The Library of Congress has announced the formation of the National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA), a partnership of institutions and organisations dedicated to preserving and providing access to selected databases, web pages, video, audio and other digital content with enduring value.
The alliance is a result of the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP), which the Library has administered since 2000. In establishing the programme, Congress directed the Library to work with other federal agencies and a variety of additional communities to develop a national approach to digital preservation. NDIIPP has reportedly achieved substantial success though partnering with more than 170 institutions to provide access to a diverse national collection of digital content.
The NDSA will build on this accomplishment by focusing on several goals. It will develop improved preservation standards and practices; work with experts to identify categories of digital information that are most worthy of preservation; and take steps to incorporate content into a national collection. It will provide national leadership for digital-preservation education and training. The new organisation will also provide communication and outreach for all aspects of digital preservation.
The NDSA will launch with a core set of founding members drawn from current NDIIPP project partners. Those members will develop a roadmap for immediate action, including a process for expanding membership.
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