Authors : Dr. Rajeshwari S Matoli

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul1774

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Abstract : In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, preserving information is a crucial issue as we encounter challenges such as technological obsolescence, data deterioration, and changing storage formats. Digital preservation includes various techniques and tools aimed at securing the long-term accessibility, integrity, and usability of digital materials. This paper investigates essential strategies and methodologies for protecting digital content, such as data migration, emulation, and format normalization. It also analyses the significance of metadata in sustaining context and usability, along with the necessity of strong backup and redundancy systems. Furthermore, the paper explores emerging tools and technologies, including cloud storage solutions, blockchain, and machine learning, that are reshaping the field of digital preservation. The paper emphasizes best practices for institutional collaboration and the development of policy frameworks that can promote sustainable preservation efforts. Ultimately, as the amount of digital information continues to rise, a comprehensive and flexible approach to digital preservation is critical for maintaining the accessibility of invaluable digital heritage across future generations.

Keywords : Digital Preservation, Information Safeguards, Preservation Tools, Data Integrity.

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