DATAPASS

Data-PASS came into existence in 2004 with funding from the Library of Congress' National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) and cost-share contributions from all partner institutions. The initial project was three years and was refunded and extended up through 2010. The goal of the initial project was to create a sustainable partnership model for preserving "at risk" social science data. Currently, the partnership supports itself with (1) research grants for research and development and (2) small amount of support from the partner organizations for leadership, operation and maintenance activities... Data-PASS has been highly productive since its beginning in 2004 -- drafting archival standards for the partnership, cooperating on various technology solutions for strengthening preservation and access, and rescuing a fair amount of data at risk of being lost. Also, we have been presenting, publishing and grant writing together. We have established..

Primary location: Ann Arbor United States