Libraries and Archives Bolster Digital Preservation Strategies for Enduring Access
Libraries and archives are increasingly focusing on robust digital preservation strategies to combat the inherent vulnerabilities of digital information. Unlike physical artifacts, digital files face constant threats from technological obsolescence, including evolving hardware, outdated software, and changing file formats. Data corruption, storage media failures, cyberattacks, and institutional neglect further jeopardize the longevity of digital records. To counter these risks, institutions are adopting a continuous, comprehensive approach that goes beyond simple backups. This involves developing clear digital preservation policies that define what to preserve, for how long, and by whom. A key component is the selection of stable file formats, with recommendations for open, documented, and widely used options such as Portable Document Format for Archiving (PDF/A) for documents, Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) for images, and Comma-Separated Values (CSV) for structured data. The choice of format is tailored... 
