Digital preservation, as defined by the ALCTS Preservation and
Reformatting Section, "combines policies, strategies and actions to
ensure access to reformatted and born digital content regardless of the
challenges of media failure and technological change. The goal of
digital preservation is the accurate rendering of authenticated content
over time." Visit
here for additional definitions of digital preservation.
This page lists resources for individuals or institutions getting
started with digital preservation, and links to standards, tools, and
further resources for learning more about preserving digital content.