Overview
A complete overview of digital preservation theory and practice for cultural institutions and professions. The third edition of Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums is the most current, complete guide to digital preservation available today. The text has been both updated and revised, continuing to present complex topics thoroughly and accessibly. Important new content includes information on environmental sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). After laying out the problems and perspectives that inform digital preservation, the authors present a variety of solutions ranging from basic to complex. Addressing digital preservation in the broadest sense of the term, the text looks at all aspects of curating and preserving digital content for long-term access. Instead of focusing on specific materials in a particular system, it addresses a broad group of resources that could be housed in any number of digital preservation systems. Part 1 provides an overview of digital preservation and helps students and new professionals get started. Part 2 focuses on management of the digital preservation environment, including managing technology and human resources. Financial, organizational, and environmental sustainability are important considerations. Part 3 turns to technology, which can be a source of concern for those new to the field. A thorough look at metadata, file formats, software, and emulation helps clarify preservation technology. Part 4 considers selecting content, preserving research data, and working with specialized content. Students and professionals will both come away with a more robust understanding of digital preservation and the ability to plan more successful digital preservation initiatives.
Full Product Details
Author: Edward M. Corrado (Naval Postgraduate School, USA) ,
Heather Moulaison-Sandy (University of Missouri, USA) ,
Teresa Soleau (J. Paul Getty Trust, USA)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9781538186336
ISBN 10: 1538186330
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 28 May 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
""This book is essential reading for anyone just starting out in digital preservation or who could use a refresher on a variety of topics. Readers will benefit from the in-depth and accessible approach to even the most complex topics, as great care was taken to provide appropriate background for any reader. This is an ideal read for information professionals working in a variety of information agencies."" --Bradley Wade Bishop, Professor, University of Tennessee, USA
Author Information
Edward M. Corrado is University Librarian at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, USA. Heather Moulaison-Sandy is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the iSchool at the University of Missouri, USA. Teresa Soleau is Product Manager for Digital Preservation at the J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, California, USA.
