This post was written by Mackenzie Beasley, Digital Preservation Specialist. Former Deputy Archivist Debra Steidel Wall had a vision to document all digital preservation procedures and share our practices so that no unit at NARA would ever have to start from scratch again. And while it began as a vision, it’s now a reality with … Continue reading NARA’s Digital Preservation Standard Operating Procedure Library
This has been a busy year for the Digital Preservation Unit at NARA, full of growth and new opportunities. As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share some highlights from the past year. Our team of five, Mackenzie Beasley, Leslie Johnston, Amanda May, Hannah Wang, and myself (Elizabeth England), have recently started working … Continue reading Digital Preservation Year in Review
Welcome to the newest blog from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - Fixity Check! Here’s a brief Q&A with more information on the blog. What is this blog about? Did you know NARA has already been receiving and preserving digital records for over 50 years?! As the U.S. federal government transitions toward … Continue reading Welcome to Fixity Check
