Manuscriptorium was established primarily for data created in the Czech Republic under the VISK6 project; the preservation and accessibility of this data is primarily the responsibility of the National Library of the Czech Republic. However, Manuscriptorium also respects other forms of data storage and enables access to data deposited in independent, remote storage facilities by means of compatible tools.
We wish to simplify the process of contribution of data to Manuscriptorium to such an extent that co-operation with Manuscriptorium becomes an interesting and useful alternative for major institutions, complementing their own activities. For smaller institutions and individuals, on the other hand, Manuscriptorium is a means to ensure secure preservation of their data and provide modern methods of access to it.
We also anticipate the possibility of individual forms of data presentation by partners.
Manuscriptorium stores and makes accessible data and information whose origin and quality are guaranteed. Partners whose information is selected for publication in Manuscriptorium and who satisfy the technical requirements for its importation receive a Manuscriptorium Compatible certificate. The award of this certificate is the pre-condition for the granting of a licence for unrestricted access to Manuscriptorium free of charge, i.e. access to the data provided by the other partners in its fullest extent.
Partners whose data satisfy the quality criteria receive a Manuscriptorium Image Quality certificate. Contributors’ documents in Manuscriptorium are marked with this certification, representing information for other partners regarding the guaranteed quality of existing primary data.
We are aware of the great responsibility for secure preservation of the data collected, not only in terms of its physical existence but also in the sense of the preservation of its general usability, its reliability and also information about the circumstances of its creation.
We are aware of the extreme vulnerability of electronic data and its dependence on moral values, technological standards and the continuity of our society.
All information about the concept of Manuscritptorium can be found in the official documentation of Manuscriptorium v. 1.2.
