Digital Archives in Heritage Collections deliver digital preservation in collaboration with Digital Library and other stakeholders in Library & University Collections and across Information Services. Learn more about digital preservation and how we manage digital archives. What is Digital Preservation? Paper records can remain accessible and readable for hundreds of years stored in appropriate conditions, but to ensure long-term access to digital records creators and archivists must intervene in order to prevent loss or obsolescence. What is the Digital Archive service? Find out about the Digital Preservation services delivered by Heritage Collections and Digital Library. How do we look after digital archives? The Digital Archives sit within University Archives and use international standards and best practice as guidance to ensure the continued authenticity and accessibility of selected digital resources. How to use the digital archive service? What you need to know if you have digital records or materials you would like to donate or transfer to the Archives. This section includes guidance for looking after digital materials in the meantime. Digital Preservation Policy Read our current Digital Preservation Policy, approved by the University Executive on 10 June 2025. Web Archiving Web Archiving is the process of creating reliable copies of web-based content for long term preservation. This article was published on 2024-08-21
