projects and places
Institutional Data Initiative
A Harvard Law School Library project aimed at developing data collections and best practices for artificial intelligence applications.
https://institutionaldatainitiative.org/hello-world.html
Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School
A team that combines librarians, technologists, lawyers, and more to build tools and conduct research that empowers access to our shared knowledge and cultural heritage.
POWRR (Preserving Digital Objects With Restricted Resources)
Provides a framework for evaluating and positioning digital preservation efforts, assisting institutions with limited resources.
Flickr Foundation’s Data Lifeboat
An initiative to create archival copies of Flickr’s vast image collections, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility.
https://www.flickr.org/programs/content-mobility/data-lifeboat/
Flickr’s 100-Year Plan Collaboration with Oxford Internet Institute
Researchers co-created a set of principles for designing infrastructure to preserve Flickr’s digital archive for the next 100 years.
InterPlanetary File System (IPFS)
An open system designed to manage data without a central server, enhancing data resilience and accessibility.
Digital Preservation Coalition
An organization dedicated to supporting digital preservation efforts globally, offering resources and advocacy.
Pew Research Data Labs
Pew Research’s data labs contribute to long-term digital archiving and data evaluation efforts.
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/data-labs/
The Strong National Museum of Play
Houses the Digital Preservation Handbook, offering guidelines and best practices for digital preservation.