Introduction to Digital Preservation

Dept. Code: 
LIS
Course Number: 
60631
Course Credits: 
3
Course Instructor: 
Karen F. Gracy
Course Format: 
Seminar (Web-based)
Offered Online: 
No

Approaches for preserving and maintaining access to digitized and born-digital text, images, data, and audiovisual information. Topics include longevity of digital media, selection for preservation; formats and strategies for preservation; preservation metadata; integrity and authenticity of digital materials; establishment and certification of trustworthy digital repositories; risk management; and policy development.