** Apologies for cross-posting **
The KRDS-I2S2 Digital Preservation Benefits Analysis Project is pleased to
announce a new version of the KRDS-I2S2 Toolset (version 2). The worksheets,
guidance documentation and exemplar test cases can be downloaded from the
project website: http://beagrie.com/krds-i2s2.php
The Toolkit consists of two tools: the KRDS Benefits Framework (Tool 1);
and the
Value-chain and Benefits Impact tool (Tool 2). Each tool consists of a
detailed
guide and worksheet(s). Both tools have drawn on partner case studies and
previous work on benefits and impact for digital curation/preservation. This
experience has provided a series of common examples of generic benefits
that
are employed in both tools for users to modify or add to as required.
The KRDS Benefits Framework (Tool 1) is the “entry-level” tool requiring
less
experience and effort to implement and can be used as a stand-alone tool in
many tasks. It can also be the starting point and provide input to the
use of the
Value-chain and Impact analysis.
The Value-chain and Benefits Impact analysis (Tool 2) is the more
advanced tool
in the Toolkit and requires more experience and effort to implement. It
is likely to
be most useful in a smaller sub-set of longer-term and intensive
activities such
as evaluation and strategic planning.
The combined Toolkit provides a very flexible set of tools, worksheets,
and lists
of examples of generic benefits and potential metrics. These are
available for
use in different combinations appropriate to needs and level of expertise.
Guides for the toolkit and each individual tool and case studies of
completed
examples of the worksheets provide documentation and support for your own
implementation.
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Best wishes,
Manjula
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University of Bath, Claverton Down, Fax: (+44) 1225 386838
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