Digital Curation Fundamentals

Websites and digital news stories disappear daily, making it difficult for researchers to access their data for reuse. This book describes the basic steps of data curation and clarifies the many potential roles that librarians and archivists can play to help make our information future viable for generations to come. It is a reference handbook for those involved in digital curation and takes a straight-forward, commonsense approach to a complex problem.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Websites and digital news stories vanish daily, leaving researchers unable to access their own data for reuse. Students struggle to ensure their work will remain relevant for the next decade. Knowledge is built upon previously gathered information, but what happens when that information becomes inaccessible? Moreover, where does the role of the librarian or archivist come into play in this scenario?

This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to data curation, presenting the fundamental steps in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. It clarifies the diverse potential roles that librarians and archivists can play in ensuring the viability of our information for future generations. Whether you are a novice seeking to understand the basics of digital curation or an administrator seeking to grasp the purpose and scope of this field, this book is designed to serve as a valuable resource.

Furthermore, this book serves as a reference handbook for individuals involved in digital curation, providing them with the context to understand how their work fits into the broader landscape and what lies ahead. It adopts a straightforward and conversational approach, making it accessible to individuals with limited technical expertise. By addressing the challenges and opportunities of data curation, this book empowers readers to contribute to the preservation and accessibility of knowledge for generations to come.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 180 x 254 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538106785