Overwhelmed to Action: Digital Preservation Challenges at the Under-resourced Institution

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Keywords:
academic librarieslibrary administration
digital preservation
change fatigue
institutional memory
internal and external collaboration
restricted resources
librarian engagement
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2014Metadata
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Emerald Group Publishing LimitedCitation:
Rinehart, A. K., Prud'homme, P. A., & Huot, A. R. (2014). Overwhelmed to action: digital preservation challenges at the under-resourced institution. OCLC Systems and Services, 30, 1, 28-42. doi:10.1108/OCLC-06-2013-0019Abstract:
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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