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'''Is COMPEL an archive?'''
'''Is COMPEL an archive?'''


Not yet! Right now, we're collecting data to create a network of linked data about the music community. This includes composers, performers, instrument and software creators, researchers, ensembles, and anyone else involved with making music. ''We do not hold individual objects, electronic or otherwise, at this time!''When we integrate preservation, we'll announce it, likely with great enthusiasm and ceremony.  
Not exactly, and not yet! Right now, we're collecting data to create a network of linked data about the music community. This includes composers, performers, instrument and software creators, researchers, ensembles, and anyone else involved with making music. ''We do not hold individual objects, electronic or otherwise, at this time!'' We are looking for metadata that is in the public domain. When we integrate preservation, we'll announce it, likely with great enthusiasm and ceremony.  


'''What information do you collect?'''
'''What information do you collect?'''


Anything you're willing to share! This can include metadata (for example, a composer's name, the number of performers needed for a piece, the size of an installation, or the members of an ensemble) or in some cases, digital objects (generally, just photos). We prefer that scores and recordings be made available on the musician's own site; we will provide a link out to that. This allows musicians to track their own use metrics.  
Anything you're willing to share! This can include metadata (for example, a composer's name, the number of performers needed for a piece, the size of an installation, or the members of an ensemble) or in some cases, digital objects (generally, just photos, as objects in this database are open source and can be used by any website visitors under a creative commons license). We prefer that scores and recordings be made available on the musician's own site; we will provide a link out to that. This allows musicians to track their own use metrics.  


'''What is linked data, and why do you keep mentioning it?'''
'''What is linked data, and why do you keep mentioning it?'''