Please note that this event is aimed at staff at UK HE institutions in
an early stage of repository development.
Please apply by 8th June.
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Repositories Summer School 2007
Wednesday June 27th – Friday June 29th
http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/events/rsp-2007/
About the event
The JISC Repositories Support Project (RSP) is delighted to announce
the launch of the
This unique three day residential course will deliver a comprehensive overview
of the practical challenges and solutions to effective repository
implementation. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in scholarly
debates on current repository theory and gain hands-on experience with
repository software and tools. A range of interactive seminars, practical
workshops, lectures and panel sessions will be delivered by a range of expert
practitioners drawing from projects such as DAEDALUS, TARDIS, SHERPA,
This is an excellent and unique opportunity to join a developing
community of repository managers from its very inception. Attendees at this
summer school will become part of a supported community for the next year, with
the summer school as the first in a planned series of activities to facilitate
growth, communication and collaboration of the community and its members. The
RSP will work with colleagues who have already established their repository
through other events and supporting activities.
Audience
The RSP summer school 2007 is firmly aimed at those who are just
starting with repository development, rather than those institutions wishing to
develop or enhance established repositories. We encourage all institutions
currently at the early stages of repository implementation – including
those just in the planning stage – to apply for a place on the course.
New staff working on existing repositories are also welcome to apply as
they will find the course a valuable introduction to the field. Priority will
however be given to those applicants representing repositories in the early
stages of development.
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.ukoln.ac.uk/events/rsp-2007/
. Please apply by Friday 8th June. Applicants will be informed of the outcome
of their application no later than Monday May 28th.
Cost
This event is heavily subsidised by the JISC 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
The RSP summer School 2007 is being held in the idyllic surroundings of
Dartington Hall in the heart of the Dartington estate near Totnes.
Accommodation is on-site which means that we all have access to the grounds --
and the college bar “the White Hart Bar" (built into the old
mediaeval kitchens) -- for relaxation in the evenings. More information on the
venue can be found at this link: http://www.dartingtonhall.com
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