This is a webinar by Edward Corrado and Heather Moulaison Sandy that examines the basics of digital preservation, starting with what it is and what it is not. They then examine three fundamental and interrelated concerns in digital preservation: management, technology, and the content. The webinar also looks at:
- The life cycle of digital objects
- Things to know before starting digital preservation projects
- Preservation techniques designed to endure changes in technology, as well as models and technical resources currently available
Some notes from the webinar:
- Digital preservation is the active management of digital content over time to ensure ongoing access.
- Digital objects are mediated by technology
- It is not possible to leave the digital object alone and expect it to survive
- By definition, digital preservation is a long-term activity. It requires policies to support this
- A preservation plan must balance priorities over time
- The greatest danger to digital materials is that we forget the meaning of them
- Preservation metadata supports the long-term access and use of content
- It is important to get content creators on board with preserving and describing the content, since they know the field and the content, and they will potentially be the content users
- Important steps to take now;
- Identify and organize content
- Manage multiple copies of the content
- Do a risk assessment of your digital operations
- Document your processes and decisions
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