This course examines the creation, curation, conservation, and preservation of digital materials in both the public and private sectors and enables students to develop an appreciation of the principles of management of digital information in the context of digital longevity. Students gain an understanding of the organizational, technical, social, and economic challenges encountered when enabling the long-term availability of digital materials.
This course can be used to fulfil the "Technical" Professional Requirement.
Pre-requisite: INF1003H or INF1342H, or written permission of the instructor.
Note: Formerly INF2302H Special Topics in Information Studies: Digital Preservation and Curation; no change in content.
