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The KB e-Depot digital archiving policy

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Title:

The KB e-Depot digital archiving policy

Author(s):

Erik Oltmans, Hilde van Wijngaarden

Journal:

Library Hi Tech

Year:

2006

Volume:

24

Issue:

4

Page:

604 - 613


ISSN:

0737-8831


DOI:

10.1108/07378830610715464

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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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.

Keywords:

Archiving, Digital storage, National libraries, The Netherlands


Article Type:

Case study


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07378830610715464

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