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Overwhelmed to action: digital preservation challenges at the under‐resourced institution

Overwhelmed to action: digital preservation challenges at the under‐resourced institution 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png OCLC Systems and Services: International digital library perspectives Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1065-075X
DOI
10.1108/OCLC-06-2013-0019
Publisher site
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Abstract

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.

Journal

OCLC Systems and Services: International digital library perspectivesEmerald Publishing

Published: Feb 4, 2014

Keywords: Academic libraries; Library administration; Digital preservation; Change fatigue; Institutional memory; Internal and external collaboration; Restricted resources; Librarian engagement

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