Tools to accession via file transfer

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:57:14 +0000

I'm wondering how to accession digital objects from donors with very little tech knowledge - who may also be resistant to downloading software for the transfer. Previously we have been using WeTransfer. Thanks!

What is a good way to record information about the funding of a preservation project?

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:41:37 +0000

Many digital preservation projects are funded by grants or donation. Analogous to naming a reading room, marking a shelf with a brass plaque, or placing a sticker in the book, I think it's important to recognize these contributions with something. Metadata seems like a good place to record this. For example,

<agent><agentName>Digital forensics workstation</agentName><donor>Generous foundation</donor><agent>

or

<event><eventType>Digitization</eventType><funder>NHPRC</funder></event>

or

<collection><name>Famous writer's hard drive</name><creator>Famous writer</creator><donor>Person who purchased collection at auction</donor></collection>

I scanned through PREMIS, METS, and EAD, but couldn't find anything. Does anyone record this information in a structured way and can they share advice on how they do it?

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Tools to accession via file transfer

What is a good way to record information about the funding of a preservation project?