The Digital Repository of Ireland is hosting two upcoming online events in May. Together, the webinars explore both creative approaches to digital preservation training and emerging practical work around cultural heritage datasets.
Gamifying Digital Preservation: An Introductory Twine Workshop
May 12, 10:00-12:00
This 2 hour online workshop led by Francesca Mackenzie (National Archives UK), Lotte Wijsman and Susanne van den Eijkel (National Archives NL) is designed to guide participants in creating text‑based adventure games using Twine, a free and accessible tool for building interactive stories. Prompts, templates, and example structures will be provided to help participants shape their projects and develop their skills. Alongside technical learning, the workshop encourages a playful approach to thinking about digital preservation challenges, offering a creative space to re‑imagine familiar workflows and concepts.
Register: https://dri.ie/events/gamifying-digital-preservation-an-introductory-twine-workshop/
Research Data Alliance (RDA) Collections as Data Interest Group meeting: Creating Datasheets for Cultural Heritage Datasets
May 18, 09:00-10:30
Steven Claeyssens, Mirjam Raaphorst (KB Netherlands) and Jeroen Seeverens (Xentropics) will guide us through the SideDoc tool for datasheets. The IG will be putting out a call for datasheet examples to contribute to the RDA Plenary 27 meeting in October 2026 following this meeting. If you think you might be able to trial datasheets on a collection prior to October this year, please consider attending and let us know your interest in contributing to the Plenary event. We also value your input on the tool (still in beta, feedback welcome!).
Read more about Datasheets for Digital Cultural Heritage Datasets
Learn about the RDA Collections as Data IG
Register: https://ria-ie.zoom.us/meeting/register/dMOlPHniSS-7NBBNNQa4Bw#/registration
Further information is available via the Digital Repository of Ireland website.