CLOCKSS triggers NamesforLife

  NamesforLife contains micro-publications and was founded to solve a long-standing problem in biology: resolution of the ambiguity between nomenclature and biological objects and concepts. NamesforLife made names actionable. So… if you need to  know the relationship between Pyrobaculum neutrophilum and Thermoproteus neutrophilus dive in! Entries contain a historical record of both the name and […]

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Book publishers: did you know that ONIX can (and ideally should!) include details of the dark archive or archives where a copy of the book has been lodged for long-term preservation?

Contributors and publishers alike know that their scholarly and academic books, educational material, and even some trade titles form an important part of our shared cultural heritage or scholarly record. Safeguarding that heritage – in the form of archived copies of those books and e-books – is the remit of national libraries, and for digital

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PLOS Partners with CLOCKSS to Safeguard its Journals: A Milestone in Open-Access Preservation

PLOS (Public Library of Science) has played a pivotal role in advancing open-access publishing, promoting the goal of making scientific knowledge freely available to all. By eliminating barriers to access, PLOS has enabled researchers, scholars, and the public to engage with important research without the hindrance of paywalls. This commitment has significantly contributed to the

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Advancing Digital Preservation, Empowering Librarians, and Enhancing DEI

It was an honor to be selected to participate in the IFLA ARL “Hot Topics” Webinar on Current & Future Literacies. We’ve been evaluating the CLOCKSS archival collection through a DEI lens, and discovered that while we are strong in most subject areas there is room for improvement in the preservation of regional publications from

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Preserving Knowledge: The Power of Collaboration between OAPEN Foundation and CLOCKSS

by Gali Halevi and Ronald Snijder In the digital age, ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of academic and scholarly books is more crucial than ever. Partnership between CLOCKSS and the OAPEN Foundation is proving crucial. The partnership began in 2022 when CLOCKSS, DOAB and the OAPEN Library commissioned research from Mikael Laakso . Utilizing

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CLOCKSS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving the diversity of communities, languages, and regions, we have developed a focused strategy aimed at building as diverse a collection as possible. This strategy outlines specific, actionable steps to achieve greater inclusivity in our preservation efforts. In May 2024, we presented our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

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Preserving Scholarship for Future Generations

We will be presenting at the Committee for Higher Education Libraries in South Africa (CHELSA) meeting at the end of September. Read our value proposition on preserving scholarship for future generations by ensuring that critical research, knowledge, and cultural content remain accessible in perpetuity. By partnering with libraries, publishers, and institutions worldwide, we guarantee that

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Leveraging Analytics for DEI Driven Archival and Preservation Practices: A Multifaceted Approach

We conducted a thorough analysis of our collection to assess its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) profile, with a focus on identifying gaps in representation across regions, languages, and disciplines and presented it at the Counsil of Australian University Libraries (CAUL) meeting in August 2024. By leveraging advanced analytics, we were able to gain insights

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Web Archiving: The process of collecting and storing websites and web pages for long-term access and preservation

Web archiving is the process of collecting and storing websites and web pages for long-term access and preservation. The goal is to capture and retain the content of websites, including text, images, multimedia, and other elements, as they appear at a specific point in time. Web archiving is essential for preserving digital information, especially considering

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