NDSA:Mission Statement: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 14:21, 21 December 2010

The mission of the National Digital Stewardship Alliance is to establish, maintain, and promote [/publicize/sustain] the capacity to preserve our nation's digital resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

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-'''Notes on discussions about Mission Statement from Organizing Committee'''
+The mission of the National Digital Stewardship Alliance is to establish, maintain, and promote [/publicize/sustain] the capacity to preserve our nation's digital resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
-Steve Griffin, NSF, asked for clarification on the word "promote" since it has at least two different meanings, so there is a question on the table whether "publicize" or "sustain" are better substitutes. He later questioned whether "capacity" should be replaced by "capability".
-There was a unanimous decision to remove the word "citizens" in order to realize potential benefits that extend beyond the United States.<br/><br/>
-[[NDSA:User:Bhow|Bhow]] 18:16, 21 December 2010 (UTC)