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- July26).

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.

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.