First Workshop on Data Preservation and Long Term Analysis in HEP

26-28 January, 2009 Experiments close to the end of the data taking initiate with this workshop a common reflection on data persistency and long term analysis in order to get a common vision on these issues and create a multi-experiment dynamics for further reference. It is foreseen that the workshop is a starting point for intense consultations and common work on defined subject. A second follow-up workshop will take place mid 2009. The objectives of the workshop are: *Review and document the physics objectives of the data persistency in HEP. *Exchange information concerning the analysis model: abstraction, software, documentation etc. and identify coherence points. *Address the harware and software persistency status *Review possible fundings programs and other related international initiatives. *Converge to a common set of specifications in a document that will constitute the basis for future collaborations. This workshop is an expert level meeting and the participation is by invitation only. The web site of the study group is www.dphep.org