ARHIV DRUŽBOSLOVNIH PODATKOV

Libraries are dealing with growing quantities of digital content that need to be
processed, stored, preserved and delivered. Large-scale repository systems
are needed to perform these services. These systems will offer libraries the
capability of managing their collections and keep them accessible for the
long-term. Digital preservation has moved from a research topic, delivering
knowledge reports and prototypes, to becoming an integral part of library
systems.



ICADS and the IFLA IT Section are organising a session at the 76th World
Library and Information Congress in Goteborg with the title: 'Development of
systems for long-term storage and preservation of library collections'. The
ICADS/IT session is intending to offer a platform for the sharing of
information on current developments, architectural approaches and possible
solutions to the challenges of long-term management of large scale,
heterogeneous collections.



This is a call for papers to address the above mentioned topics, i.e.:
- Practical implementation of mass digital preservation strategies;

- Examples of integration of large-scale trusted digital repository systems
with collection management and related library services;

- Defining requirements and the process of procurement for new integrated
digital archiving systems or core components of them;

- Migration to new repository systems infrastructures and its implication in the
digital collection management;

- Examples of interoperability between DP-solutions;

- Examples of cooperation in ressource sharing in DP.



The deadline for submitting a detailed abstract (500 words) and full author
details is 19 February 2010. Selection of papers is based on the abstract,
and presenters will be notified by 12 March 2010 whether they have been
successful. The full paper is due on 15 May 2010 and must be an original
submission not published elsewhere. Papers should be up to 4000 words. 20
minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper in the
Conference. The author(s) should indicate his/her personal full contact
details and include summary curriculum vitae with the paper. Also, a digital
photograph would be useful.

All submissions should be sent to Mandy Stewart (mandy.stewart@bl.uk).