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- ARL-EJOURNAL
(Regularly Updated)
- An Association of Research Libraries (ARL) discussion list concerned with all aspects of the management of electronic journals by libraries and information centres. Topics include archiving, pricing, licensing, indexing, file formats, administering, access, security, privacy, multiple user interfaces, printing/storing 'ejournals' and quality control.
- http://www.cni.org/Hforums/arl-ejournal/about.html
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Coalition CNI-COPYRIGHT Forum
Coalition for Networked Information
(Regularly Updated)
- This was a general list for copyright and intellectual property issues. It includes discussion of intellectual property in the digital environment. As of 23 Feb 2007 ownership of the list-serv was transferred to American University and this list discontinued. It was replaced by PJIP-COPYRIGHT.
- http://www.cni.org/Hforums/cni-copyright/
- Conservation DistList
Conservation LabStanford University Libraries; Henry, Walter
In: CoOL Conservation OnLine : Resources for Conservation Professionals
(Regularly Updated)
- A moderated digest whose topics cover any aspect of conservation and preservation, occasionally including subjects such as digital imaging and preservation of digital information. Archive available.
- http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
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- Da Blog (ULCC Digital Archives Blog)
University of London Computer Centre Digital Archives Department
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- This blog by the University of London Computer Centre Digital Archives Department includes discussion on recent developments and events and thoughts on digital preservation and archiving.
- http://dablog.ulcc.ac.uk/
- Digital Archive
- "The DIGITAL Archive reports on digital technology, with a focus on the Web, new media, digitization, digital preservation, and news (and views) related to information professionals in libraries and archives."
- http://digitalpermanence.blogspot.com/
- DIGITAL-COPYRIGHT
University of Maryland University College, Centre for Intellectual Property
(United States of America)
- A discussion list providing a forum for all those with an interest in technologies, laws and policies in the digital arena that impact on higher education. Subscription instructions are provided.
- http://www.umuc.edu/distance/odell/cip/listserv.html
- DIGITAL-PRESERVATION
JISC
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- The DIGITAL-PRESERVATION discussion list has been established to carry announcements and information on activities relevant to the preservation and management of digital materials in the UK. It will be used to disseminate information on the work of JISC Digital Preservation Focus, the Digital Preservation Coalition and related initiatives.
- http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/digital-preservation.html
- DIGLIB
IFLANET
(Regularly Updated)
- A moderated discussion list sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) for librarians, information scientists, and other information professionals to discuss issues relating to the creation of digital libraries. Archive available.
- http://www.ifla.org/II/lists/diglib.htm
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- e-collections
(Regularly Updated)
- e-collections is a discussion list for those involved in developing electronic collections of information. Topics for discussion on this list include topical aspects of electronic collection management, collection development strategies, identifying/assessing/acquiring content and collaborative collecting.
- http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/jisc-e-collections.html
- EPIC-LST
European Commission on Preservation and Access (ECPA)
(Date Created: 2001)
- A discussion list for all those concerned with preservation of intellectual heritage, including librarians, archivists, researchers and policy makers. It includes discussion of digital preservation issues. Send a one-line email to listserv@nic.surfnet.nl with the text: Subscribe EPIC-LST Your Name
- http://www.knaw.nl/ecpa/discussion.html
- ERECS-L
(Regularly Updated)
- A moderated list for archivists and other information professionals which provides a forum for discussion of ideas, techniques, and issues associated with the management and preservation of electronic records. It also provides a vehicle for the electronic distribution of publications, newsletters, and grey literature associated with managing electronic records.
- http://listserv.albany.edu:8080/archives/erecs-l.html
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- history-digitisation
(Regularly Updated)
- This discussion list is concerned with the digitisation of historical material.
- http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/history-digitisation.html
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- Interoperability Focus Discussion List
In: UKOLN: The UK Office for Library and Information Networking
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- This discussion list is for the discussion of issues related to the design, construction, and ongoing operation of interoperable services in an international cross-domain digital environment. It was set up by the UK Interoperability Focus, based within the UK Office for Library and Information Networking (UKOLN).
- http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/interoperability.html
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- JISC Information Environment Blog
JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee)
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- This blog includes information, comment and announcements from members of the JISC Information Environment Team who are involved in Repositories and Preservation, Digital Preservation and Records Management, Digital Repositories 2007-2008 and Resource Discovery programmes.
