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IntroductionAlthough technology is a key element in digital preservation, we believe it isn't the greatest inhibitor—the lack of organizational will and way is. Despite the increasing evidence documenting the fragility and ubiquity of digital content, cultural repositories have been slow to respond to the need to safeguard digital heritage materials. We developed this tutorial and workshop
of the same name to address this notable lack of institutional
response. Using the entwined themes of the requisite organizational and
technological infrastructure and dedicated resources,
we will address the establishment of a viable digital preservation
program. At the core of the tutorial and workshop is an integrated
model that combines the organizational context, technological
implementation, and requisite resources. You will find here definitions, key concepts, practical advice, exercises, and up-to-date references. We also want you to have some fun, so be sure to visit the Digital Technology and Preservation Timeline and the Chamber of Horrors. Note the interesting facts and quick tips along the way designed to influence your administration and wow your friends. At the end of the tutorial, you should have an overview of digital preservation issues and priorities, be ready to explore the additional readings and the literature more broadly, and be prepared for the workshop. AcknowledgementsSupport for this tutorial comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The tutorial was developed by Cornell University Library and is now hosted and maintained by the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). No part of this tutorial may be reproduced or transcribed in any form excepting for personal research use without prior written permission of ICPSR acting for Cornell University Library. Requests for reproduction should be directed to Nancy McGovern. (The Digital Preservation Logo Development Team Hosted and Maintained at ICPSR by: Content Prepared by: Original Graphic Design & Web Implementation by: French Language Version Translation by: Italian Language Version Translation by: Development NotesLast complete revision December 2007. May 2008 December 2007 April 2006 April 2005 November 2004 Summer 2004 December 2003 Summer 2003
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