participating, please confirm your attendance by emailing [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. We look forward to meeting you and your colleagues and hearing of the role the DCC might play in helping to overcome your Digital Curation challenges. Mr Andrew McHugh LLB(Hons) MSc DCC Advisory Services Manager HATII 11 University Gardens University of Glasgow G12 8QJ Tel: 0141 330 2675 Email: [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.dcc.ac.uk