sorry for cross-posting; also bit remote for some of us, but it's good to know
someone is taking this stuff seriously:
William Kilbride schrieb:
> Dear all,
>
> sustaining the research agenda: enhancing the digital resource
>
> I am writing to invite all university based researchers to a workshop on
> using and managing digital data in archaeological research, organised by
> the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) and hosted by the Department of
> Archaeology at the University of York on 31st January 2001.
>
> The use and importance of digital data in research has expanded
> exponentially over the last ten years, while the opportunities afforded
> to facilitate and enhance research have been eagerly exploited.
> However, the long-term viability of data produced in this way has been
> the subject of some concern, not least to the bodies that fund this
> research. Consequently, the AHRB, the Society of Antiquaries of London,
> NERC, the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust and other grant-giving
> bodies now favour projects with clear and sustainable archival and
> dissemination strategies where digital data is used or produced as a
> result of research. These same bodies, along with the JISC and others
> are investing significant resources in technologies to enhance access to
> valuable research resources. These bodies look to the ADS and its
> partners in the Arts and Humanities Data Service to provide formal
> advice and informal support to the research community, whose work they
> fund.
>
> The workshop, described in more detail at:
>
> http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/project/workshop/research.html
>
> is designed to help you and your colleagues ensure the long-term
> viability of the data you create, supporting current research projects
> and enhancing future funding applications. Thus, if you are in receipt
> of a major research grant for a project that depends on digital data, or
> a grant to digitise or disseminate existing data, then this workshop
> will certainly be of interest. The workshop will also provide a clear
> strategic overview of current policy towards digital research data,
> enhancing forthcoming grant applications. As such, it is not tied to
> any one grant making body or competition, but supports applications to
> an important cross-section of grant-making bodies and their
> competitions.
>
> It is the goal of the ADS to support the creation and use of digital
> data in archaeological research projects - most particularly where these
> are of enduring value to the academic community. If there are any other
> steps that we may take to support your own research, then please do not
> hesitate to contact us.
>
> With all best wishes and apologies for cross-posting,
>
> William
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>
> William Kilbride
> User Services Manager
> Archaeology Data Service
>
> Dept of Archaeology t 0044 (0)1904 433954
> University of York f 0044 (0)1904 433939
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