Advances in Computers remains at the forefront in presenting the new developments in the ever-changing field of information technology. Since 1960, Advances in Computers has chronicled the constantly shifting theories and methods of this technology that greatly shape our lives today.

Information Repositories focuses on the use of large data repositories to store and retrieve information.

This series is an invaluable addition to any university course in computer technology, as well as finding itself at home on the bookshelf of industrial practitioners.

• Includes in-depth surveys and tutorials on advances in Computer Technology
• Features the work of well-known authors and researchers in the field
• Provides a broad overview of important developments
• Contains extensive bibliographies

• Front Cover 2
• Advances in Computers 5
• Copyright Page 6
• Contents 7
• Contributors 11
• Preface 15
• Chapter 1. On the Nature and Importance of Archiving in the Digital Age 17
  • 1. Introduction 18
  • 2. What Is Archiving? 23
  • 3. Why Digital Archiving Is Important: Society, Memory, and Cultural Heritage 29
  • 4. The Challenges of Digital Data Archiving 31
  • 5. Early Agenda Setting 41
  • 6. Archival Approaches to Ensuring Digital Longevity 44
  • 7. The Future: Digital Dark Ages or a New Enlightenment 58
  • Acknowledgement 68