DART: a new missile in Australia's e‐research strategy

Abstract

Purpose The aim of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the evolution of a new e‐research paradigm and to outline key projects and developments in Europe, North America, Canada and Australia. The article also provides a detailed summary of the Dataset Acquisition, Accessibility and Annotation e‐Research Technology (DART) project. Design/methodology/approach A review of relevant government reports, documents and general literature was conducted. Findings Projects currently being conducted in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia are part of an international movement that aims to use modern ICTs to enhance e‐research. The DART project is a significant part of this movement as it has adopted a “whole process” approach to e‐research, and provides a platform for the examination of the technical, legal and policy issues that arise in the new e‐research environment. Originality/value Provides an overview of current projects that concern the development of e‐research, with a particular focus on Australian research and the DART project.