Digital Preservation Practices

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410746
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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The safeguarding of digital content has become a central concern for institutions seeking to preserve information for future generations. As data formats evolve and technologies age, sustainable preservation practices are essential for maintaining accessibility and authenticity. Digital Preservation Practices examines strategies and technologies used to manage and preserve digital assets over time. The book discusses metadata creation, file format migration, and preservation standards such as OAIS and PREMIS. It also explores challenges related to digital obsolescence, cybersecurity, and longterm storage. With case studies and practical guidelines, it serves as a vital resource for librarians, archivists, and information professionals engaged in digital stewardship.

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Dr. A.K. Sharma started his career as Junior Documentation Assistant at National Institute of Immunology, Delhi and has travelled a long distance of 36 years by servings various prestigious institutions like- two IIMs (Indian Institute of Management Indore & Indian Institute of Management Lucknow) and five ICAR Institutions including one Deemed University and two Central Universities as Librarian. Dr. Sharma is now working as University Librarian at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (Central University with NAAC A++ Grade). He is University Coordinator for Shodhganga and Nodal Coordinator for National Digital Library (NDL). He had been member of Resource Selection Committee (RSC) for E-Shodh Sindhu (2016-2019). Dr. Sharma is recipient of Best Librarian Award (2017) conferred by Library Professionals Association and Ramesh Chandra Vashistha Best Paper Award for Library Herald (2016). He has membership of various professional societies including Indian Library Association (ILA), IASLIC, ASIALA, SLA, AALDI. Dr. Sharma has authored five international books, 25 Research papers and contributed to more than 100 publications in different capacities. He has been associated as member of various Committees of the institution and contributed for the library and Institute administration at various level.