Tools and Networks for Enhancing Long-term Data Preservation
The EOSC EDEN/FIDELIS Bootcamps align with the support and training mechanisms of both projects to ensure engagement and participation of existing and aspiring trustworthy digital repositories (TDRs), trustworthy digital archives (TDAs) and digital data curation practitioners to promote the adoption of practices related to trustworthiness and FAIR principles, and especially in relation to the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC).
The 3rd EOSC EDEN/FIDELIS Bootcamp is an interactive event with hands-on practical demonstrations of tools, services, methodologies and other resources from the projects that encourage participants to reflect on their own strategies and practices.
As well as these technical elements with tools to enhance data curation, (re)appraisal of data, identifying and assigning core data preservation processes, and enhancing trustworthiness of data repositories, the projects are also establishing a social element through establishment of networks. Two such networks are currently being set up: one for TDRs and another for data curation experts, where both aim to provide a forum to convene, share resources and expertise, and become a unified voice to affect change. Participants will have a chance to learn and become involved in these and how they can be beneficial to their own practices, mission and sustainability.
The target audience for this event are any stakeholders that have a direct interest in long-term data preservation and digital repositories. Although EOSC EDEN and FIDELIS are European and the Bootcamp will be European focused, we look forward to receiving anyone from beyond too. We also welcome input on what EOSC EDEN and FIDELIS can provide to the community in the next phases of the projects.
The Bootcamp will take place on Monday 5th October 2026 as a full-day event and as part of the Research Data Alliance 27th Plenary Meeting (RDA P27) at the Kia Oval in London. Under the theme ‘Shaping a global open research commons‘, RDA P27 will bring the global RDA community together to explore how we can collectively build a strong, connected, and sustainable open research ecosystem. Read more about RDA P27 here. Please also look back on the 1st and 2nd Bootcamps to find out more!
Please note that this bootcamp is limited to 50 participants due to capacity in the event space. As such, we request that those interested please only complete the registration form if they are confident that they can attend. Thank you.
We look forward to welcoming you in London!
Agenda
| Topic | Presenters |
|---|---|
| Introduction | S. Venkataraman |
| Connections between EOSC EDEN, RDA and the Technical Repository Service Providers WG | Lauren Maxwell, University of Heidelberg |
EOSC EDEN Repository Registry EOSC EDEN is establishing a registry of repository characteristics which can be used for various purposes including: by end-users for repository selection; mapping to other profiles based on an attributes inventory; allow appraisal of attributes. This session will share progress on the registry and invite feedback. | Wim Hugo, DANS |
Introducing Indicators and Metrics for Information Object Re-Use Fitness A recent report from the EOSC EDEN project addresses a simple question: what criteria do digital archives (TDAs) use to determine whether or not a digital object should be accepted into their collections? It focuses on the appraisal function as reflected in collection development and file format policies. The workshop will allow digital repository managers to explore the diversity of acceptance criteria and compare them with their own policies, as well as to discover "metrics", i.e., the practical requirements used to evaluate these criteria. | Bertrand Caron, TIB |
EOSC EDEN Support Kit and FIDELIS Training and Support Programme The EOSC EDEN Support Kit will strengthen your knowledge of digital preservation practices and frameworks. Join this early-stage session to explore your needs around digital preservation knowledge, practices, and frameworks - and share what would make the kit genuinely useful for your work. | Anna-Lena Flügel, DKRZ, Joy Davidson, DCC |