Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation

National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Research Data and Information,Committee on Future Career Opportunities and Educational Requirements for Digital Curation

Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation
Format
Paperback
Publisher
National Academies Press
Country
United States
Published
22 May 2015
Pages
104
ISBN
9780309296946

Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation

National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Research Data and Information,Committee on Future Career Opportunities and Educational Requirements for Digital Curation

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.

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