Forensics of digital librarianship
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 31 October 2011
Abstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to examine important issues relating to digital preservation with a focus on file integrity and digital forensics.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a viewpoint paper.
Findings
This paper highlights important issues relating to digital preservation and offers suggestions on comprehensive approaches to achieving a high level of integrity with library digital repositories.
Practical implications
Libraries have always had as a part of their core mission the preservation of information and cultural heritage. The seriousness with which the challenges associated with digital preservation are met will determine the reputation of libraries as continuing to be a reliable preserver of cultural heritage and research data.
Social implications
Libraries play an important role in cultural heritage and preservation of research data. This role is manifested both generally and specifically within the academic context. It is important that libraries stay at the forefront of developing reliable means for digital preservation.
Originality/value
Several means of achieving a high degree of reliability in the area of digital preservation are suggested. If these and similar ideas suggested from others in the field are followed, it will assist libraries in maintaining a reputation as reliable preservers of cultural heritage and as important players in twenty‐first century research endeavors.
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Citation
Fox, R. (2011), "Forensics of digital librarianship", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 264-271. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751111182560
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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