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Digital Preservation Tools and Techniques

Dr. Kalyan dattatray Yadav

Librarian , Late Nitin college,  pathri. Tq. Pathari, dist. parbhani

kalyanyadavlib@gmail.com

Abstract

In the digital age, the preservation of electronic records and digital assets has become a critical concern for libraries, archives, museums, and institutions worldwide. Digital preservation involves a series of managed activities necessary to ensure continued access to digital materials for as long as necessary. This paper explores the various tools and techniques used in digital preservation, such as migration, emulation, metadata standards, and checksum validation. It also examines prominent digital preservation systems and software, including LOCKSS, Archivematica, and Preservica. The study highlights the challenges of digital obsolescence, data degradation, and long-term accessibility, offering strategies for ensuring digital continuity. Through an evaluation of current practices, the paper underscores the importance of a proactive, policy-driven, and technologically updated approach to sustainable digital preservation. This study seeks to address these concerns by identifying and evaluating the strengths, limitations, and applicability of existing digital preservation tools and techniques.

Keywords : Digital preservation, electronic records, digital continuity, data integrity, metadata standards, migration, emulation, LOCKSS,  digital archives, long-term access.