MOU TIB

Memorandum of Understanding 2018

 * This document is a DRAFT: discussions between the OSGeo and TIB are ongoing
 * ''The goal is for both parties to sign the MOU at FOSSGIS/Code Sprint in Bonn in March 2018

Memorandum of Understanding between


 * The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo)
 * and
 * Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) – German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB)

Background


 * TIB runs a web-based platform for quality-tested scientific videos from the realms of technology/engineering, architecture, chemistry, information technology, mathematics and physics, the TIB AV-Portal. A key feature of the portal is the use of different automated video analyses that allow the search in the spoken and written word. All videos are assigned a clear citation link (DOI) and digitally preserved
 * The local committee of FOSS4G-Boston 2017 as part of their final report stressed the importance of video archives
 * OSGeo promotes the TIB AV-Portal as a resource on the new OSGeo website
 * More information on the history of the TIB-OSGeo relationship through the years can be found on the OSGeo wiki

Purpose

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a collaborative relationship between the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) – German National Library of Science and Technology. Both parties to this MOU share the goal of helping to openly share and discover geo-information with all communities.

The MOU will cover the following proposals and topics:
 * To assist in developing an open archive for discovery of FOSS4G event materials
 * To preserve past scientific documents and materials as part of OSGeo foundation projects
 * To work closely with existing initiatives such as GeoForAll to help archive necessary geospatial research
 * To enhance the discoverability of OSGeo-related content by research and development activities (including automated metadata enrichment, linked open data, and ontology-based approaches)

Period of Agreement

This MOU will be reviewed biennially by both parties at which time revisions may be made and the agreement renewed.

Signed by


 * TBD TIB


 * TBD OSGeo

Liaisons

The initial liaisons and their contact data is as follows:

Primary OSGeo Liaison
 * Peter Löwe, OSGeo Charter Member, ploewe AT osgeo.org

Secondary OSGeo Liaison
 * Astrid Emde, OSGeo Secretary, astrid_emde AT osgeo.org

Primary TIB Liaison
 * Bastian Drees, Communication & Marketing TIB, bastian.drees AT tib.eu