Abstract
In this article the author explores the development of digital preservation, including consideration of what it is and what it is not, and looks at the challenges that preservation of multiple formats of digital scholarship brings. After setting definitions and considering the different types of archive currently available, the mission and principles of the CLOCKSS Archive are explained. The wrap-up covers the changing nature of scholarly communication, a few of the challenges and the approach to these taken by the CLOCKSS Archive.
Highlights
Preservation of digital content can be defined in a number of ways
Continuing or perpetual access is an attempt to replicate the situation with paper journals where libraries receive, make available and preserve the material for ongoing reference, regardless of whether or not the subscription is continued
There are many national libraries run by the central government of a country that are actively involved in preservation – some of the efforts cover digital content and many are actively working on printed content
Summary
Preservation of digital content can be defined in a number of ways. Long-term preservation refers to the processes and the procedures required to ensure content remains accessible well into the future. A Jisc-commissioned report published in 20081 provided distinct and helpful definitions regarding digital preservation. Continuing or perpetual access is an attempt to replicate the situation with paper journals where libraries receive, make available and preserve the material for ongoing reference, regardless of whether or not the subscription is continued. Long-term preservation, on the other hand, can be viewed as an issue not just for the subscribing library, but for society as a whole, ensuring that the scholarly record continues to be accessible to future generations
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