COURSE SYLLABUS

Preservation Systems Management 7.5 Credits

Förvaltning av system för digitalt bevarande
Second cycle, B7005N
Version
Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2012 Sp 2 - Present
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Education level
Second cycle
Grade scale
U G VG
Subject
Information Technology
Subject group (SCB)
Computer Technology

Entry requirements

General entry requirements, second cycle

Specific entry

Minimum 120 ECTS of university studies including 60 ECTS in the areas of Computer Science, Systems Science, Archival Science or Library and Information Science.


More information about English language requirements



Course Aim

The student will be able to

  • Evaluate, analyze and design preservation strategies for different types of institutions
  • Evaluate, analyze and design organisation of repositories for different types of institutions, as well as management of said repositories

Contents
The course covers and discusses several implementations of digital repositories (e.g. dSpace, Greenstone), as well as organisation and maintenance of such repositories. The student acquires understanding of different preservation strategies, such as migration and emulation, and how different content types may influence the choice of strategies. The student also acquires knowledge on management ofdigital repositories and how thisinfluence preservation strategies, or vice versa.

Realization
Teaching is in English and on Internet for distance students or at campus for the students living here. IT support: Learning management system (Fronter), video conference system, e-mail and phone.

Examination

Written exam allows the student to show proficiency in evaluation and analysis of digital preservation strategies, organisation of repositories, and management of repositories.

In group assignments the student evaluates, analyse and design digital preservation strategies, organisation and management of repositories.


Remarks
Technical Requirements: access to PC with Windows XP, microphone, Web cam and permission to install software. Internet connection (minimum 0,5 Mbps).


Examiner
Jörgen Nilsson

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2012 Sp 2 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

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Course offered by
Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Items/credits
NumberTypeCreditsGrade
0001Group work3.5U G#
0002Written exam4.0U G VG

Syllabus established
by 19 Nov 2010

Last revised
by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 12 Mar 2012
Published:18 August 2014
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