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Many libraries and publishers may be unfamiliar with the concept of a dark archive and its significance for document recovery and digital protection against threats. In this blog, we will explain its features and importance for their benefit. A dark archive is a secure and restricted repository designed for the long-term preservation of digital content. […]

In recent years, the landscape of scholarly publishing has evolved significantly, necessitating clear guidelines for maintaining the integrity of published research. The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has responded to this need with the publication of NISO RP-45-2024, a set of comprehensive recommendations designed to guide publishers, editors, authors, and institutions in effectively communicating retractions,

Please review and provide feedback on a new draft international standard for the preservation of eBooks published in the EPUB format. On behalf of ISO and NISO, CLOCKSS is leading the development of EPUB/a (a for archive) and would appreciate your insight and expertise. Let’s work together to ensure EPUB files remain accessible and part

We are delighted to announce that we are finalists at the Digital Preservation Coalition Awards 2024.  CLOCKSS has been chosen as a finalist in the “Teaching and Communication” category for efforts to inform academic publishers about the importance of long-term digital preservation and engage them in actively preserving their books and journals. Preserving Books for

By Gali Halevi, MLS, PhD Collection Director at CLOCKSS In the dynamic world of academic publishing, maintaining the integrity of research is absolutely crucial. These journals bear the weighty responsibility of upholding the principles of research integrity and appropriate scholarly conduct. However, in recent times, a troubling trend has emerged. Predatory journals and paper mills

We would like to ask for your support in championing the vital cause of digital preservation. Your influence and reach could significantly contribute to the protection of digital content and our shared cultural and intellectual heritage. Did you know that 25% of academic journals are known to be at risk? For academic books, digital preservation

By Gali Halevi, MLS, PhD Collection Director at CLOCKSS As someone deeply immersed in the world of library collections, I’ve come to recognize the significance of ensuring that our collections, archives, and repositories reflect the rich tapestry of global scholarship and diverse communities. In striving to build library and archival collections that are truly inclusive

LOCKSS founders Vicky Reich and David Rosenthal recall their early efforts to Keep Stuff Safe, and their motivation for the innovative digital preservation system The foundation of LOCKSS in 1999 was conceived in an unlikely spot – when Vicky Reich and David Rosenthal were hiking the Cañada de Pala trail at Joseph D. Grant County

It’s hard to know what is preserved, and that seems to me quite a fundamental problem. I write this blog wearing my Crossref hat. The point of the Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) that we issue is that the link to the content is persistent. If the original publisher goes bankrupt or disappears for any reason,

OECD is working with both CLOCKSS and the Global LOCKSS Network to ensure the long-term preservation of books, journals, datasets and working papers in the OECD iLibrary. OECD iLibrary is the online library of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) featuring its books, papers, podcasts and statistics and is the knowledge base of