DuraSpace and Data Curation Experts [1] are pleased to invite you to attend the Fedora and Hydra Camp at Oxford University, Sept 4 - 8, 2017. The camp will be hosted by Oxford University, Oxford, UK and is supported by Jisc [2].
Training begins with the basics and build toward more advanced concepts–no prior Fedora or Hydra experience is required. Participants can expect to come away with a deep dive Fedora and Hydra learning experience coupled with multiple opportunities for applying hands-on techniques working with experienced trainers from both communities. Registration is limited to the first 40 applicants so register soon [3]! An early bird discount is available until July 10. Background Fedora is the robust, modular, open source repository platform for the management and dissemination of digital content. Fedora 4, the latest production version of Fedora, features vast improvements in scalability, linked data capabilities, research data support, modularity, ease of use and more. Hydra is a repository solution that is being used by institutions worldwide to provide access to their digital content. Hydra provides a versatile and feature rich environment for end-users and repository administrators alike. About Fedora Camp Previous Fedora Camps include the inaugural camp [4] held at Duke University, the West Coast camp [5] at CalTech, and the most recent, NYC camp [6] held at Columbia University. Hydra Camps [7] have been held throughout the US and in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Most recently, DCE hosted the inaugural Advanced Hydra Camp [8] focusing on advanced Hydra developer skills. The upcoming combined camp curriculum will provide a comprehensive overview of Fedora and Hydra by exploring such topics as: * Core & Integrated features * Data modeling and linked data * Content and Metadata management * Migrating to Fedora 4 * Deploying Fedora and Hydra in production * Ruby, Rails, and collaborative development using Github * Introductory Blacklight including search and faceting * Preservation Services The curriculum will be delivered by a knowledgeable team of instructors from the Fedora and Hydra communities: David Wilcox (DuraSpace), Andrew Woods (DuraSpace), Mark Bussey (Data Curation Experts), Bess Sadler (Data Curation Experts), Julie Allinson (University of London). [1] https://curationexperts.com/ [2] https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ [3] http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee5ik0pya3fdf38d&llr=5iy95gcab&showPage=true [4] https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/Fedora+Camp+-+16-18+November+2015 [5] https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/Fedora+Camp+California+-+11-13+April+2016 [6] https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/Fedora+Camp+NYC+-+28-30+November+2016 [7] https://curationexperts.com/our-services/hydra-camp/ [8] https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-hydra-camp-minneapolis-2017-tickets-29337779087 -- David Wilcox Fedora Product Manager DuraSpace [email protected]
