Overview
Digital preservation is now widely acknowledged as an area that organizations must engage with. For those living in networked societies the world has been digital for some years and there is a growing awareness of the need to plan for digital sustainability rather than expect that important material will naturally endure. What remains un-clear is: who should be responsible for all this work; how should we pay for it; and, What should we try to preserve? These and a number of other related issues will be addressed in this book. The guiding principle of this book is that good preservation practice begins with effective policy and so it examines broadly strategic themes rather than technical solutions. Put together by an international, cross-sectoral team of contributors, each authored chapter provides a snapshot of where we are now and what barriers need to be overcome. They also provide several in-depth case studies which delve into their own experience to illustrate the essential concepts. It includes key chapters such as: reappraising the digital archive; preservation in context; What is at stake? Roles and responsibilities; building effective partnerships; tools and processes; training and professional development; personal archiving; legal and ethical aspects of preservation; and, reflections on next steps. This authoritative text is essential reading for information managers, librarians and archivists worldwide. Others in the information and culture world such as museum curators, media professionals and web content providers, will also find it essential reading, as will students.
Full Product Details
Author: Neil Grindley ,
William Kilbride
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Imprint: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 9781856047531
ISBN 10: 1856047539
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 23 December 2013
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Neil Grindley is the Digital Preservation Programme Manager at JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee), an organization that funds and supports technology-related projects and services for the UK Higher and Further Education sectors. Dr William Kilbride is Executive Director of the Digital Preservation Coalition, an organization that raises awareness of the importance of digital preservation and provides a knowledge network for members. He is also an honorary nabob at the Department of Arts and Media Informatics (HATII) at the University of Glasgow.
