We Want to Know: #WhatDoYouPreserve?

Why should we prioritize Digital Preservation in today's world?

We have seen many cases where digital disasters and the fast pace of technological changes have hindered our capacity to preserve personal, organizational, and societal knowledge over time. Consider that only two decades after the tragic events of 9/11, some of the most iconic news footage from that moment in history has been lost forever.

Now think about the digital records being created today, documenting the unprecedented events and aftermath of the 2020 global pandemic. How much of this invaluable information will remain accessible to us and future generations in 30 years?

The mission of Digital Preservation is more essential than ever before – safeguarding our digital heritage for the generations that follow. Active Digital Preservation is the key to ensuring that digital assets, including images, videos, files and other digital content, remain accessible and readable indefinitely.

That’s why we want to know – What do you preserve? What lasting impression will your digital content leave on our future? What legacy are you committed to preserving?

How Does #WhatDoYouPreserve Work?

To celebrate Archives Month in October, Preservica invites you to take part in the #WhatDoYouPreserve social media campaign, running from October 1 to October 31.

Now in its third year, the #WhatDoYouPreserve campaign aims to showcase archives and applaud the dedicated professionals who manage them while raising awareness about Digital Preservation.

You can participate by following two simple steps:

1. Create your post – Pick an image of your prized digital asset. Then, write a short description of your item and why it’s important. For example, something that is:

• visually engaging

• rare or unique

• relevant to contemporary social topics

• or whatever is important to you

2. Post to LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram

• Create your post on your preferred platform and include the hashtag #WhatDoYouPreserve and other relevant hashtags, such as your organization’s hashtag.

• Share a link: Link to your public portal if available

• Tag in others: (Optional) Tag two additional colleagues from your organization, a colleague at another organization, or a friend who you want to participate.

• See what others are posting using the hashtag #WhatDoYouPreserve, and explore the amazing digital assets and collections that have been shared.

Ready to participate? Click here to learn more about participating in #WhatDoYouPreserve.

What Preservica is Preserving

Preservica's unique Active Digital Preservation technology is helping organizations around the world protect and re-use long-term digital information to make sure critical, high-value information can always be quickly found and actioned for FOI, compliance, legal, brand, knowledge reuse and cultural needs.

Here are some examples of the important work Preservica has been working on in 2024:

• Bank of England

• The Royal College of Nursing

• Brabants Historisch Informatie Centrum (BHIC)

• Temple Rodef Shalom

• UK Cabinet Office

Last year's #WhatDoYouPreserve campaign, held during Archives Month, highlighted remarkable pieces from our community. Read more here to check out these memorable contributions or view all of last year's #WhatDoYouPreserve posts in the Community Hub.

Are you ready to embrace Active Digital Preservation? Learn more about how Preservica can help you secure and protect your valuable assets. Get in touch to learn more and remember to join us in celebrating digital preservation's profound impact on our world with #WhatDoYouPreserve.