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The preservation of databases

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Title:

The preservation of databases

Author(s):

Kevin Ashley

Journal:

VINE

Year:

2004

Volume:

34

Issue:

2

Page:

66 - 70


ISSN:

0305-5728


DOI:

10.1108/03055720410551075

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

This article outlines past and present practice in the long-term preservation of databases. It describes one typology of databases affecting preservation methods. It also covers some outstanding challenges to database preservation and gives pointers to further reading on database preservation activity around the world.

Keywords:

Databases, Digital storage, Standards


Article Type:

Conceptual Paper


Article URL:

http://oberon.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03055720410551075

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