This article introduces the JHOVE2 format characterization tool, comparing it with its predecessor JHOVE, the first characterization framework developed and used by international digital library programs and preservation repositories. Besides going into JHOVE2 development and specifications, it explains why characterization is essential in digital preservation workflows and emphasizes the addition of an assessment functionality which allows the repository to determine …
Een digitaal archief in 10 stappen
Contents: 1. Inleiding 2. Overzicht 3. De 10 stappen 4. Besluit 5. Meer Informatie This short paper (14 pages) describes in ten-steps, the essential tasks to be undertaken when building an OAIS compliant ‘trusted digital repository’, with special focus on ingest and object management. The steps are divided into three areas: hard- and software architecture considerations; functionality needed to ensure …
D3.1 Preliminary document analyzing and summarizing metadata standards and issues across Europe
Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Data Preservation Strategies 3. Preservation Metadata Initiatives and Standards 4. Relevant Framework 7 Projects 5. Relevant Framework 6 Projects 6. Other Relevant Projects and Developments 7. Institutional Issues 8. Preservation Metadata for Games 9. Non-preservation Metadata for Games 10. Abandonware Sites 11. Abbreviations 12. Bibliography 13. Endnotes This large deliverable (85 pages) from the KEEP project …
D2.2.3 Strategy for Use of Preservation Metadata for within a Digital Library with examples of use in audiovisual preservation
Contents: Executive Summary 1 Definitions and Standards 2 Preservation Metadata Strategy as Implemented by Ex Libris’ Rosetta and the National Library of New Zealand 3 Preservation Metadata in Digital Libraries/Repositories 4 Preservation Metadata and Audiovisual Content 4.1 PDPT=Preserving Digital Public Television 4.2 Memories 4.3 Archipel 4.4 Other relevant work 5 PrestoPRIME Use of Preservation Metadata Conclusions Glossary References Dit rapport …
JISC Project Report: Digitisation Programme: Preservation Study April 2009
This report presents a study of the measures taken to protect the investment in the digitisation itself by 16 JISC funded digitization projects (two of which involved audiovisual collections). The study focused primarily on the measures taken to protect digital masters and the metadata associated with them. The publication includes a comprehensive report, a portfolio of case studies and a …
Understanding PREMIS
Contents: 1. Premis in Context 2. Data Dictionary Conventions 3. Premis Data Model 4. The Data Dictionary 5. Premis in Use   Appendice A: List of all PREMIS Semantic Units Appendix B: Object Example Appendix C: Glossary of Terms. Een kort overzicht van de PREMIS Preservation Metadatastandaard. In deze gids wordt helder uitgelegd wat de opzet is van PREMIS, hoe …