Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

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Edward M. Corrado (Naval Postgraduate School, USA) Heather Moulaison-Sandy (University of Missouri, USA)

Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

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Edward M. Corrado (Naval Postgraduate School, USA), Heather Moulaison-Sandy (University of Missouri, USA), Teresa Soleau (J. Paul Getty Trust, USA)

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Rowman & Littlefield
09 July 2026

Library, archive & information management; Museums & museology

A complete overview of digital preservation theory and practice for cultural institutions and professions.

The third edition of Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums is the most current, complete guide to digital preservation available today. The text has been both updated and revised, continuing to present complex topics thoroughly and accessibly. Important new content includes information on environmental sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

After laying out the problems and perspectives that inform digital preservation, the authors present a variety of solutions ranging from basic to complex. Addressing digital preservation in the broadest sense of the term, the text looks at all aspects of curating and preserving digital content for long-term access. Instead of focusing on specific materials in a particular system, it addresses a broad group of resources that could be housed in any number of digital preservation systems.

Part 1 provides an overview of digital preservation and helps students and new professionals get started. Part 2 focuses on management of the digital preservation environment, including managing technology and human resources. Financial, organizational, and environmental sustainability are important considerations. Part 3 turns to technology, which can be a source of concern for those new to the field. A thorough look at metadata, file formats, software, and emulation helps clarify preservation technology. Part 4 considers selecting content, preserving research data, and working with specialized content.

Students and professionals will both come away with a more robust understanding of digital preservation and the ability to plan more successful digital preservation initiatives.

By: Edward M. Corrado (Naval Postgraduate School USA), Heather Moulaison-Sandy (University of Missouri, USA), Teresa Soleau (J. Paul Getty Trust, USA)
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9781538186336
ISBN 10: 1538186330
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 09 July 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART 1: Situating Digital Preservation 1. What is Digital Preservation? 2. Getting Started with the Digital Preservation Triad PART 2: Management Aspects 3. Management for Digital Preservation 4. The OAIS Reference Model 5. Staffing and Staff Development 6. Financial and Organizational Sustainability 7. Environmental Sustainability 8. Evaluation of Digital Preservation Programs PART 3: Technology Aspects 9. Digital Repository Software and Digital Preservation Systems 10. Metadata for Digital Preservation 11. File Formats and Software for Identification 12. Preservation Actions PART 4: Content-Related Aspects 13. Selecting Content 14. Preserving Research Data 15. Specialized Content 16. Conclusion Appendix A: Select Resources in Support of Digital Preservation Glossary Index

Edward M. Corrado is University Librarian at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, USA. Heather Moulaison-Sandy is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the iSchool at the University of Missouri, USA. Teresa Soleau is Product Manager for Digital Preservation at the J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Reviews for Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

""This book is essential reading for anyone just starting out in digital preservation or who could use a refresher on a variety of topics. Readers will benefit from the in-depth and accessible approach to even the most complex topics, as great care was taken to provide appropriate background for any reader. This is an ideal read for information professionals working in a variety of information agencies."" --Bradley Wade Bishop, Professor, University of Tennessee, USA