New Members

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.

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.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to announce that the University of New Mexico Libraries has joined as its latest Associate Member. The Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections is committed to preserving and providing access to the historical and cultural record of the University, the state of New Mexico, the Southwestern United States, Mexico and Latin America.

Located within the Libraries at the University of New Mexico, the Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections stewards both physical and digital collections and administers a digital asset management system serving 22 cultural heritage organizations across New Mexico.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to announce that the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has joined the Coalition as its newest Associate Member.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history, serving as the country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. An important part of its mission is maintaining long-term access to its large, diverse and growing digital collection, which includes more than 100 million digital assets comprising digitized microfilm, original documents, film, magnetic media, object photography and a substantial born-digital oral history collection.

Aboriginal History Archive joins the Digital Preservation Coalition

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to announce that the Aboriginal History Archive (AHA) has joined the Coalition as an Associate Member.

Based at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, the Aboriginal History Archive preserves and provides access to records documenting Aboriginal activism, self-determination, land rights, and community histories. Through its collections and partnerships, the Archive supports community-led approaches to preserving and sharing First Nations histories, ensuring these records remain accessible to current and future generations.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to announce that the National Film Archive – Audiovisual Institute (FINA) has joined as its newest Associate Member.

Based in Warsaw, Poland, FINA was established in 2017 through the merger of the National Film Archive, which traces its history back more than 70 years, and the National Audiovisual Institute (NInA). Today, FINA preserves and promotes audiovisual heritage through digitization, restoration, and broad public access.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to announce that the Archives of the Council of the European Union have joined as its newest Associate Member.

The Archives of the Council of the European Union preserve the institutional memory of both the Council of the European Union and the European Council, storing and providing access to historical files dating back to the first Council meeting in 1952. Their collections offer a unique opportunity to retrace the Council’s history and its role in European integration.

By joining the DPC, the Council Archives connect with an international community of digital preservation practitioners committed to ensuring long-term access to digital records of enduring value.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to announce that CBC / Radio-Canada has joined as its latest Associate Member.

CBC / Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. For almost 90 years, CBC has promoted Canadian culture and supported democratic life through a wide range of content that informs, enlightens, and entertains. Commenting on the new membership, Ann Cox, Senior Manager, Library Services at CBC / Radio-Canada, said:

“We are excited to join the DPC to help foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and collective advancement of digital preservation best practices. With an immense and growing archive, the DPC offers access to essential resources, expertise, and a network for future-proofing our collections, ensuring long-term authenticity, and enhancing content accessibility through emerging technologies.”

A private archive has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition on 1st March 2026.

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The Archives and Records Council Wales (ARCW) has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) this month, becoming the Coalition’s newest Full Member.

ARCW is the representative body for institutions and organizations across Wales involved in caring for archives. Established in 1995, ARCW works to influence policy, raise awareness of archive issues, and provide a collaborative forum for archive services and related organizations in Wales. It also supports joint projects, including initiatives in digital preservation, and brings together archive services to share knowledge and address common challenges.

“Archives and Records Council Wales is delighted to be joining the DPC," says Dr. Lisa Snook, Chair of Archives and Records Council Wales. “As a membership body accustomed to working collaboratively, we look forward to working with the DPC to share knowledge of digital preservation across the archive sector in Wales.  We would like to thank Welsh Government for their support to enable this to happen."