DPE: Competence Centres: Expertisecentrum DAVID (eDAVID)

Expertisecentrum DAVID (eDAVID), Belgium

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Expertisecentrum DAVID vzw is a centre of research and knowledge on digital archiving. The research domain of eDAVID concerns:

* digital born documents, specifically those produced in business and government processes and requiring long term preservation
* digitised documents, notably photographs, audio and video material present in archives, museums and libraries, etc.

To further its research, eDAVID proposes innovative initiatives aimed at:

* the development of archival strategies for digital heritage,
* the continuation of its role as incubator in the tradition of previous projects,
* promoting the development of methods, techniques, procedures and tools to support and enable durable digital preservation,
* implementing the recommendations of the UNESCO charter regarding the curation of digital heritage to prevent the loss of zodat geen informatie, art and heritage due to mismanagement,
* fostering cooperation with partners in Flanders/Belgium and in Europe, notably through participation in European projects and networks.


Areas of competence: - preservation - research organization - archiving


View the website for Expertisecentrum DAVID (eDAVID)