Managing Digital Content Over Time: Six steps to Protect Your Resources

Abstract

This is a concise presentation of the Library of Congress Digital Preservation workshop. It is presented by a member of the Library of Congress National Trainer Network, Office of Digital Preservation Outreach and Education. Long term management and access is important for everyone working with digital materials to understand, not only the importance of digital preservation, but how to implement a program. The presentation will look at six fundamental topics of preserving digital objects: 1) Identify the types of digital content you have; 2) Select what portion of your digital content will be preserved; 3) Store your selected content for the long term; 4) Protect your content from everyday threats and emergency contingencies; 5) Manage and implement requirements for long term management; and, 6) Provide access to digital content over time. Rosetta is an effective tool for libraries and other institutions to use when managing their digital assets long term.