Digital Preservation

2022 ◽  
pp. 352-368
Author(s):  
Cahyo Trianggoro ◽  
Abdurrakhman Prasetyadi
Keyword(s):  
Research Group ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Digital Collections ◽  
Previous Period ◽  
Data Preservation ◽  
The Core ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
New Challenges

In recent decades, libraries, archives, and museums have created digital collections that comprise millions of objects to provide long-term access to them. One of the core preservation activities deals with the evaluation of appropriate formats used for encoding digital content. The development of science has entered the 4th paradigm, where data has become much more intensive than in the previous period. This situation raises new challenges in managing research data, especially related to data preservation in digital format, which allows research data to be utilized for the long term. The development of science in the 4th paradigm allows researchers to collaborate with and reuse research datasets produced by a research group. To take advantage of each other's data, there is a principle that must be understood together, namely the FAIR principle, an acronym for findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.

scholarly journals Research Data Preservation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett D. Currier ◽  
Bommae Kim ◽  
Cynthia Edwards ◽  
Courtney R. Butler
Keyword(s):  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Reproducible Research ◽  
Data Preservation

Originally presented to the NDSA and Digital Preservation 2017, Pittsburgh, PA.Recommended citation: Currier, B. D., Kim, B., Edwards, C., & Butler, C. R. (2017). Research Data Preservation. Presentation at the NDSA and Digital Preservation 2017, Pittsburgh, PA. Accessed through LIS Scholarship Archive. Available at https://dx.doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/J7MEUWe are implementing a data preservation system, Preservica, to support transparent and reproducible research at our institution. This presentation gives preliminary recommendations for curating supplemental files.

scholarly journals Curating Scientific Research Data for the Long Term: A Preservation Analysis Method in Context

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Conway ◽  
David Giaretta ◽  
Simon Lambert ◽  
Brian Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Digital Curation ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Tools And Techniques

The challenge of digital preservation of scientific data lies in the need to preserve not only the dataset itself but also the ability it has to deliver knowledge to a future user community. A true scientific research asset allows future users to reanalyze the data within new contexts. Thus, in order to carry out meaningful preservation we need to ensure that future users are equipped with the necessary information to re-use the data. This paper presents an overview of a preservation analysis methodology which was developed in response to that need on the CASPAR and Digital Curation Centre SCARP projects. We intend to place it in relation to other digital preservation practices, discussing how they can interact to provide archives caring for scientific data sets with the full arsenal of tools and techniques necessary to rise to this challenge.

scholarly journals FAIR Forever? Accountabilities and Responsibilities in the Preservation of Research Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Amy Currie ◽  
William Kilbride
Keyword(s):  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Fair Principles ◽  
Science And Research

Digital preservation is a fast-moving and growing community of practice of ubiquitous relevance, but in which capability is unevenly distributed. Within the open science and research data communities, digital preservation has a close alignment to the FAIR principles and is delivered through a complex specialist infrastructure comprising technology, staff and policy. However, capacity erodes quickly, establishing a need for ongoing examination and review to ensure that skills, technology, and policy remain fit for changing purpose. To address this challenge, the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) conducted the FAIR Forever study, commissioned by the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Sustainability Working Group and funded by the EOSC Secretariat Project in 2020, to assess the current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the preservation of research data across EOSC, and the feasibility of establishing shared approaches, workflows and services that would benefit EOSC stakeholders. This paper draws from the FAIR Forever study to document and explore its key findings on the identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the preservation of FAIR data in EOSC, and to the preservation of research data more broadly. It begins with background of the study and an overview of the methodology employed, which involved a desk-based assessment of the emerging EOSC vision, interviews with representatives of EOSC stakeholders, and focus groups with digital preservation specialists and data managers in research organizations. It summarizes key findings on the need for clarity on digital preservation in the EOSC vision and for elucidation of roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities to mitigate risks of data loss, reputation, and sustainability. It then outlines the recommendations provided in the final report presented to the EOSC Sustainability Working Group. To better ensure that research data can be FAIRer for longer, the recommendations of the study are presented with discussion on how they can be extended and applied to various research data stakeholders in and outside of EOSC, and suggest ways to bring together research data curation, management, and preservation communities to better ensure FAIRness now and in the long term.

The story so far-digital preservation in institutional repositories

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Adjei ◽  
Monica Mensah ◽  
Eric Amponsah Amoaful
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Digital Collections ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Long Term Preservation

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the standards, strategies, support and challenges of digital preservation in institutional repositories in academic libraries in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThe research was qualitative. Data used for analysis were drawn from interviews with respondents selected purposively from eight Ghanaian academic libraries.FindingsA key finding of the study was that although the academic libraries had operational directions for digital preservation activities in the institutional repositories, available standards and practices for ensuring long-term preservation seem to be unsuitable.Research limitations/implicationsRecommendations based on findings included development of comprehensive digital preservation policies to provide mandate and direction to preservation of the libraries digital collections, development of disaster plans, adequate funding, staff development and support from management.Originality/valueThe study has demonstrated the need for academic libraries in Ghana to have and develop good digital preservation standards for sustaining the institutional repositories to help in realizing its benefits.

