Will Our Future Selves Thank Us? An Examination of Born-digital Curation Practices at the University of Kentucky Libraries

Authors

Sarah Dorpinghaus, University of Kentucky
Ruth E. Bryan, University of Kentucky LibrariesFollow
Megan M. Mummey, University of Kentucky
Emily B. Collier, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

University of Kentucky archivists share practical tips, tools, and mental frameworks to identify gaps, pitfalls, and opportunities in stewarding born-digital collections. Topics include managing a shifting digital preservation landscape, instituting comprehensive appraisal practices while considering environmental impact, curating born-digital and web-based university records, and aligning resources with future collection needs.

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

11-2023

Notes/Citation Information

Digital Library Federation, St. Louis, MO

Repository Citation

Dorpinghaus, Sarah; Bryan, Ruth E.; Mummey, Megan M.; and Collier, Emily B., "Will Our Future Selves Thank Us? An Examination of Born-digital Curation Practices at the University of Kentucky Libraries" (2023). Library Presentations. 264.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/libraries_present/264