Books on Personal Digital Archiving at University Libraries
Personal Digital Archiving by Call Number: CD977.P48 2014ISBN: 9781633212633Publication Date: 2014-01-01Contains a series essays on subject of personal digital archiving. The topics include guidance for such things as choosing file formats and adding descriptions to digital photographs; first-hand accounts of working with and preserving personal collections; descriptions of outreach activities and interviews with library professionals on the subject of personal digital archiving.
The Complete Guide to Personal Digital Archiving by Call Number: CD977.C655 2018ISBN: 9780838916056Publication Date: 2017-11-21Featuring expert contributors working in a variety of contexts, this resource will help you help your patrons take charge of their personal materials.Personal Archiving: Preserving our Digital Heritage by
ISBN: 9781573874809Publication Date: 2013-10-14Personal Archiving contains reviews of research, legal issues, activities of libraries and academic institutions, relevant services and software products, and case studies by individuals.
Managing the Digital You by Call Number: CD974.4.C65 2017ISBN: 9781538126233Publication Date: 2019-02-08A much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers identify what items are important to them personally so that they can effectively prioritize their time and effort.Managing Digital Legacies by
ISBN: 9781491957776Publication Date: 2017Today most of us are part of a highly connected digital world. If you're like many people, you have complicated digital entanglements, from physical devices with stored photos to online banking and social media accounts. The heavier the digital footprint, the more complicated it is to rein it all in.
Online Resources on Digital Archiving
Publications
- Personal Digital Archiving by Gabriela Redwine, 2015Explores some of the key challenges individuals face as they struggle to manage and store their digital files. The problems and recommendations outlined in the report can aid individual creators and users of personal digital archives, as well as the curators who may be in a position to provide advice about what to keep and how to preserve it, in their efforts to preserve personal digital files for the long term.
- Perspectives on Personal Digital Archiving by Library of Congress, 2013This publication collects key posts on personal digital archiving from The Signal, the Library of Congress digital preservation blog. Perspectives on Personal Digital Archiving is intended as a primer for the digital archive novice, as well as a refresher for those with more experience.
- Preserving Personal Digital Files by Sarah Wingo, 2012This guide from the University of Michigan Library offers information about using digital preservation best practices to keep your digital materials safe, so that you will be able to access them into the future.
Websites
- Personal Archiving: Preserving Your Digital Memories (Library of Congress)The Library of Congress Personal Archiving page contains links to videos and resources for archiving your personal digital collection, including format-specific guidance and suggestions for low-cost archiving solutions.