You’ve read the Digital Preservation is People (DPIP) mission statement. You may have already joined the Discord.
As we try to connect as a community around the potential of DPIP we would love to hear what resonates with you? How can DPIP can benefit you day to day? How can DPIP create new potential for you, or the communities that you are involved in? What questions do you have for DPIP or about DPIP that we can find answers for together at the upcoming town hall and as the initiative grows?
We want to hear your thoughts on what does DPIP mean to you?
About DPIP prompts
This is the first prompt in what we hope will be a long line of prompts around DPIP. It is part of a service called submit.as and allows everyone to contribute their thoughts to an open access blog available on ActivityPub instances such as Mastodon. We look forward to reading and sharing all that contribute their wriitng.
Help
Blog responses currently need to be written in markdown, you can find help on writing in this format on the markdown guide.
Guidelines
- There will be a brief review before your blog is posted.
- Responses should be courteous.
- We trust that people writing will do so in good faith.
- Prompt responses should have an individual’s name and be posted with a legitimate email.
- Writing that doesn't follow the code of conduct will be rejected.
- In exceptional circumstances a rejection may be followed up with an email from a member of the DPIP team to explain the rejection.
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Digital preservation is a discipline old enough to have folks who participate who became digital preservationists, and some who actively chose to join this unique and varied world.
What's your story? What led you to digital preservation. Let the DPIP community know!
About DPIP prompts
DPIP prompts are part of a service called submit.as and allows everyone to contribute their thoughts to this open access blog available on ActivityPub instances such as Mastodon. We look forward to reading and sharing all that contribute their wriitng.
Help
Blog responses currently need to be written in markdown, you can find help on writing in this format on the markdown guide.
Guidelines
- There will be a brief review before your blog is posted.
- Responses should be courteous.
- We trust that people writing will do so in good faith.
- Prompt responses should have an individual’s name and be posted with a legitimate email.
- Writing that doesn't follow the code of conduct will be rejected.
- In exceptional circumstances a rejection may be followed up with an email from a member of the DPIP team to explain the rejection.
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We want to understand why people might leave the digital preservation community, to know what support might look like if you needed more but weren't getting it? Or what drew you toward another industry?
How do you reflect on digital preservation in light of your new role or life? Have you insights that are important for your former colleagues? In an ideal world would you have liked to stay in the community? What does that world look like?
If you were once part of the digital preservation community, why did you drop out?
About DPIP prompts
DPIP prompts are part of a service called submit.as and allows everyone to contribute their thoughts to this open access blog available on ActivityPub instances such as Mastodon. We look forward to reading and sharing all that contribute their wriitng.
Help
Blog responses currently need to be written in markdown, you can find help on writing in this format on the markdown guide.
Guidelines
- There will be a brief review before your blog is posted.
- Responses should be courteous.
- We trust that people writing will do so in good faith.
- Prompt responses should have an individual’s name and be posted with a legitimate email.
- Writing that doesn't follow the code of conduct will be rejected.
- In exceptional circumstances a rejection may be followed up with an email from a member of the DPIP team to explain the rejection.
Apply
We all want to feel supported in what we do. We also know there might be people out there who don't feel supported, or know where to get it from. Conversely there may be positive stories too, what has made you feel supported in what you're doing?
What does support look like for you in your role? (From colleagues? The Organization? Or an external initiative like DPIP?)
What has made you feel supported recently, or in the past?
Let us know your story!
About DPIP prompts
DPIP prompts are part of a service called submit.as and allows everyone to contribute their thoughts to this open access blog available on ActivityPub instances such as Mastodon. We look forward to reading and sharing all that contribute their wriitng.
Help
Blog responses currently need to be written in markdown, you can find help on writing in this format on the markdown guide.
Guidelines
- There will be a brief review before your blog is posted.
- Responses should be courteous.
- We trust that people writing will do so in good faith.
- Prompt responses should have an individual’s name and be posted with a legitimate email.
- Writing that doesn't follow the code of conduct will be rejected.
- In exceptional circumstances a rejection may be followed up with an email from a member of the DPIP team to explain the rejection.
Apply
A labor of passion that you're working on? Helping others in different communities? Volunteering for other organizations?
What digital preservation efforts are you engaged in that happen outside of your current role?
Whether you just want to show something off, or raise awareness for something; we want to amplify all those efforts people are putting in that go above and beyond. We also want to give you space to ask for support or participation in those efforts if it at all helps.
About DPIP prompts
DPIP prompts are part of a service called submit.as and allows everyone to contribute their thoughts to this open access blog available on ActivityPub instances such as Mastodon. We look forward to reading and sharing all that contribute their wriitng.
Help
Blog responses currently need to be written in markdown, you can find help on writing in this format on the markdown guide.
Guidelines
- There will be a brief review before your blog is posted.
- Responses should be courteous.
- We trust that people writing will do so in good faith.
- Prompt responses should have an individual’s name and be posted with a legitimate email.
- Writing that doesn't follow the code of conduct will be rejected.
- In exceptional circumstances a rejection may be followed up with an email from a member of the DPIP team to explain the rejection.
Apply
Have you thoughts or ideas to share, or simply any message you want amplifying? Feel free to share them here. Prompts are open to everyone!
About DPIP prompts
DPIP prompts are part of a service called submit.as and allows everyone to contribute their thoughts to this open access blog available on ActivityPub instances such as Mastodon. We look forward to reading and sharing all that contribute their wriitng.
Help
Blog responses currently need to be written in markdown, you can find help on writing in this format on the markdown guide.
Guidelines
- There will be a brief review before your blog is posted.
- Responses should be courteous.
- We trust that people writing will do so in good faith.
- Prompt responses should have an individual’s name and be posted with a legitimate email.
- Writing that doesn't follow the code of conduct will be rejected.
- In exceptional circumstances a rejection may be followed up with an email from a member of the DPIP team to explain the rejection.
Apply