How to convey the value of digital preservation

Hear from Abra Schnur, University Archivist and Records Manager at Trinity University as she shares her story, timeline and top-tips for successfully advocating for digital preservation at her institution, helping to secure buy-in from key stakeholders. 

We all know the importance of ensuring digital content remains accessible and readable for the long-term...but how can you convince your stakeholders of the value and benefits of digital preservation? We’ve put together a pack of useful assets to accelerate the process and support you in clearly articulating the value of digital preservation to your stakeholders. Here’s some highlights of what’s included: Conveying the value slide deck - use as required when you present to stakeholders Starter vs other systems comparison table - easily highlight the difference between Starter & content management/cloud storage  Buena Vista University case study - inspiration & top tips when speaking to IT and others at your organization Short demo video in Starter - perfect for showing how Starter preserves and renders obsolete fil formats  Don’t forget to show your Starter repository to stakeholders and grant funders, so they can see first hand what you have achieved! As they say, a pict