Archipel is a project based on the finding that a sustainable digital archive infrastructure is needed in Flanders in order to ensure a structural approach to the problem of digital archiving. The project is also based on the fact that there is an important role for players from the world of arts, cultural and scientific heritage and education in the development of this infrastructure. The aim of Archipel’s research project is to look into the practical aspects of creating a sustainable archive of diverse (complex) digital and multimedia objects within a decentralised Flemish digital archive infrastructure. Archipel wants to be an open network where institutes could make their existing digital collection available, and thereby enable sustainable archiving. Archipel stands for a network-centre approach to sustainable digital archives.
During 2010 and 2011 the Archipel project did research on digitsation, digital preservation, the possibilities of creative commons licences for the cultural sector and the strategic possibilities and choices for the Flemish cultural sector.
To illustrate and bring the results of Archipel to a broader audience four main videos were created, with English narration.
In this second video of the series, you can learn about the legal context and issues that arise in such a project. While the ideas focused on are discussed within the context of the Archipel project, the considerations and issues raised, as well as processes realised are applicable to anyone interested in learning more about intellectual propery, copyrights and internet access etc. relaetd to digitised cultural material
Other videos in the series include:
Part 1 – Introduction
Part 3 – Social Impact & Examples
Part 4 –Technical Innovation