[OSGeo-Boston] Fwd: Survey Response Request: Digital Geospatial Preservation Clearinghouse

[Raj Singh]

Thought this might be of interest.


Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Lazorchak, William" <wlaz at loc.gov>
> Date: August 17, 2010 3:09:08 PM EDT
> To: "Lazorchak, William" <wlaz at loc.gov>
> Subject: [Mass-Market-GEO] Survey Response Request: Digital Geospatial Preservation Clearinghouse
>
> Apologies for cross-posting...
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> The Library of Congress and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network at Columbia University's Earth Institute are working to create a web-based clearinghouse of information about best practices for preserving significant digital geospatial data.
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> CIESIN is currently gathering requirements to gain insight into potential uses and users of the clearinghouse and to inform its development. They have established a survey to assist them in their efforts.
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> The brief, anonymous survey is available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XVTT92P and all interested community members are encouraged to provide input. The survey will close at the end of August 2010.
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> Based on the results of their requirements-gathering, CIESIN will launch a beta version of the clearinghouse later this year.
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> Further information on the Clearinghouse can be found at http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/news/2010/20100602news_article_geospatial_clearinghouse.html.
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> Please forward this announcement to any appropriate listservs or colleagues.
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> Butch Lazorchak
> Digital Archivist
> Library of Congress
> National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program
> 101 Independence Ave. SE
> Washington, DC 20540
> wlaz at loc.gov
> (202) 707-2603