International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 11(4), pp. 95-100, August 2023

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2023220

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Digital preservation and long-term access to digital content: Exploring strategies and technologies for preserving and providing access to digital materials over time

 

IJANTIKU Charles Moses1, UBOGU Justice Onyekachi2, OLANIYI Ejiro Gloria3, UDOJI Chukwuemeka Kelvin4 and MADU Stella Ebere5

 

1ModibboAdama University, Yola. 2University Library,AlexEkwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State.zz. E-mail: Justice.ubogu@funai.edu.ng 3University Library,AlexEkwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. E-mail: Ejirogloria7@gmail.com 4National Library of Nigeria, Abuja. E-mail: kelvindojis@gmail.com 5University Library, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. E-mail: Stareby24@gmail.com

*Corresponding author’s E-mail: ijantiku@mau.edu.ng / moses.telecgsm@gmail.com Phone: +234 8032902318  

Accepted 11 August 2023

Abstract

Abstract: Digital preservation has become a critical concern as our society increasingly relies on digital content for various purposes. Preserving and providing long-term access to digital materials is essential to ensure their availability and usability for future generations. This article delves into the strategies and technologies employed in the field of digital preservation, addressing the challenges, objectives, and significance of this endeavor. It explores the conceptual framework underlying digital preservation efforts and presents a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter. Finally, the article concludes with recommendations to enhance digital preservation practices.

 

Key Words: Digital preservation, long-term access, digital content, strategies, technologies

Paper type: research