Practical digital preservation : a how-to guide for organizations of any size [2013]
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Practical digital preservation : a how-to guide for organizations of any size / Adrian Brown.
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Published
Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013.
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xvi, 336 p. : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Digital preservation
Preservation of materials
Information storage and retrieval systems
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This guide is aimed at the non-specialist, assuming only a basic understanding of IT and offering guidance as to how to implement strategies with minimal time and resources. Digital preservation has become a critical issue for institutions of all sizes but until recently has mostly been the preserve of national archives and libraries with the resources, time, and specialist knowledge available to experiment. As the discipline matures and practical tools and information are increasingly available, the barriers to entry are falling for smaller organizations which can realistically start to take active steps towards a preservation strategy. However, the sheer volume of technical information now available on the subject is becoming a significant obstacle. Each chapter covers essential building blocks of digital preservation strategy and implementation, leading the reader through the process. International case studies from organizations such as the Wellcome Library, Central Connecticut State University Library in the USA and Gloucestershire Archives in the UK illustrate how real organizations have approached the challenges of digital preservation.
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9781555709426
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| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | OSA Archivum Library | Archival, library and information sciences collection | 025.84 BRO | - | Staff Office | - |
Practical digital preservation : a how-to guide for organizations of any size [2013]
In Research Room
BookGeneral Information
Author
Brown, Adrian, 1969-
General Information
Original Title
Practical digital preservation : a how-to guide for organizations of any size / Adrian Brown.
General Information
Published
Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013.
General Information
Physical Description
xvi, 336 p. : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Subject Terms
Digital preservation
Preservation of materials
Information storage and retrieval systems
Bibliographic Information
Note
This guide is aimed at the non-specialist, assuming only a basic understanding of IT and offering guidance as to how to implement strategies with minimal time and resources. Digital preservation has become a critical issue for institutions of all sizes but until recently has mostly been the preserve of national archives and libraries with the resources, time, and specialist knowledge available to experiment. As the discipline matures and practical tools and information are increasingly available, the barriers to entry are falling for smaller organizations which can realistically start to take active steps towards a preservation strategy. However, the sheer volume of technical information now available on the subject is becoming a significant obstacle. Each chapter covers essential building blocks of digital preservation strategy and implementation, leading the reader through the process. International case studies from organizations such as the Wellcome Library, Central Connecticut State University Library in the USA and Gloucestershire Archives in the UK illustrate how real organizations have approached the challenges of digital preservation.
Bibliographic Information
ISBN
9781555709426
Holdings
Book - 025.84 BRO
Item Type
Book
Current Location
OSA Archivum Library
Current Location
OSA Archivum Library
Call Number
025.84 BRO
Volume Info
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Shelving Location
-
Public Note
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