Preparing the workforce for digital curation
"The massive increase in digital information in the last decade has created new requirements for institutional and technological structures and workforce skills. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation focuses on education and training needs to meet the demands for access to and meaningful...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, District of Columbia :
The National Academies Press
2015.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622401006719 |
| Sumario: | "The massive increase in digital information in the last decade has created new requirements for institutional and technological structures and workforce skills. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation focuses on education and training needs to meet the demands for access to and meaningful use of digital information, now and in the future. This study identifies the various practices and spectrum of skill sets that comprise digital curation, looking in particular at human versus automated tasks. Additionally, the report examines the possible career path demands and options for professionals working in digital curation activities, and analyzes the economic benefits and societal importance of digital curation for competitiveness, innovation, and scientific advancement. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation considers the evolving roles and models of digital curation functions in research organizations, and their effects on employment opportunities and requirements. The recommendations of this report will help to advance digital curation and meet the demand for a trained workforce"--Page 1. |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (104 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters. |
| ISBN: | 9780309296977 9780309296953 |
