Overwhelmed to action: digital preservation challenges at the under-resourced institution
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 4 February 2014
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the importance of beginning digital preservation efforts with restricted resources.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper presents a case study approach, which is enhanced by advice from national experts in digital preservation.
Findings
This paper details how Milner Library digital preservation advocates have approached the task by seeking collaborations, speaking to administration, participating in national efforts and starting with small steps.
Research limitations/implications
As a case study, this paper is limited to one institution's experience with promoting digital preservation.
Practical implications
This paper reviews basic misconceptions about and challenges with digital preservation. Many smaller or mid-sized institutions are left out of the digital preservation conversation because they cannot begin to meet national standards with restricted resources.
Originality/value
This paper represents small and mid-sized institutions and the challenges of digital preservation. As well, the paper includes valuable insights from national experts in digital preservation.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the POWRR board of advisors, Liz Bishoff, Steve Bromage, Martin Halbert, Jerry McDonough, Chris Prom, and Amy E. Rudersdorf; Lynne Thomas and Drew VandeCreek, Principal Investigators, Northern Illinois University; and Teresa Mitchell for her copy editing services and assistance with manuscript preparation.
Citation
Kay Rinehart, A., Prud'homme, P.-A. and Reid Huot, A. (2014), "Overwhelmed to action: digital preservation challenges at the under-resourced institution", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 28-42. https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-06-2013-0019
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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