
EaaSI Case Study #1: The Would-Be Gentleman
NOTE: EaaSI Case Studies are formatted based on the FCoP Teaching Case Study template developed by Dr. Amelia Acker and published by the Software Preservation Network in June 2020 as part of the IMLS-funded Fostering Communities of Practice project. Name …Continue EaaSI Case Study #1: The Would-Be Gentleman
Reports, Research, Resources
EaaSI Training Module #1: Emulation Environments
Intro to Emulation Environments During this module, participants will learn about: Why does the EaaSI team refer to emulation and computing “environments”? What is an EaaSI “Environment” resource? What sort of details do we need to describe and maintain environments? …Continue EaaSI Training Module #1: Emulation Environments
Resources, Webinars

Google v. Oracle Oral Argument: Quick Takeaways for Software Preservation
Welcome, new readers, to the SPN website! If you’re interested in software preservation and the legal, technical, and social work required to Save Software Together, please take a look at how you can Get Involved and consider joining SPN today! …Continue Google v. Oracle Oral Argument: Quick Takeaways for Software Preservation
Law Posts, News, Reports, Resources
SPN Budgetary Framework
Overview SPN has a flexible budgetary framework developed by the Membership & Executive Subcommittee in conversation with membership during the 2019-2020 seed-funded period. The framework allows us to adjust the level of activities and member services in response to the …Continue SPN Budgetary Framework
Policies, Publications, Resources
SPN Resource Publication Policy
Purpose of this Policy Scope of this Policy Definitions Guiding Principles Publication Oversight Publication Review Process Part I: Review Publication Review Process Part II: Design & Promotion SPN Publication Tiers Templates and Documentation Purpose of this Policy Software Preservation …Continue SPN Resource Publication Policy
Policies, Resources
SPN Working Groups Member and Coordinator Responsibilities
Working Groups The SPN Working Groups reflect the five major activity areas of the Software Preservation Network – areas that SPN believes are critical to accomplishing our mission: metadata, law & policy, technological infrastructure, education & outreach, and research. Working …Continue SPN Working Groups Member and Coordinator Responsibilities
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SPN Working Group Formation and Recruitment Procedure
Purpose and Scope This document outlines the process and roles for forming and recruiting people to SPN working groups. It also defines how working group coordinators are appointed. Details on how to build and execute the recruitment plan are suggested …Continue SPN Working Group Formation and Recruitment Procedure
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SPN Data Management Policy
Purpose of this Policy Scope of this Policy Guiding Principles Data Management Oversight Definitions Data Ethics and Legal Compliance Acquiring Data Metadata for Data Organization of Data Storage of Data Sharing of Data Data Retention Policy Appendix A: Readme.txt file …Continue SPN Data Management Policy
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SPN Committee Formation and Recruitment Procedure
Purpose and Scope This document outlines the definition, process and roles for the formation and recruitment of SPN committees. SPN committees are recruited from within the SPN membership and oversee the governance, cultivation and strategic goals of the network. They …Continue SPN Committee Formation and Recruitment Procedure
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SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Fundraising and Project Framework
Version 1 Prepared by the SPN Research and Innovation Subcommittee of the Steering Committee Document Lead: Aaron Choate, last updated May 13, 2020 Assumptions Grants and other fundraising will play a role in providing support for some of the work …Continue SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Fundraising and Project Framework
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SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Research and Innovation Continuum
Version 1 Prepared by the SPN Research and Innovation Subcommittee of the Steering Committee Document Lead: Nance McGovern, last updated May 13, 2020 Purpose The SPN Research and Innovation Continuum is intended to raise awareness and build understanding about the …Continue SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Research and Innovation Continuum
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SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Incubation of Ideas
Version 1 Prepared by the SPN Research and Innovation Subcommittee of the Steering Committee Document Lead: Sophia Lafferty-Hess, last updated May 13, 2020 Purpose This document outlines (potential) methods and modes of communication for the incubation of ideas within (and …Continue SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Incubation of Ideas
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SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Overview
Version 1 Prepared by the SPN Research and Innovation Subcommittee of the Steering Committee Document Lead: Dianne Dietrich, last updated May 13, 2020 Purpose The Research and Innovation Framework connects the components of research and innovation activities within SPN as …Continue SPN Research & Innovation Framework: Overview
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FCoP Teaching Case Study Template
Name of Case Study Catchy, fun, piques the reader’s interest Open question: does it include the software/hardware emulated? Unit + Institution’s name Team or unit that lead the emulation program and the institution where the team is located. Unit members …Continue FCoP Teaching Case Study Template
FCoP, Research, Resources, Templates

Living Computers: Scenarios for Use and Access
This completed worksheet describes the Living Computers: Museum + Labs’ scope and outcomes for their Collections and Software Inventory. Information gathered during this exercise includes: Data sources referenced or searched to complete the inventory Difficulties encountered while attempting to locate …Continue Living Computers: Scenarios for Use and Access
All-Cohort Exercises, FCoP, Resources

Living Computers: Software Collection Inventory Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet catalogs Living Computers: Museum + Labs’ the software and software-dependent items included in their Collections and Software Inventory. Information gathered during this exercise includes: Collection Name or Nickname Physical Location or Metadata Record URL Software Name Software Type …Continue Living Computers: Software Collection Inventory Spreadsheet
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Living Computers: Software Collection Inventory Worksheet
This completed worksheet describes the Living Computers: Museum + Labs’ scope and outcomes for their Collections and Software Inventory. Information gathered during this exercise includes: Data sources referenced or searched to complete the inventory Difficulties encountered while attempting to locate …Continue Living Computers: Software Collection Inventory Worksheet
All-Cohort Exercises, FCoP, Resources

Guggenheim Museum: Software Collection Inventory Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet catalogs Guggenheim Museum’s the software and software-dependent items included in their Collections and Software Inventory. Information gathered during this exercise includes: Collection Name or Nickname Physical Location or Metadata Record URL Software Name Software Type Importance to Your …Continue Guggenheim Museum: Software Collection Inventory Spreadsheet