This event is part of the Archives and Research Collections Seminar series series
Professor John Tucker, Computer Science Department, College of Science, Swansea University
Alexander Roberts, Digital Humanities and Research Data Manager, Library Services, Swansea University
To: 29 Nov 2018, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Taliesin Create, Swansea University, Singleton Park, SA2 8PZ, Swansea
Swansea University will be celebrating World Digital Preservation Day in the Studio Space at Taliesin Create on the afternoon of the 29th November.
14:00 'I thought you were looking after that…?!' - An introduction to current digital preservation activities at Swansea
14:30 'Swansea's History of Computing Collection', Professor John Tucker
15:10 General Digital Preservation discussion
About World Digital Preservation Day
World Digital Preservation Day is held on the last Thursday of every November. This year, on 29th November 2018, the digital preservation community will come together to celebrate the collections preserved, the access maintained and the understanding fostered by preserving digital materials.
The aim of the day is to create greater awareness of digital preservation that will translate into a wider understanding which permeates all aspects of society – business, policy making, personal good practice.
Pervasive, changing and ubiquitous, digital technologies are a defining feature of our age. Digital materials are a core commodity for industry, commerce and government. They are fundamental for research, the law and medicine. The creative industries, cultural heritage and the media depend on reliable access to digital materials while families and friends extend and sustain their relationships through digital interactions. What better reason to celebrate the opportunities created by digital preservation?!
Contact: Alexander Roberts (Email: a.l.roberts@swansea.ac.uk)
Event created by: a.l.roberts