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Automating the packaging and ingest processes to preserve bulk digital collections
Journal of Digital Media Management,
9
(4),
305-315
(2021)
Abstract
Providing support to ingest and access bulk collections requires early planning around access and exploring methods that are specific to the data attributes. This paper explores the motivations, constraints and methods that have been employed in the development and implementation of dual automation-based solutions for processing and ingesting large-scale collections into a digital preservation system at the Yale University Library. Implementing dual methods has allowed for the use of multiple technology stacks, close collaboration between preservation staff and subject specialists, and a considerable increase in throughput.
Keywords: Digital preservation; automation; bulk data; access planning
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Author's Biography
David Cirella is a digital preservation librarian at Yale University Library where he works with stakeholders from around the institution towards the long-term preservation of their digital content. His areas of interest include digital forensics, programming and information retrieval. He currently serves on the Documentation and Training Committee of the BitCurator Consortium.
Grete T. Graf Grete Graf is a digital preservation librarian at Yale University Library where she collaborates with staff members across the institution to preserve their digital content for the long term. Her areas of interest include web archiving and data visualisation for preservation reporting. She currently serves on the Communications and Publications and Innovation Awards working groups for the National Digital Stewardship Alliance.
