Preserving scientific data on our physical universe : a new strategy for archiving the nation's scientific information resources / Steering Committee for the Study on the Long-term Retention of Selected Scientific and Technical Records of the Federal Government, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical sciences.

Information storage and retrieval systems--Science.

Information storage and retrieval systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (79 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book advises the National Archives and Records Administration and federal R&D agencies on the long-term retention of scientific and technical data, particularly in electronic formats. It proposes the creation of a National Scientific Information Resource Federation, which would apply a strategic data life-cycle management plan to better link the government's existing scientific data holdings and improve public access to those holdings. The book is expected to draw attention to data management concerns in the context of the current government emphasis on promoting a National Information Infrastructure and to make a significant contribution to improving the inadequate situation regarding our nation's valuable scientific data and information resources.

Contents:

Front Matter

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

2 The Challenge: Preservation and Use of Scientific Data

3 Retention Criteria and the Appraisal Process

4 The Opportunities: The Relationship of Technological Advances to New Data Use and Retention Strategies

5 A New Strategy for Archiving the Nation's Scientific and Technical Data

References

Appendix A List of Acronyms

Appendix B Minority Opinion.

Notes:

The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.

Support for this project was provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (under contract no. NAMA-S-92-0019), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (under contract no. 50-DGNE-3-00105), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (under contract no. S-54040-Z).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62-63).

ISBN:

9786612081347

9780309176637

0309176638

9781282081345

1282081349

9780309521062

0309521068

9780585022888

0585022887

OCLC:

42328954