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MICHAEL in the UK. Kate Fernie. MICHAEL UK. http://www.michael-culture.org.uk. Vision. Enhancing our existing investment in the creation of digital content and, for users, shortening the journey to content from institutions of all sizes from across the UK and Europe. MICHAEL.
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MICHAEL in the UK Kate Fernie
MICHAEL UK http://www.michael-culture.org.uk
Vision Enhancing our existing investment in the creation of digital content and, for users, shortening the journey to content from institutions of all sizes from across the UK and Europe.
MICHAEL • A UK-wide project • MLA is a leading partner in the EU project and has been rolling out the programme in the UK • Incorporates EnrichUK.net • Partnerships with Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the English regions to capture new collections • Consultants • training and support for institutions
Progress • 1160 digital collections from 535 institutions • 110 institutions registered for direct data entry
Coverage: Europe • 20 countries participate in MICHAEL Finland, France Germany, Greece Hungary, Italy Latvia, Malta The Netherlands Poland, Slovakia Spain, Belgium Bulgaria, Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia, Israel, Portugal, UK
Coverage • The coverage is worldwide • Rich diversity of historical archives, museum objects, music, art, science…
Data entry • Institutions are invited to register for direct data entry through online forms • Regional workspaces • Best practice guidelines • Training • support
Access in the UK MICHAEL records are available via OAI-PMH to: • People’s Network Discover Service (and soon Culture24) • Regional information portals such as ‘Well I never!’ in the North East • Learning platforms • Subject specialist networks • MICHAEL European Service http://www.michael-culture.org.uk
Thanks for your attention! Kate.fernie@mla.gov.uk