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Preserving digital resources: issues and concerns from a view of librarians

Published:2010-04-20 Issue:2 Volume:29 Page:65-69
ISSN:0160-4953
Container-title:Collection Building
language:en
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Author:

Galyani Moghaddam Golnessa

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an overview of the challenges imposed on libraries by the presence of digital resources.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews the main challenges and key issues of digital archiving from the point of view of librarians.FindingsInformation technology and the presence of the web are challenging the role of librarians in preserving library materials for future generations. Preserving digital resources is not going to be the same as preserving traditional resources and is absolutely a new responsibility for digital librarians. They are facing many new issues and concerns in digital preservation. These issues can be divided into three areas: technical issues, organisational issues and legal issues.Originality/valueThe paper provides insights into the current issues and challenges in digital archiving.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences

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