More than Backups: Digital Preservation for Libraries, Concepts, and Challenges

Gain an overview of the concepts and challenges currently surrounding digital preservation from the perspective of a medium-sized academic library. In this session, aimed at both central and library IT professionals, we'll discuss the full scope of considerations, including assessment, planning, and implementation of best practices while taking into account practical limitations.

Outcomes: Explore key concepts related to digital preservation in academic libraries * Identify key challenges facing libraries in the area of digital preservation * Evaluate how the concepts and challenges presented apply to your institution