National Archives of Australia has upgraded its membership to become the latest Full Member of the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC).
"We have an important role in safekeeping Australian Government records that reflect our nation’s history. It has been very beneficial to be part of an international community dedicated to the preservation of, and increased citizen access, to digital records," explains Rowena Loo, Director of Digital Archives Innovation & Research for National Archives’ Transformation Office. "As full members, we will continue to connect and collaborate with other DPC members to further strengthen our knowledge and skills in digital preservation."
Chair of the DPC, Professor Jane Winters, welcomed the news saying: "We are delighted that the NAA has decided to become a Full Member and will now join the DPC Representative Council. The dedication and contributions of our colleagues in Australia have been truly remarkable, and we are excited to continue this journey together."
An international charitable foundation which supports digital preservation, the DPC helps its members around the world to deliver resilient long-term access to digital content and services through community engagement, targeted advocacy work, training and workforce development, capacity building, good practice and standards, and through good management and governance. Its vision is a secure digital legacy.
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