Databases Special Interest Group

This online members-only event will be held on the 11th of September at 6:00-7:00 UTC (click for local time).

Following the successful ad hoc meeting and discussion that took place on 19^th June, 2025, we have decided to trial a Databases Special Interest Group (DBSIG) for the forthcoming year (August 25- July 26).

DPC Members will be able to join the group at any time, and a closed mailing list will be set up to enable discussion outside of each meeting and to help facilitate the organization of future meetings. The terms of reference for this group can be found here.

If you are a DPC Member interested in joining this Special Interest Group, please email eleanor.oleary@dpconline.org

Topics in scope for discussion at DBSIG meetings include:

• Challenges and solutions to preserving databases.

• Seeking help and advice from others.

• Discussing what does (and does not) work when preserving databases.

• Identifying, sharing, and discussing examples of good practice.

• How to manage preserved databases.

• How to work with database owner/creators to get the best preservation outcomes.

• Sharing sources of advice and guidance re. database preservation.

Although meetings will not be recorded, attendees will be encouraged take notes in a shared Google Document which can be accessed by any registered member of DBSIG. 

If you have any questions or suggested topics for future meetings of DBSIG, please email michael.popham@dpconline.org.

Provisional Schedule of Meetings

*Please note that all meetings are open to any Member who wishes to attend, regardless of time zone.