The programme of studies is guided by the Digital Archiving Working Group, which reports to the Management Committee of the National Preservation Office.

The programme is administered by the British Library Research and Innovation Centre.

© Joint Information Systems Committee of the Higher Education Funding Bodies, 1997

The opinions expressed in this report are those of the authors and not necessarily of the sponsoring bodies or the British Library.

RIC/G/347
ISBN 0 7123 3313 4
ISSN 1366-8218

1. Introduction
   1. Scope of project

2. Aim and objectives

3. Method

4. Findings - issues for consideration at the meeting
   1. Background

   2. Critical Analysis of the Commission on Preservation and Access/Research Libraries Group (CPA/RLG) Report ‘Preserving Digital Information’

   3. Comment on the CPA/RLG Task Force Report

   4. Issues for Consideration

   5. Initial Prioritised Actions

5. Summary and recommendations - meeting and outcomes
   1. Preamble

   2. Introduction to the meeting - Graham Matthews

   3. Discussion session 1(12:00-1:00)
      1. National Digital Preservation Officer

      2. Collaboration/Cooperation

      3. Costs/Funding

      4. Standards

   4. Discussion session 2 (2:00-3:00)
      1. National Preservation Body

      2. Models/Projects

      3. Definitions

      4. UK Web Site

   5. Final Prioritised Actions
      1. Appoint National Digital Preservation Officer (NDPO)

      2. Establish National Digital Preservation body

      3. Investigate current and proposed digital archival practice and policy in the UK

      4. Identify good practice and gaps in knowledge

      5. Devise guidelines on practice and a digital preservation policy

      6. Raise awareness

      7. Promote education and training

      8. International cooperation

6. References

Appendix A. Attendees at Preservation of Digital Materials: Policy and Strategy Issues for the UK, a meeting held at the British Library Research and Innovation Centre, London, 13th December 1996