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== Memorandum of Understanding 2018 ==
 
== Memorandum of Understanding 2018 ==
  
: ''This document is a DRAFT: discussions between the OSGeo and TIB are ongoing''
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'''Memorandum of Understanding'''
: ''The goal is for both parties to sign the MOU at FOSSGIS/Code Sprint in Bonn in March 2018
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: '''between the'''
 
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: '''Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and [https://www.tib.eu/en/ Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB)]'''
Memorandum of Understanding between
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: '''March 2018'''
 
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: [https://wiki.osgeo.org/images/4/4e/MOU_TIB_OSGeo_march_2018.pdf Signed Mou OSGeo & TIB (pdf)]
: The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo)
 
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: Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) – German National Library of Science and Technology ([https://www.tib.eu/en/ 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 [https://av.tib.eu/ 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 [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/FOSS4G-Boston-2017-Financial-Wrapup-td5347652.html final report] stressed the importance of video archives
 
* OSGeo promotes the TIB AV-Portal as a resource on the new OSGeo [https://www.osgeo.org/resources/tib-av-portal-av-portal-german-national-library-science-technology/ website]
 
* More information on the history of the TIB-OSGeo relationship through the years can be found on the OSGeo [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/TIB 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 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.
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* To work closely with existing initiatives such as GeoForAll to help archive necessary geospatial research
 
* 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)
 
* 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.
 
This MOU will be reviewed biennially by both parties at which time revisions may be made and the agreement renewed.
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'''Signed by'''
 
'''Signed by'''
  
: TBD TIB
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: Dr. Bastian Drees on behalf of Prof. Dr. Sören Auer, Director, Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB)
  
: TBD OSGeo
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: Maria Arias de Reyna, President, Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo)
  
'''Liaisons'''
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[[File:TIB_MOU1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|TIB Memorandum of Understanding, signed during the OSGeo Code Sprint in Bonn, Germany]]
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[[File:TIB_MOU2.jpg|thumb|400px|right|TIB Memorandum of Understanding, signed during the OSGeo Code Sprint in Bonn, Germany]]
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===Liaisons===
  
 
The initial liaisons and their contact data is as follows:
 
The initial liaisons and their contact data is as follows:
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Primary TIB Liaison
 
Primary TIB Liaison
 
: Bastian Drees, Communication & Marketing TIB, bastian.drees AT tib.eu
 
: Bastian Drees, Communication & Marketing TIB, bastian.drees AT tib.eu
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== Related Press Releases ==
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* [[MOU_TIB_Announcement|wiki draft]]
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* [https://www.tib.eu/en/service/news/details/osgeo-und-tib-intensivieren-ihre-zusammenarbeit/ TIB News]
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* [https://www.directionsmag.com/pressrelease/7511 DirectionsMagazine]
  
 
[[Category:MoU]]
 
[[Category:MoU]]

Latest revision as of 22:57, 14 June 2018

Memorandum of Understanding 2018

Memorandum of Understanding

between the
Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB)
March 2018
Signed Mou OSGeo & TIB (pdf)

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)

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

Signed by

Dr. Bastian Drees on behalf of Prof. Dr. Sören Auer, Director, Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB)
Maria Arias de Reyna, President, Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo)
TIB Memorandum of Understanding, signed during the OSGeo Code Sprint in Bonn, Germany
TIB Memorandum of Understanding, signed during the OSGeo Code Sprint in Bonn, Germany

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

Related Press Releases