Institutional readiness
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Process
- Maturity models: AIDA, ISO TRAC, NDSA levels etc.
- Cross-institutional readiness (different groups involved? e.g. IT, library divisions)
- Digital preservation objectives as part of organisational mission?
- Gap analysis - skills, functions (also comparator analysis with peer institutions)
- Stakeholder analysis - demand, expectations, priorities, awareness - what are they trying to achieve? How does DP support them?
- Ownership, responsibility, accountability - roles and responsibilities, organisational structure, job specifications
Content
Sources of information
Issues to consider
General:
- Likely impact of DP on various roles/functions within the organisation
- Capacity of the organisation to change
- Organisational culture
- Is it the right time?
Specific:
- Infrastructure
- Staff skills/time
- Financial preparedness - ability to fund the necessary infrastructure, staffing; sustainability of any funding allocated to DP