Hannes Kulovits, Christoph Becker and Andreas Rauber:
Roles and responsibilities in digital preservation decision making: Towards effective governance
In: Proceedings from ‘UNESCO The Memory of the World in the Digital Age: Digitization and Preservation’ 26-28 September 2012 in Vancouver, Canada, pp.1360-1380
Abstract:
In this article, we take a critical look at the current state of the art in decision making for digital preservation operations. The goal of preservation planning is to ensure that the optimal decision is taken to maintain the authenticity and understandability of digital objects. To accomplish this, the preservation planner needs to have an understanding of both the organizational context and the challenges posed by the quest for digital longevity. Clear roles and responsibilities for each process are a key success factor of effective governance. Hence, we elaborate on required activities and discuss roles and responsibilities. The conclusions shall contribute to a clarification of the planner role and highlight crucial skills and expertise required.
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