New 'Bit List' of Endangered Digital Species now released!

By identifying the urgency of action and significance of content, the DPC’s Global Bit List of Endangered Digital Species draws attention to those digital materials that, in the view of the global digital preservation community, require urgent action to remain viable.

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We work towards a climate of public and institutional policy which is better informed and better inclined towards digital preservation.

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We provide opportunities for our members to acquire, develop and retain competent and responsive workforces that are ready to address the challenges of digital preservation.

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  • A climate of public and institutional policy which is better informed and better inclined towards digital preservation.
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Digital Preservation Handbook

The Handbook identifies good practice in creating, managing and preserving digital materials. By providing a strategic overview of the key issues, discussion and guidance on strategies and activities, and pointers to key projects and reports, the Handbook provides guidance for institutions and individuals and a range of tools to help them identify and take appropriate actions.
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PRONOM releases v.115 and v.116 1 December 2023 PRONOM v.115 and v.116 have now been released totalling 45 New PUIDs, 48 New Signatures and 82 New Updates. Read Article
Continuous improvement of DPC RAM - have your say! Jenny Mitcham Jenny Mitcham Last updated on 27 November 2023 Our Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM) is due for a revision and update in early 2024. What do you think should change? Go to Blog

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