Community Archives Scheme
Find out about the Community Archive Scheme requirements and begin the application process
Scheme Requirements
1. You are a low / no income / volunteer-based group.
2. You have identified the digital materials you would like to ingest.
3. The materials to be ingested into DRI are already digitised / currently being digitised.
4. All materials are suitable for Open Access publishing.
5. Your group can commit to one hour-long training session per week over eight weeks.
6. Your group commits to preparing metadata and ingesting content within one year.
Application Form
DRI are committed to eliminating as many barriers to the Community Archive Scheme as possible. As such, if your group or organisation would prefer to apply to the scheme through an oral interview, this can be arranged. We are happy to work with you to generate the best application possible.
Please email our Membership Manager if you require more information or assistance.
Application forms will be available from 28 August 2024.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8 November 2024.
Please email all applications to members@dri.ie.
Tá DRI maoinithe ag an Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta tríd an Údarás um Ard-Oideachas (HEA) agus tríd an gComhairle um Thaighde in Éirinn (IRC).
DRI is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) via the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Irish Research Council (IRC).
