What? So What?: The next generation JHOVE2 architecture for format-aware characterization

This article introduces the JHOVE2 format characterization tool, comparing it with its predecessor JHOVE, the first characterization framework developed and used by international digital library programs and preservation repositories. Besides going into JHOVE2 development and specifications, it explains why characterization is essential in digital preservation workflows and emphasizes the addition of an assessment functionality which allows the repository to determine …

Data Seal of Approval

Contents: Home Assessment Community News & Events Tool Log in Information Contact Affiliated websites Deze website is opgericht om onderzoeksinstituten te instrueren die hun onderzoeksdata duurzaam willen archiveren. Een onderzoeksinstituut kan het Data Seal of Approval (DSA) verkrijgen als de data in de betreffende repository voldoen aan de 16 richtlijnen waar de audit (assessment) procedure uit bestaat. In het bestuur …