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Digital Preservation Southampton

About us

Find out how we can help you achieve your digital preservation aims.

We provide bespoke digital preservation services for organisations in the heritage sector and beyond.

Our tailored solutions draw upon our unique blend of technical expertise and deep understanding of the galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) sector issues, opportunities and constraints. Positioned within Digital Humanities at the University of Southampton, we’re at the forefront of digital preservation developments and able to share the very latest practices with you.

If you’re new to digital preservation, our friendly and approachable team is on hand. We take things at your pace and meet you at your comfort level.

We will help you:

Move a digital preservation project forward

Whether you are short of time, resources or confidence to tackle a digital preservation task, our support will remove barriers, enabling you to take things forward.

Upskill your organisation

Depending on your needs, we can offer guidance on a one-off issue or provide training to build a knowledge base across your organisation.

Discover the scope and quality of your digital collections

We use specialist tools to safely and securely access your data, assess its condition, and help you put systems in place for its preservation and care.

Access funding and partnership opportunities

Tap into our knowledge and networks. We will help you build a compelling case for funding and connect you with like-minded partners.

Our approach 

 

We work within the following data and IT governance principles, which aim to optimise use, respect the rights and interests of communities who create data, and promote sustainable approaches to technology use:  

  • FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable)
  • CARE principles (collective benefit, authority to control, responsibility and ethics)
  • IT Standards for Environmental, Social, and Governance Sustainability

Data security and data protection are built into everything we do.

Contact us 

 

Talk to us about your digital preservation needs. Email digitalpreservation@soton.ac.uk.