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The International Research
on Permanent Authentic Records in Electronic Systems (InterPARES) aims
at developing the knowledge essential to the long-term preservation of authentic
records created and/or maintained in digital form and providing the basis for standards,
policies, strategies and plans of action capable of ensuring the longevity of such
material and the ability of its users to trust its authenticity. InterPARES
has developed in three phases:
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initiated in 1999 and concluded in 2001. It focused on the development of theory and
methods ensuring the preservation of the authenticity of records created and/or maintained
in databases and document management systems in the course of administrative activities,
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initiated in 2002 and concluded in 2007. In addition to dealing with issues of authenticity,
it delved into the issues of reliability and accuracy during the entire lifecycle of
records, from creation to permanent preservation. It focused on records produced in
complex digital environments in the course of artistic, scientific and governmental
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initiated in 2007 and will continue through 2012. This third phase of the Project builds upon the findings
of InterPARES 1 and 2, as well as of other digital preservation projects worldwide.
It will put theory into practice, working with small and medium-sized archives and
archival / records units within organizations, and develop teaching modules for in-house
training programs, continuing education and academic curricula.
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Major funding for The InterPARES Project is provided by The
Social Sciences and Humanities Reseach Council of Canada’s Community-University Research
Alliances (SSHRC-CURA). Matching funds are provided by The University of British Columbia's
Vice President Research Development Fund, the Dean of Arts, and the School of Library,
Archival and Information Studies.
The InterPARES Project is based at the School
of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia,
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The InterPARES Project Director is Dr.
Luciana Duranti.
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The InterPARES Project
School of Library, Archival & Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
470-1961 East Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
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