Digital Curation And Content Lifecycle Management

Introduction

Digital Curation and Content Lifecycle Management equips professionals with the methodologies to manage digital assets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring long-term access and preservation. This course focuses on analyzing curation principles, implementing content lifecycle models, and understanding the impact of effective curation on data integrity and accessibility. Participants will learn to utilize metadata standards, develop preservation strategies, and understand the intricacies of digital archiving and access management. By mastering digital curation, professionals can enhance the value of digital assets, improve data governance, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable and accessible digital heritage.

The increasing volume of digital information and the demand for robust data preservation necessitate a comprehensive understanding of digital curation and content lifecycle management. This course delves into the intricacies of metadata schemas, digital preservation formats, and access policies, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored curation strategies. By integrating information science principles with technological expertise, this program enables individuals to lead digital preservation initiatives and contribute to the creation of a reliable and accessible digital information ecosystem.

Target Audience:

• Digital archivists
• Librarians
• Records managers
• Information architects
• Data curators
• IT managers
• Content managers
• Researchers
• Museum curators
• Students of library and information science
• Individuals interested in digital curation and content lifecycle management
• Policy analysts
• Database administrators
• Metadata specialists
• System administrators

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of digital curation and content lifecycle management.
• Implement techniques for conducting digital asset assessments and selection.
• Understand the role of content lifecycle models in digital curation.
• Implement techniques for developing and applying content lifecycle models.
• Understand the principles of metadata standards and digital preservation formats.
• Implement techniques for creating and managing metadata and selecting preservation formats.
• Understand the role of digital preservation strategies and tools.
• Implement techniques for implementing digital preservation strategies.
• Understand the principles of access management and user services for digital assets.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing access policies and user services.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations in digital curation.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing digital curation in diverse settings.
• Develop strategies for implementing and scaling up digital curation and content lifecycle management initiatives.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Digital Curation and Lifecycle Management

• Principles and importance of digital curation and content lifecycle management.
• Understanding the evolution of digital preservation and curation practices.
• Benefits of effective curation in enhancing data accessibility and long-term preservation.
• Historical context and emerging trends in digital curation.

Module 2: Digital Asset Assessments and Selection

• Techniques for conducting digital asset assessments and selection.
• Implementing appraisal criteria and methodologies.
• Utilizing asset inventory and evaluation tools.
• Managing asset selection processes.

Module 3: Content Lifecycle Models

• Understanding the role of content lifecycle models.
• Implementing lifecycle stages and activities.
• Utilizing lifecycle management frameworks and tools.
• Managing lifecycle models.

Module 4: Content Lifecycle Model Development and Application Techniques

• Techniques for developing and applying content lifecycle models.
• Implementing lifecycle management policies and procedures.
• Utilizing lifecycle management systems and platforms.
• Managing model application.

Module 5: Metadata Standards and Digital Preservation Formats

• Understanding the principles of metadata standards and digital preservation formats.
• Implementing metadata schemas and standards (e.g., PREMIS, METS).
• Utilizing preservation formats (e.g., TIFF, PDF/A).
• Managing metadata and formats.

Module 6: Metadata Creation and Preservation Format Selection Techniques

• Techniques for creating and managing metadata and selecting preservation formats.
• Implementing metadata extraction and validation.
• Utilizing format migration and emulation tools.
• Managing format selection.

Module 7: Digital Preservation Strategies and Tools

• Understanding the role of digital preservation strategies and tools.
• Implementing preservation planning and risk management.
• Utilizing preservation repositories and platforms.
• Managing preservation strategies.

Module 8: Digital Preservation Strategy Implementation Techniques

• Techniques for implementing digital preservation strategies.
• Implementing storage management and data integrity checks.
• Utilizing preservation action registries and tools.
• Managing preservation implementation.

Module 9: Access Management and User Services

• Understanding the principles of access management and user services.
• Implementing access policies and permissions.
• Utilizing user interfaces and access platforms.
• Managing access services.

Module 10: Access Policy and User Service Development Techniques

• Techniques for developing and implementing access policies and user services.
• Implementing authentication and authorization systems.
• Utilizing user support and training resources.
• Managing access policies.

Module 11: Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Understanding the legal and ethical considerations in digital curation.
• Implementing copyright and intellectual property management.
• Utilizing data privacy and confidentiality policies.
• Managing legal and ethical risks.

Module 12: Implementation Challenges in Diverse Settings

• Understanding the challenges of implementing digital curation.
• Implementing curation solutions in different organizational cultures and domains.
• Utilizing curation strategies in multinational and global operations.
• Managing implementation in diverse contexts.

Module 13: Digital Curation Initiative Scaling

• Techniques for developing curation project roadmaps.
• Implementing pilot project testing and evaluation.
• Utilizing scalability and performance optimization techniques.
• Managing curation team and governance.

Module 14: Case Studies: Digital Curation and Content Lifecycle Management

• Analyzing real-world examples of successful digital curation implementations.
• Highlighting best practices and innovative curation solutions.
• Documenting project outcomes and impact.
• Industry and curation leader testimonials.

Module 15: The Future of Digital Curation

• Exploring emerging technologies and trends in digital curation.
• Integrating AI, blockchain, and semantic web technologies.
• Adapting to evolving digital landscapes and technological advancements.
• Building resilient and intelligent digital preservation ecosystems.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.