Preserving cultural heritage: digital preservation in small community libraries
Rafiq Ahmad
(Rafiq Ahmad (regirafiq@gmail.com) is based at the Ghani Khan Library, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Charsadda, Pakistan and Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan)
Muhammad Rafiq
(Muhammad Rafiq (dr.rafiqm@gmail.com) is based at the Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan)
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the paper was to outline the
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on the review of relevant literature.
Findings
The study provides a broader overview of the role community libraries (CLs) can play in extending their role to a more vibrant perspective.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the paper is the first of its kind that provides an overview regarding extension of the role of CLs towards digital preservation.
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Citation
Ahmad, R. and Rafiq, M. (2023), "Preserving cultural heritage: digital preservation in small community libraries", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-07-2023-0113
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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