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• Principles of Data Quality

  From the introduction : Data quality and error in data are often neglected issues with environmental databases, modelling systems, GIS, decision support systems, etc. Too often, data are used uncritically without consideration of the error contained within, and this can lead to erroneous results, misleading information, unwise environmental decisions and increased costs.

• NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Education Program

  Du site W3 : "... NASA provides information, materials, and services to the larger education community through a multifaceted dissemination network."

• Sources of Funding

  From the Web site: "The Canadian Independent Film & Video Fund (CIFVF) is a private sector non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the development of the non-theatrical industry through the creation of films, videos and new media projects that promote lifelong learning and are produced by Canadian independent producers."

• New Cost Models for Cultural and Educational Institutions | The Price of Digitization

  Report on and proceedings of a digitization symposium presented by the National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage (NINCH) and Innodata at the New York Public Library, April 8, 2003.

• Content Preparation for the Learning Object Input Tool | Virtual Exhibits Investment Program

  A checklist of requirements for preparing content for the Learning Object Input Tool, for digital assets in text, audio, video, image, and Flash formats, and for credits and references.

• Parks Canada Descriptive and Visual Dictionary of Objects

  A bilingual vocabulary for historical collections, used for object classification and naming to facilitate the identification of an object by appellation, definition, or illustration.

• World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

  From the document ; du document : "The United Nations convened the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) to develop a "common vision and understanding of the information society and the adoption of a declaration and plan of action for implementation by Governments, international institutions and all sectors of civil society".
  WSIS was held in two phases: the first in Geneva, hosted by the Government of Switzerland from 10 to 12 December 2003, and the second in Tunis hosted by the Government of Tunisia, from 16 to 18 November 2005."

• Archaeology Data Service (ADS): Standards in Archaeology

  Du site W3 : "The aim of the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is to collect, describe, catalogue, preserve, and provide user support for digital resources that are created as a product of archaeological research. The ADS also has a responsibility for promoting standards and guidelines for best practice in the creation, description, preservation and use of spatial information across the AHDS as a whole. The ADS collaborates with national and local agencies to promote greater use of existing services."

• Directory of Digitized Collections

  Du site W3 : "This site aims to offer a listing of major digitized heritage collections and on-going digitization programmes worldwide. It is hoped that this will provide a single focal point of information on digitized collections. This site will act as the 'Memory of the World' virtual library offering direct access to those collections, where permission to link has been granted. Potential participants are invited to nominate their collections for inclusion in the directory."

• University of Victoria Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing (HFPW) Co-op

  Du site W3 : "The Arts & Writing Co-op program at the University of Victoria is designed to provide students with the analytical expertise and practical knowledge necessary to excel in positions in the public and private sectors. Students are drawn from ... 18 departments in the Humanities and Fine Arts enabling employers to select students with training in everything from languages to fine arts administration."