Potential Attendees
Amy Lana - University of Missouri
Bram Luyten - @mire
Ciarán Walsh - Enovation Solutions, Ltd
Iryna Kuchma - eIFL.net
Jim Ottaviani - University of Michigan
Sarah Potvin - Texas A&M University
Sarah Shreeves - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sue Kunda - Oregon State University
Valorie Hollister - DuraSpace
Time
- 10:00am Eastern/15:00 UTC
Dial-in
- (209) 647-1600, participant code 373133, host code: 560833 (can be done via Skype - for directions: https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/cmtygp/DCAT+Conference+Call+Dial-in).
- Please note that we continue to have connectivity issues with the "freeconferencecallhd.2096471600" Skype dial-in. To avoid the frustration we recommend dialing in via a Skype phone call -- simply use the Skype dial pad and dial the USA # 209-647-1600 and then the conference code # as prompted. You will need to have a Skype account with money in it in order to place this kind of call -- and it will likely be about 3 cents a minute, depending on where you are calling from.
Discussion Topics
| Topic | Discussion leader |
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1 | News / announcements / etc.
| Val |
2 | Midwinter ALA DCAT meet up? (Seattle, January 25-28) - who is going? please use DCAT list to arrange time/place | Val |
3 | Metadata improvements project:
| Metadata Sub-Team: Sarah P., Amy, Maura Valentio, Maureen |
4 | Annual discussion on how DCAT works together - what do we want to continue doing, what seems to work well/not so well
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Discussion Notes/References
1) News/Announcements
Other
Sue: exploring learning object repos - does anyone know of any learning repos using
- Bram: OpenJorum
- Ciaran: In relation to using DSpace as a repository of learning objects, the NDLR site in Ireland is at http://www.ndlr.ie, with the repository element available at https://dspace.ndlr.ie. We’ve also been working with MIMAS in the UK on upgrading Jorum which will be re-launching shortly, but the current version of the repository is available at http://resources.jorum.ac.uk/xmlui . Finally we’ve also been working with NCEL in Saudi Arabia to implement a repository based on the NDLR site in English and Arabic which will be launching shortly and which will also be hosting learning objects (https://maknaz.elc.edu.sa, repository at https://dspace.elc.edu.sa).
2) ALA meet up Fri 1/28 eve: Sarah P., Amy - Sarah P. to send msg to see if anyone else is interested
3) Update DC
Sarah P: clarify the the level of lock down
- make additions (qualifiers to elements in the schema) but not allow deleting or modifying fields unless you go through 2 step process - set up in configuration file
- need for robust upgrade/migration tools
- Sarah to make refinements on proposal
Bram: How does DCAT proposal intergrate with other projects
- "Metadata for All" - included in DCAT proposal already
- "Proposal for Metadata Enhancements" - technical description of changes, but seems consistent/aligned w/DCAT proposal
- all DCAT members should review wiki page, make sure it is consistent with DCAT proposals, post questions in comment section at the bottom of the page
- Amy to create wiki page for proposal: Proposal to Update QDC Registry and Add DCTERMS Registry
- Gather JIRA tickets that might be affected by DCAT proposals - put on wiki page w/the proposal - metadata team and Bram
Metadata project next steps:
1) finalize draft a proposal on updating DC following DCAT feedback (DCAT sub-team: Sarah P., Amy, Maureen, Maura)
- identify main goal (why is it important/why should it be done) and key areas to address for the update
- identify proposed direction forward along with the benefits/drawbacks/outstanding questions for cmtrs (and community)
- identify what specifically DSpace DC should be updated to - QDC and flat DCTerms
- identify what if any user modifications will be allowed
- identify any areas/processes that will be affected (forms, imports/exports, etc.) and path for migration / implementation
4) discuss proposal with developers/cmtrs to understand limitations/pain points
5) revise proposal based on developer/cmtrs feedback
6) hold discussion / allow for feedback on proposal by DSpace community - and maybe the broader repository community
4) DCAT working together
- Iryna: establish discret DCAT/cmtr mtgs - maybe 4x a year
- JIRA vs projects
- new JIRA workflow will help identify places we can help "needs more detail" status category - we can help ask requestor for info
- Val to find out where cmtrs are in the migration process
- Everyone has to somehow fit DCAT work into their real jobs - limited time
- Val to get mtg dates posted
- February 12, 2013
- March 12, 2013
- April 9, 2013
- May 14, 1013
- June 11, 2013
Actions Items from this meeting
Action Item | Assignee | Deadline |
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Review Proposal for Metadata enhancement wiki page, make sure it is consistent with DCAT proposals, post questions in comment section at the bottom of the page | All DCAT members | Jan 18 |
Wiki page for updating DC proposal: Proposal to Update QDC Registry and Add DCTERMS Registry, update per today's discussion | Sarah P. | DONE |
Gather JIRA tickets that might be affected by DCAT proposals - put on wiki page w/the proposal | Metadata sub-team, Bram | Jan 18 |
Set mtg with cmtrs to review DC proposal, find out where cmtrs are in the new JIRA workflow migration process | Val | Jan 11 |