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Translations of DPC RAM and our other resources are carried out by volunteers within the community. Translations of the current version of DPC RAM will be added to this page as they are made available.
Translations of previous versions of DPC RAM are also available.
See our acknowledgements page for further details on our translators and information on how to contribute.
Introduction to RAM
Watch Introductory Video
This video gives a 10 minute introduction to DPC RAM and includes information on what it is, why we created it and how to use it.
Benchmarking
DPC Members are able to access summary information about RAM assessments received from the membership as a whole.
Log in to the DPC website to view this information.
Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM)
The DPC’s Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM) is a digital preservation maturity modelling tool that has been designed to enable rapid benchmarking of an organization’s digital preservation capability and facilitate continuous improvement over time.
The DPC RAM model and a spreadsheet for recording and visualizing results can be downloaded here.
Further resources relating to DPC RAM include an introductory video explaining what the model is and how to use it, a 'Level up' resource which provides tips for moving forward with each section of RAM, an FAQ and benchmarking information for DPC Members, and further resources and case studies showing how RAM has been used in the digital preservation community.
IntroductionAn introduction to DPC RAM. |
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Download DPC RAMDownload RAM and associated resources. Get a copy of DPC RAM, a worksheet to enter your results and a template to use to create a forward plan. Translations of DPC RAM will also be available here. |
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Level up with RAMHow to level up with DPC RAM. |
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FAQ for DPC MembersDPC Member questions answered. |
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BenchmarkingCompare your RAM assessment with other DPC Members (DPC Members only).
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Further resources and case studiesA list of additional resources and case studies relating to DPC RAM. |
Suggested citation of current version |
Digital Preservation Coalition (2024) - Digital Preservation Coalition Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM) (version 3) http://doi.org/10.7207/dpcram24-03 |
Last updated |
March 2024 |
Date of next planned review |
2027 |
This model was originally developed in conjunction with the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Do contact us with comments and feedback to help us improve DPC RAM.
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Jisc has launched the digital preservation (DP) dynamic purchasing system (DPS) which offers a simple mechanism to encourage the take-up of digital preservation solutions.
The first six months…
Helen Dafter is Archivist at The Postal Museum in the UK.
When politicians come to office, they often set out their plan for the first 100 days. I am taking a longer timeframe and reflecting on the first six months (roughly 180 days) of working with a digital preservation system.
In September 2023, The Postal Museum invested in Preservica. I blogged about the work involved in getting to that stage for World Digital Preservation Day last year (Acquiring a Digital Preservation System - Digital Preservation Coalition (dpconline.org)). This was a significant achievement but as anyone who has gone ahead on this journey will tell you, it is a milestone not a destination.
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