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Resolution on Cyberinfrastructure

Whereas modern computing technology has the potential of advancing linguistic science by enabling linguists to work with datasets at a scale previously unimaginable; and

Whereas this will only be possible if such data are made available and standards ensuring interoperability are followed; and

Whereas data collected, curated, and annotated by linguists forms the empirical base of our field,

Therefore, the LSA encourages members and other working linguists to:

In addition, the LSA recognizes the importance of creating further computational tools for supporting analysis and collaboration in the field, including:

Adopted January 8, 2010.

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