LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

LOCKSS stands for "Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe." It is a digital preservation method used to protect important online content, such as academic journals, websites, and other digital materials. The idea is simple: by creating multiple copies of digital information across different locations, the risk of losing that information is greatly reduced. If one copy becomes damaged or inaccessible, others remain available. This decentralized approach helps ensure that valuable content endures over time, even as technology changes or individual sources become unavailable. Essentially, having many copies of something increases its chances of surviving long-term.