Preserving Digital Culture

Explores the history of digital media. provides a theoretical framework for understanding the preservation of digital culture, including both digitized and born-digital materials. Introduces students to the latest research on the preservation problems surrounding digital culture. Tackles the ongoing debates focused on the related but distinct concepts of preservation, curation, maintenance, and stewardship. Pre/co-requisite: LIS 2600 or 2610 or 2670. Required for students admitted to the Archives and Information Science Specialization.