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Apologies for any cross-posting Members of the list may be interested in the following workshop organised by the KB, LIBER, and the Dutch Digital Preservation Coalition (NCDD) and sponsored by Ex Libris. e-Merging New Roles and Responsibilities in the European Landscape Workshop 17 April at the KB, The Hague Netherlands. Aim This workshop aims to develop a basic understanding of the issues presented by long-term digital curation and preservation of resources which are (to be) deposited in institutional and subject-based repositories – both within research institutions and research communities. It will highlight the state of the art in digital curation and will cover best practices, including possibilities for outsourcing. Target groups Policy makers and managers of digital objects within libraries and research institutions, a.o. research librarians, directors of research institutions, repository managers and middle management; publishers are also invited. Learning objectives Participants have a general understanding of current approaches to long-term preservation of digital objects in an international context Participants are aware of the increasing complexity of digital objects and of the currently accepted solutions for long-term preservation and access Participants are able to assess the preconditions for implementing long-term preservation within their own organisation – both in terms of policy, technical infrastructure and organisational development Participants are familiar with the existing network of expertise. Registration fee: Members of LIBER pay only € 125; after March 16th the registration fee will be € 150. Non-members of LIBER pay € 175; after March 16th the registration fee will be € 200.This fee includes all drinks and lunch. Further details of the workshop including the programme, registration form are available at http://www.kb.nl/hrd/congressen/curatingresearch2009/index-en.xml