Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560059 DRTC Colloquium (5) 2010-2012 Digital Curation Scientists, researchers and scholars do not only generate vast amounts of digital research data, but they also invest more in digital media by acquiring digital content and information from third parties. Once created, the data immediately falls into the data management and adding value categories. Preservation and management of this data becomes crucial for future use. The major issues are (1) With the advancement in digital technology, hardware and software may become outmoded and information may become inaccessible. (2) Other users may be unable to understand or use data. (3) Access and use restrictions may make it difficult for others to re-use data etc There are many more issues concerned with the digital data especially the data which is the outcome of a scientific research. After the data is created, the management and preservation of data is an important task. In this colloquia the discussion shall be focused on the techniques adopted to preserve and maintain this data. Also the role is research support, data scientist, data manager, informatician, data librarian or research assistant will be discussed in building the research team’s capacity and capability for digital curation and data preservation. Topics Speakers 1. Introduction. Shailesh Verma. 2. Life Cycle of Digital Curation. Anindya Basu. 3. Digital Asset Management. Madhuryamay Das. 4. Digital Data Preservation. Usashi Chatterjee. 5. Conclusion and Role of Library & Information Centres. Saiph Mustafa. Venue: DRTC Classroom. Date: 27th May 2011. Time: 2:00 p.m. All are cordially invited. M. Krishnamurthy, Colloquium Coordinator. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.