WP 3 -- Roadmap Document for Music Information ReSearch
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Objectives
The goal of this WP is to use the results of the meta-analysis of the MIR field (WP2) and the inputs from multi-disciplinary external stakeholders (WP5) as a basis for developing a strategic roadmap for the further orientation of MIR research and the organisation of the field.
Specific key objectives
- Evaluating and consolidating inputs from WP2 and feedback collected in WP5
- Organising a focused discussion process on the future organisation and focus of the MIR field
- Compiling a strategic roadmap, in a collaborative effort
- Widely publicising the roadmap and the central insights both within and without the MIR field
Description of work and role of partners
The goals as outlined above will be pursued in terms of three tasks.
Task 3.1: Organise discussion process and develop plan for roadmap writing
Compiling the roadmap will be a collaborative process, with all consortium partners involved. It will be vital to organise this process in a focused and efficient manner. A structured plan will be developed for organising the inter-consortium discussion process, the identification and documentation of relevant information sources (beyond WPs 2 and 5), and the gathering and collating of information relevant to the roadmap. Expertise and specific resources of the individual consortium partners will be identified and specific roles and topic categories will be assigned to them. In a focused joint working meeting around month 6 of the project (see MS1), a concrete plan for producing the roadmap will be agreed on, which will further be refined in the process.
Expertise and specific resources of the individual consortium partners will be identified and specific roles and topic categories will be assigned to them. In a focused joint working meeting around month 6 of the project (see MS1), a concrete plan for producing the roadmap will be agreed on, which will further be refined in the process. In order to obtain further inputs from the research community and beyond, the roadmapping effort will be presented at relevant scientific and commercial events.
Activities for gathering of information will include face to face meetings and interviews with both researchers and experts identified in WP5. For instance, one of the collaborations foreseen is between OSGK-OFAI and Thomas Lidy from the Institute of Software Technology and Interactive Systems in Vienna, author of the report from the 'Think-Tank on the Future of Music Search, Access and Consumption', held at MIDEM in Cannes, January 24, 2011.
Partners involved: OSKG-OFAI overall coordination and execution of tasks described above, all partners report and contribute.
Task 3.2: Monitor information resources and public discussion on topics of strategic importance
The results of the meta-analysis of the MIReS field (WP2) will be the primary basis for the analysis and report laid out in the roadmap. This internal view of the field will be completed with external perspectives as collected by WP5. Accordingly, a process will be set up for regularly polling WPs 2 and 5 for inputs and analyses. The inputs will be collected in structured form and will serve as input to continuously inform the roadmap writing process (Task 3.3).
Accordingly, a process will be set up for regularly polling WPs 2 and 5 for inputs and analyses which will include on site meetings of all parties involved where necessary. The inputs will be collected in structured form and will serve as input to continuously inform the roadmap writing process (Task 3.3)
Partners involved: OSGK-OFAI overall coordination; all partners report and contribute.
Task 3.3: MIReS Roadmap
The writing of the roadmap will be a distributed process, using the specific strengths and experience of the individual partners, and organised by the WP leader. The roadmap will be published in the form of a printed book, but will also be made available in electronic form. To maximise the utility of the document and its contents to others, both within the MIR field and outside, and to facility wide dissemination, an open licensing scheme (e.g., based on the Creative Commons model) will be chosen. The web resources developed in WP4 will be used as channels to publicise the roadmap and its central findings in electronic form.
Shorter survey versions of the final roadmap document will be published at conferences as well as scientific journals in order to further promote our results. A simplified version accessible to the more general public will be provided for appropriate media.
Partners involved: OSGK-OFAI overall coordination; all partners contribute analyses and corresponding texts.
Deliverables
Deliverable 3.1: Specification of the roadmapping process
Early stage guidelines for the report as output from the strategic meeting to define the roadmapping process [month 6]
Deliverable 3.2: Intermediate version of the roadmap
Brief report on the progress of the roadmapping process [month 9]
Deliverable 3.3: MIR Research Roadmap
A full report defining the MIR Research Roadmap [month 16]
