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The KB e‐Depot digital archiving policy

Erik Oltmans (Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, The Netherlands)
Hilde van Wijngaarden (Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, The Netherlands)

Library Hi Tech

ISSN: 0737-8831

Article publication date: 1 October 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

Electronic journals dominate the field of academic literature, and it is of great importance to the international scientific community that this electronic intellectual output remains accessible in perpetuity. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the policy and ambitions of the National Library of The Netherlands (Koninklijke Bibliotheek, KB) regarding digital archiving of electronic publications.

Design/methodology/approach

This article discusses three possible threats against permanent access, and proposes a coordinated and systematic approach to address these risks: the safe places network. This paper also includes a comprehensive overview of the e‐Depot system and the KB approaches to digital preservation.

Findings

The KB e‐Depot has been operational for more than three years, and fulfils the most important requirements.

Research limitations/implications

The KB focuses on both migration and emulation as preservation strategies Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need for collaboration.

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Citation

Oltmans, E. and van Wijngaarden, H. (2006), "The KB e‐Depot digital archiving policy", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 24 No. 4, pp. 604-613. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378830610715464

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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