A Practical Introduction to Digital Data Management of Image Files for Low Resource Contexts

This publication includes two documents related to the digital data management of image files and sets for research purposes in low resource contexts. They are pitched at an introductory level for those learning about the practicalities of data management and open access science. The documents have been saved in different formats for preservation and access, indicated through their file name and type.

1. Digital Data Management of Image Files for Low Resource Contexts: Guidance for Researchers Committed to Ethical, Open Access Practices

The document takes the person with oversight of research projects through data management decision-making across the project lifecycle. Included topics are 1. The Repository; 2. Preservation formats; 3. Organisation of files, formats and folders; 3. Removal and cleaning of existing data; 5. Addition of metadata; 6. The dataset record; 7. References and Resources. Subheadings therein include guidance, tips and examples.

2. Batch Cleaning Image Files: Step-by-step Guide for Adobe Bridge

This document takes the person who undertakes the metadata management of the digital files, through the practical steps required after downloading files, to creating and applying templates for cleaning metadata and saving the files in different formats for preservation, for ‘batches’ (large amounts) of files. It includes textual prompts and visualisations.

Start with 'Read me' for information on copyright, authorship and aknowledgements for each file, and funding information.