DIGITAL PRESERVATION TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

In the digital age, the preservation of electronic records and digital assets has become a
critical concern for libraries, archives, museums, and institutions worldwide. Digital
preservation involves a series of managed activities necessary to ensure continued access to
digital materials for as long as necessary. This paper explores the various tools and techniques
used in digital preservation, such as migration, emulation, metadata standards, and checksum
validation. It also examines prominent digital preservation systems and software, including
LOCKSS, Archivematica, and Preservica. The study highlights the challenges of digital
obsolescence, data degradation, and long-term accessibility, offering strategies for ensuring
digital continuity. Through an evaluation of current practices, the paper underscores the
importance of a proactive, policy-driven, and technologically updated approach to sustainable
digital preservation. This study seeks to address these concerns by identifying and evaluating
the strengths, limitations, and applicability of existing digital preservation tools and techniques.