Data Dictionary for Preservation Metadata: PREMIS Tutorial
Overview
We delivered a two-day tutorial to introduce the PREMIS preservation metadata data dictionary.
Metadata can play a vital role in enabling the effective management, discovery, and re-usability of digital information. Preservation metadata provides provenance information, documents preservation activity, identifies technical features, and aids in verifying the authenticity of a digital object. The PREMIS Working Group released its Data Dictionary for Preservation metadata in June 2005 (Data Dictionary for Preservation metadata [external PDF, 3.3MB]). This is a core set of metadata elements recommended for use in all preservation repositories regardless of the type of materials archived and the preservation strategies employed.
- See the programme for Day One [PDF, 31KB]
- See the programme for Day Two [PDF, 29KB]
Workshop Presentations and Documents
PREMIS Implementers Group (PIG) [external]
Note that above URL requires a password that was e-mailed to workshop attendees
Introduction, Background and Context [PPT, 1.3MB]
Objects Exercise One
- Background [PDF, 47KB]
- Worksheet [PDF, 34KB]
- Exercise Key [PDF, 34KB]
Objects Exercise Two
- Background [PDF, 47KB]
- Worksheet [PDF, 45KB]
- Exercise Key [PDF, 46KB]
Agents, Rights and Events [PPT, 146KB]
Events Exercise One
- Worksheet [PDF, 32KB]
- Exercise Key [PDF, 32KB]
Implementation Issues [PPT, 394KB]
XML Exercises
- Object Exercise - Part One [PDF, 28KB]
- Object Exercise - Part Two [PDF, 32KB]
- Events Exercise - Part One [PDF, 25KB]
- Events Exercise - Part Two [PDF, 33KB]
OAIS and METS
OAIS-PREMIS Mapping Table [XLS, 20KB]
Full PREMIS in METS Example [external] Note that above URL requires a password that was emailed to workshop attendees
Bibliography [PDF, 53KB]
Benefits of Attendance
This tutorial benefited individuals and institutions interested in implementing PREMIS metadata for the long-term management and preservation of their digital information.
Format
The tutorial covered both the PREMIS Data Dictionary and practical implementation issues. It provided a walk-through of the data dictionary on 17 July and focused on XML rendering on 18 July. Both days included hands-on exercises. This event also allowed PREMIS implementers to share their experiences through short case studies.
Tutorial sessions included:
- Introduction to the PREMIS Object Model
- Walk through PREMIS Objects, Events, Rights and Agents
- Implementation issues
- XML Schemas for representing Data Dictionary elements
- Real-life examples of implementation from UK institutions
Venue
This event was held at the Wolfson Medical Building, University of Glasgow. Travel information, campus and city maps are available [external].
Accommodation
A list of the hotels within walking distance of the University of Glasgow [external]. Additional accommodation options can be found at the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board website [external].
Registration
Registration fees were £100 for DCC Associates Network members and £150 for non-members.
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