Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Policy and Global Affairs (Author), Board on Research Data and Information (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309296943 ISBN-13: 9780309296946 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Science | Research & Methodology - Political Science | Public Policy - Science & Technology Policy |
Dewey: 025.84 |
LCCN: 2015373979 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" (0.70 lbs) 104 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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. |