the usc digital repository (uscdr)
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The USC Digital Repository (USCDR). Sam Gustman, Associate Dean, USC Libraries and Chief Technology Officer, USC Shoah Foundation Institute [email protected] , 213-344-7952. The USC Digital Repository (USCDR). Approved by the Provost in summer 2010 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The USC Digital Repository(USCDR)
Sam Gustman, Associate Dean, USC Libraries and Chief Technology Officer, USC Shoah Foundation Institute
[email protected], 213-344-7952
Approved by the Provost in summer 2010 A partnership among the USC Libraries, USC Information
Technology Services, and the USC Shoah Foundation Institute
An infrastructure that provides access to digitized or born-digital collections that enable access, encourages research, and generates revenue
Connected to HPCC super-computer—5th fastest in the world
The USC Digital Repository (USCDR)
DigitizationCatalogingDigital preservationDigital Library accessFile-server services for large assets
Digital Repository Core Functions
• Automatic and mass digitization systems for audio/video, paper and still images.
• Local and remote digital file ingest systems used to bring already digitized files into the preservation and access systems from anywhere in the world.
• Quality assurance systems for all content
Digitization
• Patented cataloging and indexing system can be applied to almost any data set.
• Managed infrastructure for manual indexing.
Cataloging
Digital preservation
• 40 Petabyte capacity (only 8 Petabytes used)
• SHA-1 based fixity for all files.
• Automatic media retirement based on age.
Digital Library access
CDN
University
High performance research network(Internet2, Cenic, Pacific Wave, etc).
Researchers
Library
• Web site development.
• Secure IP address based global access.
• Subscription pricing model available.
• See http://vha.usc.edu as an example.
Multi-terabyte personal folders
Research scientist
Preservationfolders
File-server services for large assets
• Up to Petabyte size personal directories. Up to 10gb connectivity.
• Mac OS, Unix, Windows and Web compatible directories.
• $/TB/Month billing system for personal folders
• $/TB Preservation storage billing
USC Digital Repository Organizational Chart
Sam GustmanExecutive Director
Linda TruongOperations Manager
OperationsBilling/Purchasing
Project Management
Zofia WrightFinancial Analyst
FinanceQuotes
USC Sales
NVT DigitalCommercial Sales
SFI Preservation
GroupTechnical Services
Questions