Exploring the Effectiveness and Durability of Digital Preservation and Curation Services

With generous funding from the Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS), Ithaka S+R are initiating an 18-month research project to examine and assess how digital preservation and curation systems (DPCS) are developed, deployed, and sustained. Libraries, archives and museums are increasingly dependent on digital platforms to support the curation, discovery, and long-term management of digital content. Yet, some of these systems and tools have substantial sustainability challenges. This study aims to examine the business approaches of community-based DPCS,  and also what it means for DPCS to be inclusive and accessible.