Digital Preservation Coalition
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Digital Preservation Coalition provides access to comprehensive digital preservation guidance, handbooks, toolkits, and a collaborative community to improve preservation maturity.
Target Customer
Libraries, archives, museums, universities, government agencies, international organizations, publishers, and other cultural heritage and information management institutions seeking digital preservation guidance and support.
Key Differentiator
A one-stop, community-driven platform offering a broad suite of curated resources (handbooks, RAM, policy/business/ procurement/toolkits, case studies) plus governance guidance and ongoing professional exchange for digital preservation.
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in content; resources and guidance appear available upon engagement/membership.
Pain Points
- 1Need for established digital preservation policies, governance, and organizational viability guidance.
- 2Need for practical tools to build business cases, justify preservation projects, and procure digital preservation systems.
- 3Need for a collaborative community with knowledge exchange, standards advice, and authoritative publications.
Key Features
- 1Digital Preservation Handbook with guidance for institutions and individuals
- 2Toolkits: Preservation Policy Toolkit, Business Case Toolkit, Procurement Toolkit, EDRMS Preservation Toolkit, Digital Asset Register Toolkit, Community Archives Digital Preservation Toolkit
- 3Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM)
- 4Case Studies featuring organizations like PRONI, NAA, Grosvenor Estate, UN IRMCT, Bank of England
- 5Publications and technology watch resources
- 6News, events, training, and professional development offerings
- 7Membership opportunities (Full/Associate) and supporter programs
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Not explicitly quantified in content; resources are designed to improve maturity and guidance in digital preservation through best practices, policies, and toolkits.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Comprehensive suite of proven resources (handbooks and multiple toolkits) in one platform
- 2Strong focus on governance, policy, procurement, and business case development
- 3Active community with opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional development
- 4Authors and case studies from multiple institutions and sectors (government, finance, real estate, international organizations)
- 5Ongoing updates and publications (e.g., Digital Preservation Handbook, RAM, various toolkits)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
PRONI Case Study
Hugh Campbell (PRONI) case study contributor
NAA Case Study
James Doig (NAA) case study contributor
Grosvenor Estate Case Study
Nicola Steele (Grosvenor Estate) case study contributor
UN IRMCT Case Study
Elvis Valdes (UN IRMCT) case study contributor
Bank of England Case Study
Lorna Williams (Bank of England) case study contributor
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A coalition providing guidance, handbooks, toolkits, and community resources to help institutions preserve digital materials.
Target Market
Libraries, archives, museums, universities, government agencies, international organizations, financial institutions, publishers, and other cultural heritage and information management entities.
Unique Value Proposition
A unified, community-driven ecosystem offering extensive, curated digital preservation resources (handbooks, RAM, policy/business/ procurement toolkits) and real-world case studies to accelerate preservation maturity.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in content
Pricing Model
Not specified; membership options include Full or Associate with a Prospectus/fees available
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