scholarly journals The importance of open science for biological assessment of aquatic environments

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e9539
Author(s):  
Marcus W. Beck ◽  
Casey O’Hara ◽  
Julia S. Stewart Lowndes ◽  
Raphael D. Mazor ◽  
Susanna Theroux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Science ◽  
Biological Assessment ◽  
Reproducible Research ◽  
Aquatic Environments ◽  
Data Preservation ◽  
The Core ◽  
Data Stewardship ◽  
Condition Assessments ◽  
Institutional Challenges

Open science principles that seek to improve science can effectively bridge the gap between researchers and environmental managers. However, widespread adoption has yet to gain traction for the development and application of bioassessment products. At the core of this philosophy is the concept that research should be reproducible and transparent, in addition to having long-term value through effective data preservation and sharing. In this article, we review core open science concepts that have recently been adopted in the ecological sciences and emphasize how adoption can benefit the field of bioassessment for both prescriptive condition assessments and proactive applications that inform environmental management. An example from the state of California demonstrates effective adoption of open science principles through data stewardship, reproducible research, and engagement of stakeholders with multimedia applications. We also discuss technical, sociocultural, and institutional challenges for adopting open science, including practical approaches for overcoming these hurdles in bioassessment applications.

Assessing the durability of formats in a digital preservation environment

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Stanescu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Digital Collections ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Inform Method ◽  
Migration Strategies ◽  
Digital Formats

PurposeTo describe INFORM, a new methodology for investigating and measuring the risk factors of digital formats and providing guidelines for preservation action plans.Design/methodology/approachConstruction of a model which aims to discover specific threats to preservation and measure their possible impact on preservation decisions. The methodology defines: risk categories of digital formats and their dependencies; risk factors for each category; scales to measure probability of occurrence and impact; and methods to collect, report and interpret the results.FindingsWhile individuals are biased and subjective in their aversion to risk, collating the assessments of many individuals should generate group‐consensus or group‐averaged objective results. Hence, preservation plans can be based on objective analysis of risk trends instead of individuals’ opinions developed in the relative isolation of their institutions. The methodology takes into consideration individuals’ aversion to risk, therefore refraining from imposing specific courses of action, but simply making suggestions of possible actions.Research limitations/implicationsA comprehensive approach to the format assessment must also consider, in addition to the risk factors, two other considerations, reflecting the quality of the digital format specification: significant properties of the format under consideration; the features of the format as defined in the format specification. These two aspects will be defined at a later time.Practical implicationsDigital archives, institutional repositories and digital libraries can take advantage of the measurements offered by the INFORM method to select digital formats most apt for long‐term viability. Moreover, by repeating the process, involved parties can detect changes in the threat model over time, to which digital collections managers can act accordingly.Originality/valueRisk management has been previously used to detect the potential of loss of web resources and has been inspirational to this author. However, this method is the first to use risk factors to measure digital preservation viability of digital formats. The results of the measurements described here can be used by: content creators and publishers, to suggest best formats to use; content curators, to restrict what is collected; content managers, to know in advance how difficult to handle a certain collection may be; and preservation planners, to define and implement preservation plans, in the form of either, migration strategies or short‐term emulation solutions.

scholarly journals Are you Ready? Assessing Whether Organisations are Prepared for Digital Preservation

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 268-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Sinclair ◽  
James Duckworth ◽  
Lewis Jardine ◽  
Ann Keen ◽  
Robert Sharpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Digital Collections ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Future ◽  
Preservation Policy ◽  
High Level ◽  
National Libraries

In early 2009 the Planets project undertook a survey of national libraries, archives, and other content-holding organisations in Europe to better understand the organisations' digital preservation activities and needs, and to ensure that Planets' technology and services are designed to meet them. Over 200 responses were received including a cross-section of major libraries and archives especially in Europe. The results provide a snapshot of organisations' readiness to preserve digital collections for the future. The survey revealed a high level of awareness of the challenges of digital preservation within organisations. Findings indicated that approximately half of those organisations surveyed have taken measures to develop digital preservation policies and to budget for it, while a majority have incorporated digital preservation into their organisational planning. Organisations predict that within a decade they will need to store large quantities of data in a wide range of formats from a variety of sources; three quarters of them are looking to invest in a solution within the next two years. However, the findings also point to varying degrees of readiness. Organisations with a digital preservation policy are significantly further advanced in their work to preserve digital collections for the long-term than others.

scholarly journals Preserving an emerging digital arts landscape: digital preservation at University of the Arts London

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Thurlow
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Modern Life ◽  
Digital Collections ◽  
Digital Arts ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Ongoing Work ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
The University

Digital technologies are affecting all aspects of modern life, with both art and libraries becoming more digital. This presents new opportunities for engagement, but also creates significant challenges to the long term future of our collections, due to the rapid changes in technology and the threat of digital obsolescence.This article will reflect on the ongoing work at the University of the Arts London (UAL) to preserve and provide access to the university's growing digital collections. Digital preservation is an emerging area of practice. What progress have we made so far and what does the future hold for our digital collections?

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