Period: 2017-01-27 to 2017-02-09
COST Action: TD1210
STSM type: Regular (from Ireland to Malta)
STSM Applicant: Dr Kalpana Shankar, University College Dublin, Dublin (IE), kalpana.shankar@ucd.ie
STSM Topic: Longevity in data curation/digital archives
Host: Milena Dobreva, University of Malta, Msida (MT), milena.dobreva@gmail.com

During the visit of Prof. Shankar, the work will be organized along the following tasks.
Task 1. Introduction from Prof. Dobreva to the research and teaching at the host institution.
Task 2. Meetings with representatives of archives to discuss data curation aspects and local views on longevity.
Task 3. Brainstorming on importance of data curation with the domain of cultural heritage (this is an area of particular interest
of the host institution). This will aim to identify if there are subject-specific aspects which need to be addressed within this
environment. Discussing with John Ambrogio on preservation and relevant data in the domain of performing arts.
Task 4. Discussion on a possible publication.