Data Dictionary for Preservation Metadata: PREMIS Tutorial

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 [PDF, 37KB]

Workshop Presentations and Documents

• PREMIS Implementers Group (PIG) [external]

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.

Membership of the DCC Associates Network is FREE! For more information on becoming a member, see our Associates Network page.