Digital Preservation and Conservation of Library Collections in the Digital Age: Issues and Challenges

Authors

  • Ravish Verma Chief Librarian, Index Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Indore, 452016. Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Amit Kumar Sharma Librarian, Kishan Lal Public College, Rewari, Haryana 123401, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.43.2.13

Keywords:

Digital preservation, Conservation, Libraries, Digital collections, Technological obsolescence, Collaboration, Partnerships, Technologies and tools

Abstract

The concept of digital preservation is explored in this article, delving into the challenges and best practices involved  in safeguarding and conserving digital materials within library settings. It explores the importance of preserving  digital collections in order to ensure their availability for future generations and the various technologies and tools  used to preserve and conserve digital materials. It also highlights the role of libraries in preserving digital cultural  heritage and the importance of collaboration and partnerships in digital preservation and conservation. The article  concludes by emphasizing the constant evolution of the field and the need for libraries to stay adaptable to new  technologies and challenges. Overall, the article is useful for librarians, library professionals, and researchers to  understand the challenges and best practices of digital preservation and conservation in libraries. 

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Published

2023-12-21

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (2023): Library Progress(International) (Jul-Dec) 2023

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Digital Preservation and Conservation of Library Collections in the Digital Age: Issues and Challenges. (2023). Library Progress (International), 43(2), 259–269. https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.43.2.13