Section for Data Standards

Welcome to the Section for Data Standards

The Section for Data Standards is concerned with:

• standards and protocols for archival description (including EAD and EAC)
• discovery and interoperability of archival information
• data standards in digitisation
• digital preservation
• the accessibility and usability of online archival information systems.

Within these areas we aim to keep abreast of developments and provide a forum for discussion and support, striving to promote best practice.  We plan, organise and provide training, and encourage and facilitate curriculum development in the archival training schools.  We promote and co-ordinate UK and Irish archival contributions to international developments, and endeavour to ensure mutual compatibility across different sectors of the archival community in the implementation of standards.  We have also established co-operative links with others in related fields, especially with colleagues in the cultural heritage domain.

In the following pages you will find details of:

• the section representatives and who to contact for help.
• the section's Guide to Standards
• the section news, activities, training and events
• minutes of section meetings

Would you like to join this Section?

If you interested in finding out more or would like to join our Section - then please Contact Us.

Please get involved!

If you wish to engage with us or find others working in the field of archival data standards, please take a look at our ARA Community area, build your profile and start discussing!

Last Updated (Friday, 21 October 2011 11:17) Friday, 26 November 2010 16:00