DPC scholarships available
DPC Leadership Programme, March 2010
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to be offering a number of scholarships so that DPC members and associates can participate in the Digital Preservation Training Programme in London in March 2010.
Dates: 29-31 March 2010
Venue: The School of Oriental and African Studies, London
For more information please see the announcement below.
Next DPTP Course confirmed for March 2010
We are pleased to confirm that the next Digital Preservation Training Programme will take place 29 – 31 March 2010, at The School of Oriental and Africa Studies (SOAS) in London. Please register your interest now on the booking page. If you would like further information about this course, please contact us.
Pictures from the October 2009 DPTP
DPC funds six scholarships to attend DPTP
DPC Leadership Programme funds six member scholarships for Digital Preservation Training Programme
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) has awarded six scholarships so that members can attend the Digital Preservation Training Programme (DPTP) in London in October.
‘We wrote to our members in August offering three scholarships that meet the costs of attendance at the next session of the programme’, explained Bruno Longmore, Chair of the DPC. ‘The judging panel was so impressed by the scale and quality of the response that they asked if we could extend the number of grants available. Given the clear evidence of demand and given how hard it can be to find other sources of support we decided to take the unusual step of funding three additional places.’
The following were selected by a small panel of judges which met to review the unexpectedly large number of applications submitted:
- Joy Ardill of the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland
- Ceri Forster of the Society of Archivists working in the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
- Polly Parry of the Natural History Museum
- Sarah Philips of RLUK working in Cardiff University
- Anusha Ranganathan of Oxford University Library Services
- Shane Start of the British Library
Applicants were judged against three main criteria: the role that DPTP would play in career development; the benefits to their organisation from attendance and the extent to which the applicant’s job profile within the organisation pertains to digital preservation. Applications were open to DPC members and associates.
Bruno Longmore, Head of Government Records at the National Archives of Scotland as well as Chair of the DPC reflected on the scheme: ‘The scholarships underline three important points: the diversity of the DPC’s membership; the need to build capacity for digital preservation in the UK; and our commitment to supporting members’ workforces. I’m really encouraged by the positive responses the programme has generated and I’m delighted that we were able to extend the programme. My only regret is that we were not able to fund all the excellent applications received.’
The Digital Preservation Training Programme (DPTP) is designed for all those working in institutional information management who are grappling with fundamental issues of digital preservation. It provides the skills and knowledge necessary for institutions to combine organisational and technological perspectives, and devise an appropriate response to the challenges that digital preservation needs present. DPTP is operated and organised by the University of London Computer Centre in collaboration with the DPC.
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is a not-for profit membership organisation whose primary objective is to raise awareness of the importance of the preservation of digital material and the attendant strategic, cultural and technological issues. It acts as an enabling and agenda-setting body within the digital preservation world and works to meet this objective through a number of high level goals. Its vision is to make our digital memory accessible tomorrow.
Next DPTP Course confirmed for October 2009
We are pleased to confirm that the next Digital Preservation Training Programme will take place 19th-21st October 2009, at The Hatton in Clerkenwell, London. Please register your interest now on the booking page. If you would like further information about this course, please contact us.
Videos of DPTP
A small collection of promotional videos for DPTP has recently been produced by the Marketing Team at ULCC. The interviews and footage were captured at the recent May 2009 DPTP at SOAS, and the content includes overviews of DPTP from Kevin Ashley and Patricia Sleeman, the role of the DPC in sponsoring the programme, plus interviews with two course participants.
Pictures from the May 2009 DPTP
DPC awards Digital Preservation Training Programme scholarships
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) has awarded two scholarships on the Digital Preservation Training Programme (DPTP).
A panel of judges selected Grant Young (Digital Preservation Specialist at Cambridge University Library) and Vicky Phillips (Digital Standards Manager at Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales) from a strong shortlist. Applicants were judged against three main criteria: the role that DPTP would play in career development; the benefits to their organisation from attendance; and the extent to which their job profile within the organisation pertains to digital preservation. Applications were open to DPC members and associates.
The Digital Preservation Training Programme (DPTP) is designed for all those working in institutional information management who are grappling with fundamental issues of digital preservation. It provides the skills and knowledge necessary for institutions to combine organisational and technological perspectives, and devise an appropriate response to the challenges that digital preservation needs present. DPTP is operated and organised by the University of London Computer Centre in collaboration with the DPC.
William Kilbride, Executive Director of the DPC, said “We are delighted to be able to offer this DPC member benefit. DPTP will equip our winners with the knowledge to effect change and broaden digital preservation knowledge both within their job role and the wider organisation”. He added, “the number and quality of applications underlines the need for training. We’ve since been in touch with all applicants to see if we can support them in other ways. We hope we can offer these scholarships again in the future”.
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is a not-for profit membership organisation whose primary objective is to raise awareness of the importance of the preservation of digital material and the attendant strategic, cultural and technological issues. It acts as an enabling and agenda-setting body within the digital preservation world and works to meet this objective through a number of high level goals. Its vision is to make our digital memory accessible tomorrow.
DPTP gets social
For next month’s DPTP we’ve decided to try out some social networking using Crowdvine. If you haven’t used it before it is a very simple social networking site that has been used successfully for many conferences and similar events. It’s not a mandatory part of the course, but we think it’s a great way to find out who else is coming and share ideas and questions, before, during and after the course.
If you are attending DPTP in May, please go to our DPTP network on Crowdvine and sign up for an account. DPTP presenters and organisers are already there: please feel free to ask any questions or make any suggestions.
Programme now available for May DPTP
The full programme for the forthcoming DPTP Course 18-20 May 2009 has just been released. This contains the Timetable and other useful information you’ll need to know if you’re attending. Potential attendees should also note the pre-course reading requirements. Click the image to download a PDF copy of the programme, or visit the Course page.
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