Long-Term Preservation

Long-term preservation refers to the methods and practices used to protect and maintain digital and physical materials so they remain accessible and authentic over many years or decades. This involves regularly updating formats, storing copies in secure environments, and managing metadata to ensure future generations can reliably access, interpret, and use the information. It is essential for safeguarding cultural heritage, scientific records, and historical documents against decay, obsolescence, or loss, ensuring that valuable knowledge and resources remain available well into the future.