D4.1: Spec. Of Gap Analysis

This deliverable describes the development of the gap analysis schema and correspond­ ing tool support. First a gap analysis framework was developed, thus eliciting and struc­ turing the relevant dimensions and corresponding attributes for future e-infrastructures into a formal schema. Then a stepwise procedure was developed for conducting the gap analyses, providing methods and metrics to identify gaps within the European preservation infrastructure, although later broadened somewhat top include gaps in a broader science data infrastructure. Finally an appropriate tool support for the gap analysis was conceptu­ alised. This included aspects of modelling, data management, data analysis and reporting. The developed gap analysis framework encompasses two dimensions: firstly the life-cycle of scientific data including production, publication, storage and re-use of scientific data and secondly the types of gaps in the diffusion of long-term preservation within sci­ entific communities. According to our framework an awareness-gap arises, when the ex­ istence of a problem or solution is not known; a knowledge-gap arises if existing solutions are not known; an implementation-gap arises, if existing solutions are known, but not in­ stalled; a commitment-gap exists if the implemented solutions are not used or avoided. For performing community and industry specific gap analysis a concept for IT support of the stepwise procedure was developed, which helps to identify and visualizes gaps within the data gathered in WP 3. Keyword list Gap Analysis, Gap Analysis Framework, Tool Support, Gap Types, Front-End Contributors Person Role Partner Contribution Moritz Gomm Lead WP 4 FUH Document owner and author Björn Werkmann Lead WP 4 FUH Programming & GUI Design Holger Brocks Lead WP 4 FUH Concept Support and Manage­ ment Matthias Hemmje Lead WP 4 FUH Management and Supervision Document Approval Person Role Partner Matthias Hemmje Lead WP 4 FUH David Giaretta Coordinator STFC