Digital Preservation and Sustainability of Library and Information Science Research and Practices

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dc.contributor.authorFamuyiwa, Shola Temitope
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-09T18:00:38Z
dc.date.available2025-05-09T18:00:38Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractAbstract Digital preservation plays a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of Library and Information Science (LIS) research and practices. This study examines the current state of digital preservation in LIS institutions, the strategies employed to enhance sustainability, and the challenges hindering long-term preservation efforts. Findings reveal that while Nigerian LIS institutions are progressively adopting digital preservation practices, these efforts are often constrained by technological obsolescence, inadequate infrastructure, and financial limitations. The lack of standardized approaches further exacerbates the sustainability concerns, making digital resources vulnerable to loss and inaccessibility over time. Strategies such as institutional policy development, increased funding, and capacity building are identified as essential measures to improve digital preservation outcomes. The study emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to digital preservation, advocating for investment in emerging technologies, skill development programs, and stronger institutional policies to safeguard LIS research outputs and practices. By addressing these challenges, LIS institutions can ensure the longevity and accessibility of digital resources, fostering a more resilient and sustainable research environment. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on digital preservation, providing practical insights for policymakers, LIS professionals, and researchers aiming to enhance the sustainability of digital resources in the field. Keywords: Digital preservation, Sustainability, Library and Information Science, Research and Practices
dc.identifier.citationDigital preservation, Sustainability, Library and Information Science, Research and Practices
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/16592
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPublished by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 7 No. 2; 155-169
dc.titleDigital Preservation and Sustainability of Library and Information Science Research and Practices
dc.title.alternativeIlorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science
dc.typeArticle

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