Paul Stokes

Paul Stokes

Last updated on 6 November 2025

Paul Stokes is Subject Matter Expert (Digital Preservation) at JiscDirector of the Digital Preservation Coalition; Chair of the DPC Advocacy and Community Engagement sub-committee; Director of the Open Preservation Foundation; Director of OPF NL.


For World Digital Preservation Day 2025, we invited DPC Members and Supporters to share their reflections on this year’s theme, “Why Preserve?”. As part of this series, Paul Stokes offers his perspective on the importance of safeguarding our digital heritage. Watch the vlog below to hear his thoughts!

Discover more Why Preserve? stories in our vlogs, blogs, and on our virtual wall. And if you’d like to add your own reason(s), simply complete this short form to share your message with the community.

 


Want to read more?

Read the blog Paul created for World Digital Preservation Day 2025.

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Akobe Oluwatosin Dan
2 hours ago
I preserve because no knowledge in whatever form is a waste. If not needed today, it will be needed tomorrow and that's the beauty of sustainability and continuity.
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