The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) welcomes Newcastle University Library (NCL) as its latest Associate Member this week.
In its role at the heart of a leading academic institution, Newcastle University Library recognizes the critical importance of digital preservation in safeguarding its valuable collections. With a growing emphasis on digital resources and an increasing volume of born-digital and digitized materials, the library is committed to enhancing its long-term accessibility and management solutions. The library's Special Collections department anticipates a significant increase in digital collection ingestion, highlighting the importance of robust digital preservation strategies.
“Newcastle University Library are delighted to join the DPC,” says Ian Johnson, Head of Special Collections & Archives for NCL. “We see this as a wonderful opportunity to share and benefit from best practice among fellow custodians of digital heritage and research outputs, and hope that our participation will contribute to further collaboration across the sector.”
Jane Winters, Chair of the DPC, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Newcastle University Library to our growing international community. Their decision to join the DPC reflects a strong commitment to addressing the complex challenges of digital preservation. NCL’s expertise and perspective will undoubtedly enrich our collective knowledge, particularly in the realm of university libraries. We look forward to the valuable insights and collaborative opportunities that their membership will bring to the Coalition."
The DPC is an international charitable foundation which supports digital preservation, helping 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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