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<DIV>Following the need for training and support on implementing institutional repositories in developing (and also in some instances developed) countries, it is our privilege to announce that a 4th Institutional Repository Workshop will be hosted by the <A href="http://www.up.ac.za">University of Pretoria</A> (South Africa) during 2009. Visit the University of Pretoria at <A href="http://www.up.ac.za">http://www.up.ac.za</A> <BR></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>About this workshop</STRONG><BR>Modern computer technology is barely 50 years old, and few of us have seen<BR>or used digital objects that are more than 30 years old. Add to this that we<BR>can't predict the future of computer technology, it puts us in a very<BR>vulnerable position when deciding on which approach to follow when<BR>preserving our digital assets (incl. research). More and more African as<BR>well as South African institutions/organizations are starting to implement<BR>digital preservation strategies and repositories in order to collect,<BR>disseminate, manage, preserve, and index their digitally born and<BR>non-digitally born assets, following a world-wide paradigm. In addition to<BR>preserving intellectual output, an open access digital repository can also<BR>help improve the visibility, usage and impact of research conducted at your<BR>institution on the world out there.</DIV>
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<DIV>The aim of this workshop will be to equip colleagues from all sectors with<BR>the necessary skills to implement a digital repository - from compiling and<BR>implementing an e-strategy, conducting a needs analysis, compiling a<BR>business plan, proposal, installing the necessary software (we will be using<BR>DSpace open source software), digitization and copyright issues, up to<BR>giving exposure to the repository and the role of librarians and faculty.<BR><BR><STRONG>Program and more info:</STRONG> <A href="http://www.library.up.ac.za/irtoolbox/workshop.htm">http://www.library.up.ac.za/irtoolbox/workshop.htm</A> <BR><BR><STRONG>Who should attend?<BR></STRONG>Project Managers, IT staff & Library staff with the responsibility to<BR>implement a digital institutional repository at their institutions, from all<BR>sectors of life - higher education, private institutions, public departments<BR>etc.<BR><BR><STRONG>Date:</STRONG> 1 - 3 April 2009<BR><BR><STRONG>Venue:</STRONG> University of Pretoria, Main Campus, Lynnwood Road (Orange Lab,<BR>Informatorium Building 67), Pretoria, South Africa<BR><BR><STRONG>Costs:</STRONG> R 1 800,00 per delegate (incl. VAT) (SA Rand)<BR><BR><STRONG>Please register online:</STRONG> <A href="http://www.library.up.ac.za/irtoolbox/registration.htm">http://www.library.up.ac.za/irtoolbox/registration.htm</A> <BR><BR><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>Closing</STRONG></FONT> <STRONG>date for registrations and payments:</STRONG> 28 February 2009<BR><BR><STRONG>Inquiries:</STRONG> <A href="mailto:ina.smith@up.ac.za">ina.smith@up.ac.za</A> or <A href="mailto:christelle.steyn@up.ac.za">christelle.steyn@up.ac.za</A> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC" color=#004080 size=4><STRONG>Ina Smith <BR></STRONG></FONT>Digital Research Repository (UPSpace) Manager & eApplication Specialist<BR>Department of Library Services<BR>University of Pretoria</DIV>
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<DIV>Tel.: +27 12 420 3082<BR>Fax: +27 12 362 5100 or 086 634 4663<BR><STRONG>Skype: smith.ina<BR></STRONG>E-mail: <A href="mailto:ina.smith@up.ac.za">ina.smith@up.ac.za</A> <BR><A href="http://www.library.up.ac.za/">http://www.library.up.ac.za</A> </DIV>
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