What is MILE?
MILE (Metadata Image Library Exploitation) is an EC funded project which aims to improve the use, accessibility and trade of digital images throughout Europe.
MILE was chosen for funding by the EC from over 300 project proposals under the eContentplus call of the i2010 digital libraries initiative, to preserve and promote European cultural heritage.
The project is divided into three core areas of investigation:
MILE brings together skilled and experienced professionals in each of these core areas including:
This expert partnership will explore the current obstacles surrounding each of these three areas and provide recommendations on how best to overcome any problems, so as to improve the use, trade and accessibility of Europe's digital images.
Click here for a presentation on MILE.
MILE was chosen for funding by the EC from over 300 project proposals under the eContentplus call of the i2010 digital libraries initiative, to preserve and promote European cultural heritage.
The project is divided into three core areas of investigation:
- Metadata classification;
- Metadata search & retrieval;
- Intellectual Property Rights as metadata.
MILE brings together skilled and experienced professionals in each of these core areas including:
- Picture archives;
- IPR lawyers;
- Trade associations ;
- Information technology providers.
This expert partnership will explore the current obstacles surrounding each of these three areas and provide recommendations on how best to overcome any problems, so as to improve the use, trade and accessibility of Europe's digital images.
Click here for a presentation on MILE.