- http://infteam.jiscinvolve.org/
- JISC-PoWR : Preservation of Web Resources : A JISC-sponsored project
JISC-PoWR
(Date Created: 23 Apr 2008)
(United Kingdom)
- This blog was set up to support the JISC-PoWR project which was initiated by the JISC Integrated Information Environment Committee and will run from April to September 2008. It is being undertaken jointly by UKOLN at Bath University and ULCC Digital Archives department. The project aims to “organise workshops and produce a handbook that specifically addresses digital preservation issues that are relevant to the UK HE/FE web management community”.
- http://jiscpowr.jiscinvolve.org/
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- LIBLICENSE-L Mailing List
Liblicense : Yale University Library
(Last Updated: 7 May 1999)
- This is a "moderated list for the discussion of issues related to the licensing of digital information by academic and research libraries... designed to assist librarians and others concerned with the licensing of information in digital format and in dealing with some of the unique challenges faced by this new medium."
- http://www.library.yale.edu/~llicense/mailing-list.shtml
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NEDLIB-INT
In: NEDLIB : Networked European Deposit Library
(Last Updated: 2001)
- Select 'Discussion' from this page. Subscribers to this list can join in the discussion on NEDLIB (Networked European Deposit Library) topics and receive information about NEDLIB projects. Project finished March 2001.
- http://nedlib.kb.nl/
- Neil Beagrie's Blog
Beagrie, Neil
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- This blog covers a range of subjects including scientific research data, management and access for digital content, digital preservation and curation.
- http://blog.beagrie.com
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NINCH-Announce Forum
NINCH
(Last Updated: Dec 2003)
- No longer active the NINCH-Announce listserv contained news postings and the National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage (NINCH) Newsletter, with information on the participation of the cultural sector in the digitally networked environment. Archive available.
- http://www.cni.org/Hforums/ninch-announce/
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- padiforum-l
(Regularly Updated)
- padiforum-l is a moderated discussion list for the exchange of news and ideas about digital preservation issues.
- http://www.nla.gov.au/padi/forum/
- Preservation Administration Discussion Group (PADG-L)
(Regularly Updated)
- This list covers preservation of both digital and traditional materials. A searchable archive is available.
- http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/padg/
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- Rights-L
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
(Regularly Updated)
- A discussion list on digital rights management (DRM) to support the building and sharing of digital resources collections, encompassing all genres and formats. The list is hosted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
- http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/rights-l.html
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- SCRAN
In: Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network (SCRAN)
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- An open list to discuss the Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network (SCRAN), a project funded by the Millennium Fund to build a networked multimedia resource base for the study, teaching and appreciation of history and material culture in Scotland. The list is for news and discussion of matters relating to SCRAN, including museum and gallery documentation, multimedia, teaching and learning technology, electronic copyright, and multi-domain network resource discovery.
- http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/scran.html
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ShelfLife
Research Libraries Group
(Last Updated: Feb 2005)
(United States of America)
- ShelfLife was "a weekly executive news summary for information professionals worldwide", published by the Research Libraries Group (RLG) in collaboration with NewsScan, Inc. The list was discontinued in 2005. Archives are available from http://digitalarchive.oclc.org/da/ViewObjectMain.jsp;jsessionid=84ae0c5f8240990c2346856c46d6844bd134d5aaa135?fileid=0000059075:000003279874&reqid=610
- ISSN: 1538-4284
- http://digitalarchive.oclc.org/da/ViewObjectMain.jsp;jsessionid=84ae0c
5f8240990c2346856c46d6844bd134d5aaa135?fileid=0000059075:000003279874& reqid=610
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- TASI Lightbox
TASI
(Regularly Updated)
- This blog features news, projects, resources and organisations from the digital imaging world. It is published by TASI (Technical Advisory Service for Images).
- http://www.tasi.ac.uk/blog/
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- Web Curators Mailing List
International Internet Preservation Consortium
(Regularly Updated)
- This discussion list was established by the International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) for web curators and others interested in sharing experiences about web harvesting issues, curator tools and working with archived material.
- http://netpreserve.org/about/curator.php
- WEB-ARCHIVE
Comité Réseau des Universités
(Regularly Updated)
(France)
- "This list is focused on on-line content archiving, from the technical, legal and organisational point of view... It is intended to facilitate exchanges between people involved in Web archiving projects around the world, whether they are governmental or private initiatives."
- http://listes.cru.fr/wws/info/web-archive
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