General IT Literacy

Example Statement

Can understand and work with a range of key information formats and systems

Example Activities

• Using common software packages
• Installing and setting up new software tools
• Understanding basic IT concepts, e.g. software, systems, file formats
• Liaising with IT colleagues

Resources

Resource	Type	Skills	Roles
Digital Preservation Essentials	Training Content	Approaches to Preservation L1 DP Standards and Models L1 General IT Literacy L1	Digital Preservation Officer Information Studies Student Digital Preservation Trainee Digital Preservation Archivist or Librarian
Introduction to Automation for Digital Preservation Professionals	Training Content	General IT Literacy L2 Computer Programming L1
Understanding File Formats for Digital Preservation	Online Training - Self Directed	Approaches to Preservation L1 General IT Literacy L1 Producing Documentation L1 Workflow Development and Implementation L1	Digital Preservation Archivist or Librarian Digital Preservation Officer Digital Preservation Trainee Information Studies Student Web Archivist Digital Preservation Developer

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