Research Guides: Digital Preservation: Digital Preservation Resources

Resources from JMU Libraries

Digital Preservation Policy
Outlines the purpose and scope of digital preservation at JMU Libraries.
JMU Scholarly Commons Collection Development Policy & Preservation Support Policy
Provides information on recommended file formats for long term preservation.

Levels of Digital Preservation
A resource for practitioners building or evaluating a digital preservation program.
Digital Preservation at the Library of Congress
Links to guidelines and preservation tools.
The Theory and Craft of Digital Preservation
Preprint available from Trevor Owens
National Digital Stewardship Alliance
A consortium of organizations committed to the long term preservation of digital information.