Digital Preservation Strategies for Information Professionals: A Conceptual Evaluation Focusing on Librarians

Digital preservation refers to ensuring the long-term accessibility, integrity, and sustainability of information assets. As the creation of digital content continues to increase rapidly, the need to ensure that this content remains accessible and usable in the future has likewise grown. The preservation of diverse information resources, such as digital documents, multimedia files, and corporate archives, constitutes a critical responsibility for librarians and other information professionals. This study focuses on the roles of librarians in digital preservation processes, addressing key challenges and identifying applicable strategies. In this context, the study evaluates information professionals through the lens of librarians who assume direct responsibility for digital preservation activities. The research is based on a conceptual document analysis conducted through international standards, policy documents, and literature review.