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Preservation of Digital Resources in Select Libraries of Forestry Research and Education Institutions in India

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The study addresses the imperative for library staff in India to enhance their digital preservation skills to ensure the longevity of information resources, particularly in forestry research and educational institutions. It focuses on three prominent institutes: Forest Research Institute, Indian Institute of Forest Management, and Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry. Utilising a multi-method approach of interviews and questionnaires, the research explores the management, strategies, and challenges encountered in digital preservation practices. The findings aim to provide essential insights for improving forestry library practices, emphasising the importance of maintaining access to vital information for sustainable forest management. The paper highlights the necessity for librarians to adapt to new technologies and addresses the overarching social implication that access to information is fundamental to safeguarding forests for future generations.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19436144

Authors: Sunny Kumar, Baljinder Kaur

Institutions: Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Punjabi University

Language: English

Topic: Digital and Traditional Archives Management

Subfield: Conservation

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7150825243

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