Prepared for the Digital Archives Working Group
by Eric Milenkiewicz, University Archivist (CSUSB)
March 2021
Overview
The volume of unique digital assets that need to be managed and preserved by the California State University (CSU) Libraries has increased considerably over the last decade, a trend that is likely to continue in the years ahead. However, the necessary framework (i.e., tools, resources, expertise) to support the long-term digital preservation of these assets is still lacking across the CSU Libraries. While some CSU campuses have implemented tools such as digital asset management systems (DAMS) to gain greater control and management over their digital assets, many campuses still lack access to a DAMS and the management functions they support. Furthermore, many of the DAMS solutions currently in-use simply back-up data (to local servers or the cloud), which does not constitute long-term digital preservation.
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