{"product_id":"preparing-the-workforce-for-digital-national-research-council-9780309296946","title":"Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe massive increase in digital information in the last decade has created new requirements for institutional and technological structures and workforce skills. \u003ci\u003ePreparing the Workforce for Digital Curation\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on education and training needs to meet the demands for access to and meaningful use of digital information, now and in the future. This study identifies the various practices and spectrum of skill sets that comprise digital curation, looking in particular at human versus automated tasks. Additionally, the report examines the possible career path demands and options for professionals working in digital curation activities, and analyzes the economic benefits and societal importance of digital curation for competitiveness, innovation, and scientific advancement. \u003ci\u003ePreparing the Workforce for Digital Curation\u003c\/i\u003e considers the evolving roles and models of digital curation functions in research organizations, and their effects on employment opportunities and requirements. The recommendations of this report will help to advance digital curation and meet the demand for a trained workforce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Research Data and Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0309296943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780309296946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Academies Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.40d","brand":"National Research Council","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447682674943,"sku":"9780309296946","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6ee0bc14-6a55-43d6-b210-eb7512215f78.jpg?v=1777234101","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/preparing-the-workforce-for-digital-national-research-council-9780309296946","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}