NEDCC is a nonprofit, regional conservation center specializing in the preservation of paper-based materials. NEDCC serves libraries, archives, museums, etc. It provides the highest quality conservation treatment and reformatting services. The Imaging Services department specializes in digitization of photographs and other visual materials and preservation microfilming. Staff members are experienced in careful handling of fragile materials.
The preservation of databases poses unique problems compared to other digital formats. There are many types of databases and each is unique in its data, application and management. Dynamically generated databases pose further problems as the data within them changes frequently. Database preservation options include converting databases to XML or migrating databases to new systems.
The Persistent Digital Archives and Library System, or PeDALS, is a research project that has two technical goals. First, to develop a curatorial rationale to support an automated, integrated workflow to process collections of digital publications and records. Second, to implement "digital stacks" using an inexpensive, storage network that can preserve the authenticity and integrity of the collections.
Memento wants to make it as straightforward to access the Web of the past as it is to access the current Web. If you know the URI of a Web resource, the technical framework proposed by Memento allows you to see a version of that resource as it existed at some date in the past, by entering that URI in your browser like you always do and by specifying the desired date in a browser plug-in. Or you can actually browse the Web of the past by selecting a date and clicking away. Whatever you land upon will be versions of Web resources as they were around the selected date. Obviously, this will only work if previous versions are available somewhere on the Web. But if they are, and if they are on servers that support the Memento framework, you will get to them.
a set of open-source tools developed to support the implementation of PREMIS in the METS container format. The tools were created by Florida Center for Library Automation for the Library of Congress in 2009.
a filesystem hierarchy for holding objects that are located by mapping identifier strings to object directory (or folder) paths two characters at a time. Pairtrees have the advantage that many object operations, including backup and restore, can be performed with native operating system tools.
The CyberCemetery is an archive of government web sites that have ceased operation (usually web sites of defunct government agencies and commissions that have issued a final report). This collection features a variety of topics indicative of the broad nature of government information. In particular, this collection features web sites that cover topics supporting the university’s curriculum and particular program strengths.
The Email Account XML Schema is now available. The schema was co-developed by the CERP and EMCAP project teams during the course of their separate grant projects to preserve historic email messages. We are pleased to make the schema, a brief introduction, and an RDDL diagram of the schema available. Please note that the current documentation for the schema is quite technical and will be most meaningful for those familiar with creating or evaluating schema code.
bibliography at Conservation OnLine. General resources, Technical resources, Standards, Specifications, Formats, Bibliographic resources, Resources at other sites
CoOL, an online resource operated by the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation is a full text library of conservation information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials. It is a growing online resource for conservators, collection care specialists, and other conservation professionals
Unless action is taken now, much of mankind’s documentary heritage may vanish - discarded as no longer of relevance or left to deteriorate beyond recovery. This website explains what the Endangered Archives Programme is, and how it can help.
The Center for Research Libraries is working with a small team from the California Digital Library's Discovery & Delivery group to develop a Print Archives Preservation Registry (PAPR). PAPR will support research library and consortial efforts to archive and manage critical print serial collections in an informed and cost-effective manner. PAPR will feature a searchable database of information about current print archiving programs and holdings worldwide, including characteristics such as retention period, archiving facilities and conditions, availability in digital repositories, level of content validation, and access provided.