Digitization as a Preservation Method – Comments from the Netherlands
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in the USA has adopted digitization as a method for preservation. In a report published on the ARL web site Recognizing Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method (June 2004), and reprinted in this issue of Microform & Imaging Review, the ARL states its views on this transition. It is a thorough report, paying attention to a variety of aspects of preservation reformatting. Also, it presents a clear view on the possibilities of new reformatting methods. The ARL is a large and influential library organization. So this statement might lead to a major shift in mass preservation policies worldwide. But it also raises questions. The most important one: is this a wise step at this moment? What follows are our reactions.
© 2004 by K. G. Saur
Articles in the same Issue
- Impressum
- From the Editor-in-Chief
- Comment and News
- Recognizing Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method
- “Wouldn't Be Prudent”: Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method
- A Critique of “Recognizing Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method”
- Addressing a Risk Perspective when Considering Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method: A Response from “Down Under”
- Digitization as a Preservation Method – A Comment from Singapore
- Digitization as a Preservation Method – Comments from the Netherlands
- Digital Preservation in the Context of Changing Reading Behaviors and Research Methods
- It's Time to Recognize the Technologies That Are in Place
- Digitization for Preservation: Far Too Many Benefits over Microfilming
- Why the Preservation Community Should Support ARL's Call for Acceptance of Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method
- Evans Digital Edition
- TL-2 (Taxonomic Literature, 2nd edition) Online
- Index 2004 Microform & Imaging Review
Articles in the same Issue
- Impressum
- From the Editor-in-Chief
- Comment and News
- Recognizing Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method
- “Wouldn't Be Prudent”: Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method
- A Critique of “Recognizing Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method”
- Addressing a Risk Perspective when Considering Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method: A Response from “Down Under”
- Digitization as a Preservation Method – A Comment from Singapore
- Digitization as a Preservation Method – Comments from the Netherlands
- Digital Preservation in the Context of Changing Reading Behaviors and Research Methods
- It's Time to Recognize the Technologies That Are in Place
- Digitization for Preservation: Far Too Many Benefits over Microfilming
- Why the Preservation Community Should Support ARL's Call for Acceptance of Digitization as a Preservation Reformatting Method
- Evans Digital Edition
- TL-2 (Taxonomic Literature, 2nd edition) Online
- Index 2004 Microform & Imaging Review
