DPC
Preserving eBooks
The production, distribution and consumption of books have been transformed in the last decade: the technologies that support the book trade have been revolutionised; new entrants into the market suddenly enjoy a dominant position; readers’ expectations of how and what they consume have altered; and the boundaries between books and other types of media are no longer clear. New formats, new expectations about ownership and rapid changes in the underlying economics of the industry each create significant preservation risks. The ‘facts on the ground’ already challenge the ways that memory institutions have historically cared for published content, while rapid innovation means that those who preserve eBooks need to respond adroitly to unseen processes largely outside their control. Although there is much to learn from eJournal preservation, the reality of eBook production is that of a much larger and much more diverse market where processes are less well understood and in which the potential for loss is considerably greater.
The DPC has commissioned a Technology Watch Report to review the distinctive problems of eBook preservation. This day-long briefing will give DPC members a preview of the report and provide a forum for those interested in the topic to discuss the issues with colleagues and representatives of the publishing industry. As well as introducing the latest thinking on eBook preservation, it will look to emerging trends in the publishing industry, helping participants adapt their responses for the long term.
Programme
- Preserving eBooks (Sheila Morrissey, Portico)
- Creating and preserving eBooks: a case study (Duncan Campbell, Wiley)
- Collecting and Preserving eBooks: a case study (William Palmer, the British Library)
- Future trends in eBook production: an academic publisher’s view (Andy Williams, Palgrave)
- heBooks: Reflections on the uses and potential of eBook technology in Higher Education (Richard Davis ULCC)
- Notes from the future: the publishing industry and eBooks in 2020 (Helena Markou Oxford Brookes University)
Preserving eBooks: members' preview of new Technology Watch Report
Added on 11 May 2014
DPC is delighted to give members a preview of its latest Technology Watch Report: Preserving eBook by Amy Kirchhoff and Sheila Morrissey of Portico.
‘There are some serious preservation risks associated with the formats in which eBooks are created, explained the authors. ‘This is particularly true for proprietary formats, and those tied to a commercial vendor’s hardware platform or distribution system.’
Technology Bytes Webinar: Martin Springell from Tessella / Preservica
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DPC signs memorandum to collaborate with Open Planets Foundation
Added on 6 May 2014
The Open Planets Foundation (OPF) and the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) are delighted to announce a new memorandum of understanding that strengthens their ongoing collaboration to tackle digital preservation challenges.
Signed by OPF Executive Director, Ed Fay, and DPC Executive Director, William Kilbride, at the DPC offices in Glasgow, the MoU commits both two organisations to share knowledge and expertise, deliver joint events, and to support the development of tools and best practices.
Technology Bytes Webinar: Porter Olsen from BitCurator
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Technology Bytes Webinar: Courtney Mumma from Artefactual
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The Digital Preservation Coalition welcomes the United Nations as its latest full member
Added on 21 March 2014
The DPC is pleased to announce that United Nations (UN) Archives and Records Management Section joined the coalition in March this year.
“We believe it’s important for the UN to be seen to be active in digital preservation and being part of the DPC will provide the right kind support and expertise for our work to develop digital preservation capacity and capability within the UN’s Secretariat,” explains Bridget Sisk, Chief of the Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS).
ARMS acquires, preserves, and makes available material created or received during all UN business, ensuring that historically significant records are made available for a variety of research uses, including teaching purposes, legal proceedings, building plans, publications, television and radio programs.
CyMAL joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
Added on 25 February 2014
The DPC is pleased to announce that the Welsh Government, through its CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales division joined the coalition on 18th December 2013.
‘The Welsh Government is concerned with ensuring the safekeeping of Wales’ digital resources, for access now and in the future. CyMAL is the policy division which promotes and protects the culture and heritage of Wales by supporting its museums, archives and libraries,’ explains Linda Tomos, CyMAL’s Director.
ULCC announces Arkivum partnership
Added on 13 February 2014
ULCC would like to share the announcement of its partnership with Arkivum Ltd., providers of large scale, long term, and cost effective digital archiving solutions.
The partnership with Arkivum enables ULCC to offer an integrated, long term digital preservation solution to the academic, heritage and special collections sector - by adding large scale and long term digital archiving capabilities to its existing service portfolio of digital preservation training, consultancy, and repository development and management.
Arkivum offer a very well designed and reliable archival storage solution, addressing many digital preservation system requirements. Full details are on their website: http://arkivum.com/pages/services/#why