Work Case Study: Digital Preservation

Cod y Modiwl: DSM6220
Teitl y Modiwl: Work Case Study: Digital Preservation
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Sarah Higgins
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: DSM6010
Rhagofynion: DSM7510
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jennie Hill; Ms Tanya Rogers; Dr Sue Lithgow; Dr Sarah Higgins; Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Report: 3,000 words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Written presentation: 3,000 words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report: 3,000 words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written presentation: 3,000 words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1) Apply digital preservation principles and practices to the achievement of organisational goals and strategies
2) Formulate and evaluate approaches to assessing organisational need
3) Assess drivers and requirements for digital preservation and critically appraise the level of organisational preparation for digital preservation
4) Identify data requirements for long-term preservation and use tools and software to prepare data for such
5) Formulate recommendation for the future development of digital preservation within a given organisation
6) Evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses in relation to the skills and competencies required by the profession.

Disgrifiad cryno

Students will be asked to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills in digital preservation acquired in earlier studies to a case study of a particular workplace. This will develop hands-on skills in how to ensure the long-term accessibility to digital information through the development and administration of a digital preservation programme.

Nod

The theory behind the implementation of digital preservation techniques is covered by DSM6010. This module will enable students to apply the theory learned to their workplace or an appropriate placement. This module aims to guide students through the process of applying theoretical principles of digital preservation through a project based in-depth case study.

Cynnwys

Digital preservation – organisational context
Analysing and understanding the organisational context in which digital preservation will be undertaken and the policies required to under-pin this.

The data
Identifying and understanding the location, format and requirements of the data which is to be preserved.

Managing the data
Appraisal and selection of data along with tools and processes for preparing the data for long-term storage and access.

Strategies for action
Analyses and understanding to enable the preparation of a strategy for the long-term management of an organisation’s data.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	A requirement to discuss and collaborate with members of the group in online fora.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module provides an opportunity to critically evaluate professional practice.
Datrys Problemau	Assignment work and online activities will utilise professional scenarios in which strategies for dealing with particular issues and problems need to be formulated.
Gwaith Tim	This will be developed through activities within the delivery of the module.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Use of professional sources and documentation will foster student awareness of available learning resources, and improve critical and evaluatory skills.
Rhifedd	Data analysis, structuring and sorting.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Professional skills in the management and preservation of digital information will be developed.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Assignment preparation will require the identification and location of relevant academic and professional literature, and best practice within the profession.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	IT skills are integral to coursework and presentation of assignments, along with computer based practical exercises.

Nodau

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