Practical Digital Preservation: A How-to Guide for Organizations of Any Size

Practical Digital Preservation is a guide for organizations of any size to develop and operate digital preservation services. It provides a comprehensive overview of best practice, covering key topics such as making the case for digital preservation, understanding requirements, implementing a digital preservation service, selecting and acquiring digital objects, accessioning and ingesting digital objects, describing digital objects, preserving digital objects, providing access to users, and future trends. International case studies illustrate how real organizations have approached the challenges of digital preservation.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2019
\n Publisher: Facet Publishing
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Practical Digital Preservation is a comprehensive guide aimed at non-specialists with a basic understanding of IT, providing guidance on implementing strategies with minimal time and resources. The book covers the essential building blocks of digital preservation strategy and implementation, leading the reader through the process. International case studies from organizations such as the Wellcome Library, Central Connecticut State University Library in the USA, and Gloucestershire Archives in the UK illustrate how real organizations have approached the challenges of digital preservation. Key topics include making the case for digital preservation, understanding requirements, models for implementing a digital preservation service, selecting and acquiring digital objects, accessioning and ingesting digital objects, describing digital objects, preserving digital objects, and providing preservation.

Digital preservation has become a critical issue for institutions of all sizes, but until recently, it has been the preserve of national archives and libraries with the resources, time, and specialist knowledge available to experiment. As the discipline matures and practical tools and information are increasingly available, the barriers to entry for smaller organizations are falling, allowing them to take active steps towards a preservation strategy. However, the sheer volume of technical information now available on the subject is becoming a significant obstacle, and a straightforward guide is required to offer clear and practical solutions.

Practical Digital Preservation provides a comprehensive overview of best practice and is aimed at the non-specialist, assuming only a basic understanding of IT. The book covers the essential building blocks of digital preservation strategy and implementation, leading the reader through the process. Each chapter in the book covers the essential building blocks of digital preservation strategy and implementation, leading the reader through the process. International case studies from organizations such as the Wellcome Library, Central Connecticut State University Library in the USA, and Gloucestershire Archives in the UK illustrate how real organizations have approached the challenges of digital preservation.

Key topics covered in the book include making the case for digital preservation, understanding requirements, models for implementing a digital preservation service, selecting and acquiring digital objects, accessioning and ingesting digital objects, describing digital objects, preserving digital objects, and providing preservation.

In conclusion, Practical Digital Preservation is a valuable resource for organizations of all sizes looking to develop and operate digital preservation services. The book provides a comprehensive overview of best practice, practical guidance, and international case studies, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in digital preservation.

\n Weight: 395g\n
Dimension: 214 x 135 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783303151\n \n