Digital Preservation and Archiving Training Course

Introduction

In the digital age, preserving and archiving information is crucial to ensuring long-term access, data integrity, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Without a proper strategy, digital assets are at risk of degradation, obsolescence, and loss.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of digital preservation and archiving principles, best practices, and technologies. Participants will explore strategies for long-term data storage, metadata management, digital formats, and ensuring authenticity and security in digital archives.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Archivists and records managers
• Digital preservation specialists
• Librarians and information professionals
• IT and data governance professionals
• Compliance officers and legal teams
• Museum, heritage, and cultural institution professionals

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand the principles and challenges of digital preservation
✅ Identify risks associated with digital obsolescence and data degradation
✅ Develop strategies for preserving and maintaining digital records and archives
✅ Apply metadata standards to enhance discoverability and integrity
✅ Implement best practices for digital file formats and storage solutions
✅ Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards

Duration

5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Preservation and Archiving

• Definition and importance of digital preservation
• Challenges and risks in digital archiving
• Key frameworks and international standards (OAIS, ISO 14721, NDSA Levels of Digital Preservation)

Module 2: Digital File Formats and Storage Strategies

• Choosing preservation-friendly file formats
• File conversion and migration strategies
• Storage solutions: cloud, on-premises, hybrid approaches
• Ensuring redundancy and backup strategies

Module 3: Metadata and Digital Object Management

• Role of metadata in digital preservation
• Key metadata standards (Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS)
• Structuring metadata for long-term access and retrieval

Module 4: Ensuring Authenticity, Integrity, and Security

• Digital signatures, checksums, and fixity checks
• Version control and audit trails
• Access control and user permissions

Module 5: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Considerations

• Compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, HIPAA, FOIA)
• Intellectual property and copyright issues
• Ethical considerations in digital preservation

Module 6: Implementing a Digital Preservation Strategy

• Developing policies and governance frameworks
• Integrating digital archiving into organizational workflows
• Case studies and real-world applications

General remarks

• Customizable courses are available to address the specific needs of your organization.
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Lenol Development Center.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, tea break and lunch.
• Accommodation and airport pick up are made upon request
• For any inquiries reach us through info@lenoldevelopmentcenter.com or +254 710 314 746
• Payment should be made to our bank