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World Digital Preservation Day 2026: Calling All DPC Bloggers!
Added on 7 September 2026
World Digital Preservation Day 2026 is approaching, and once again we are inviting DPC Members and Supporters to share their perspectives through the DPC blog! Taking place on 5 November, this year’s WDPD theme is: Save Our Stories (SOS): Our digital heritage in danger.
Each year, our blogs form an important part of World Digital Preservation Day, bringing together experiences, ideas and perspectives from across the DPC community.They give us a chance to share what matters to us, learn from one another and, together, raise awareness of why digital preservation is so important.
The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
Added on 3 September 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to announce that the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives has joined, becoming the Coalition’s newest Full Member.
The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Through its collections, services, and expertise, it supports access to knowledge, advances research, and preserves the documentary and published record of the Smithsonian and the wider cultural heritage community.
By joining the DPC, the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives becomes part of an international community of organizations committed to securing long-term access to digital content and ensuring that digital materials remain accessible and usable for future generations.
iPRES 2025: Complete Proceedings, Presentations and Recordings Now Available
Added on 2 September 2026
The iPRES 2025 conference organisers have announced that the complete iPRES 2025 Proceedings are now available. Alongside the conference submissions, the proceedings provide a wider record of the iPRES 2025 conference, including the programme and keynotes, information about the hosts, venue, themes and organisation, award winners, sponsors, and the social programme.
Call for Member-led Sessions: Help shape the DPC Members Forum and Networking Event Australasia/Asia-Pacific in Melbourne
Added on 2 September 2026
The program for the DPC Members Forum and Networking Event – Australasia/Asia-Pacific is taking shape, and we’re looking forward to bringing DPC Members together on 29 and 30 October, online and in person in Melbourne.
One of the best ways to get involved is to lead a session and bring your own question, idea or challenge to fellow Members! The Call for Member-led Sessions is open until Friday 18 September, giving Members the opportunity to contribute a session around something they would like to explore, share or work through with the DPC community.
J. Paul Getty Trust upgrades to Full Membership of the Digital Preservation Coalition
Added on 1 September 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to announce that the J. Paul Getty Trust (Getty) has upgraded from Associate to Full Membership of the Coalition.
A multifaceted cultural heritage organization consisting of the Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Foundation, Getty Museum, and Getty Research Institute, Getty is dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world's artistic legacy.
With an active programme of digital preservation activities in place for more than a decade, Getty has played an important role in advancing digital stewardship across the cultural heritage sector. Since joining the DPC as an Associate Member in 2021, Getty has engaged with the Coalition's international community and contributed to conversations around the long-term preservation and accessibility of digital collections.
Cyber Security and Resilience for Digital Preservation: new DPC Technology Watch Guidance Note series now on general release
Added on 31 August 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) has today released its complete three-part Technology Watch Guidance Note series, Cyber Security and Resilience for Digital Preservation, for general public access.
Following an exclusive preview for DPC Members over the summer, all three Guidance Notes are now freely available to the wider digital preservation community.
Written by Heather Lowrie, Director of Resilionix, and Garth Stewart, Head of Good Practice at the DPC, the series responds to the increasingly complex cyber threat landscape faced by organizations responsible for preserving digital content. It brings together cyber security and digital preservation perspectives, providing practical guidance to help practitioners and organizational leaders understand cyber risks, strengthen resilience and preparedness, and safeguard long-term access to digital content.
Vacancy for Internship (m/f/d): Conservation and Restoration of Electronic and Digital Art at ZKM
1 October 2026
Internship
Registration Now Open: DPC Members Forum & Networking Event – Melbourne, 29–30 October 2026
Added on 28 August 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to invite DPC Members to attend the DPC Members Forum and Networking Even - Australasia/Asia-Pacific, taking place on 29 and 30 October 2026 in Melbourne, Australia!
Reminder: Opportunity to Join the DPC Executive Board
Added on 27 August 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is inviting nominations from its Full Members for two forthcoming vacancies on the DPC's Executive Board. The vacancies arise as part of planned leadership transitions, including the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair.
Deadline Extended - Call for Applicants: DPC Grant for NDSA DigiPres 2026 (Virtual)
Added on 12 August 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to advertise a Career Development Fund grant to support a DPC Member attending the 2026 National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA) Digital Preservation Conference (DigiPres 2026), taking place virtually November 4-5, 2026 (Eastern Time).
This Career Development Fund grant will cover 100% of the registration fees for NDSA DigiPres 2026. Grant applications are welcomed from DPC Members until the extended deadline of 23:59 (anywhere in the world) on 18 September 2026. More details about the grant, eligibility, and criteria are provided below.