Abstract:Libraries have managed their information in various analogue formats (hard copy) including parchment, paper,
videotape and photographic film, and they now need to preserve their digital resources for as long as they are
needed. The preservation of digital resources in academic institutions in India is an imperative because of the
proliferation of digital resources and the realities of the digital revolution. The study focused on digital
preservation practices within academic libraries in India. In India they are focused on the preservation of
cultural heritage, preservation of electronic government and preservation of public digital information.
Academic libraries are changing dramatically by adopting new means of technology in all activities and have so
far evolved from focusing on managing physical resources and related services to transforming resources and
services into digital formats. The.....
KEYWORDS
Digital Preservation
Documents Preservation Planning
Digital resources
Preservation Initiatives
Preservation strategies
Information Resource Centre (IRC)
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