JISC Repositories and Preservation Programme

The Data Exchange Tools and Conversion Utilities (DExT) project is part of the JISC Repositories and Preservation Programme, and forms part of the strand on Tools and Innovations. The programme aims to develop and pilot innovative approaches to repository use and digital preservation through the development of new software and tools.

The programme is a £14m investment in higher education repository and digital content infrastructure. Overall, it will fund initiatives to develop the JISC theme, Information Environment, supporting digital repositories and preservation, including cross-searching facilities across repositories; funding for institutions to develop a critical mass of content, preservation solutions and advice for the development of repositories.

The programme builds on the existing JISC programmes, in particular the Digital Repository programme and the Supporting Digital Preservation and Asset Management in Institutions programme.