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Mainstreaming Digital Curation Jenny Bunn University College London Sarah Higgins Aberystwyth University

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An overview of activity in the UK archives and records management profession Presentation by Jenny Bunn, University College London and Sarah Higgins, Aberystwyth University at the DigCurV International Conference; Framing the digital curation curriculum 6-7 May, 2013 Florence, Rome

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Mainstreaming Digital Curation

Jenny BunnUniversity College London

Sarah HigginsAberystwyth University

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The ‘mainstream’ UK archives and records management profession

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University College London

Technical InfrastructureCollaborative Pedagogy

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University College London

Technical InfrastructureCollaborative Pedagogy

• Emphasis on processes and policies• Experiental learning

- theoretical principles- abstract conceptualisation- practical implementation- projects embedded in practice

• Optional module – both modes and CPD• Dedicated degrees

- Information Governance and Assurance- International Archives, Records and Information

Management- Digital Curation

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Section for Archives and TechnologySAT

• ARA CPD training planned• ARA Framework of Competencies• ARA SAT conference research and

roundtable to help identify level to pitch CPD• SAT hands-on development approach• Development from digital aware to digital

ready

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Section for Archives and TechnologySAT

Competency level

SAT ARA

Level 1 

Awareness of digital preservation and IT skills to understand the challenges.

Can describe and apply rules relating to safe preservation.

Level 2 

Using digital preservation standards and tools.

Understand and applies principles and processes of digital curation and preservation and the systems that support them.

Level 3 

Working with IT development professionals to ensure appropriate digital preservation solutions.

Competent and confident in assisting in the development of preservation policies and processes and in training others in their use.

Level 4 

Solving technical digital preservation problems in collaboration.

Regularly ensures and evaluates the development and delivery of policies and processes relating to digital preservation, ensuring that appropriate training is in place, and measuring outcomes and impact.

Level 5 

Business planning for digital preservation

Responsible for ensuring the long-term survival of all digital records in line with organisational goals, within budget.

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Conclusion

• General versus specific

• Abstract versus embedded

• Face to face versus online