Coalition for Networked InfoFeb 4

The #LOCKSS Program at Stanford University is conducting a global survey to assess digital preservation practices, capacity, and needs across memory institutions.

Building on the 2019 Stepping Stones project, this work will help identify regions and communities with the greatest need for preservation services and opportunities to develop community-owned infrastructure.

Anyone working with born-digital or digitized collections is encouraged to participate: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zROtUXaqoq7sWO

Digital Preservation Practices Survey - 2026

The LOCKSS Program at Stanford University is conducting research to assess current digital preservation practices, capacity, and needs. This research expands on a survey conducted in 2019 as part of the IMLS-funded Stepping Stones project, which provided important data about preservation needs in the state of Michigan, and led directly to the creation of the Michigan Digital Preservation Network. All those who work with born-digital and digitized collection materials are welcome to participate.

Show threadv_i_o_l_aJan 16
@aeb44225 jau! #LOCKSS! :)
Cowboy Who?Oct 1

It me. That I: https://theonion.com/physical-media-collector-pumped-for-downfall-of-humanity/

#LOCKSS

Physical Media Collector Pumped For Downfall Of Humanity

MESA, AZ—Gleefully describing the inevitable day when society would collapse and digital files would become unusable, local physical media collector David Campbell confirmed Wednesday he was “absolutely pumped” for the downfall of humanity. “When it all goes down, there’s only going to be one place to watch the Tomb Raider movies in their entirety with all the […]

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radioscoutJul 22, 2025
Habt ihr heute schon eure Daten gesichert? Falls nicht: macht es JETZT! Morgen können eure Daten durch einen Defekt oder Viren weg sein. #Backup #Datensicherung #JederTagIstBackupTag #LotsOfCopiesKeepStuffSafe #LOCKSS
Coalition for Networked InfoMay 21, 2025

🌇 After 20+ years of pioneering community-led digital preservation, the MetaArchive Cooperative has formally concluded operations (March 31, 2025). Its legacy lives on through “composted” tools, docs, and lessons for the field. Explore the transition: https://educopia.org/sponsee-profile/metaarchive-cooperative/

#DigitalPreservation #CommunityInfrastructure #LOCKSS #MetaArchive #KnowledgeEquity #DigiPres #MetaArchive

MetaArchive Cooperative

MetaArchive was the first and longest-running private LOCKSS network (PLN). Post sunset, Educopia is maintaining key resources for future reference.

Educopia
Coalition for Networked InfoApr 25, 2025

In the CNI opening plenary, Victoria Reich and David Rosenthal, look back over their two decades with the 🔒 #LOCKSS Program, overviewing the Program’s initial goals, how they evolved as the landscape of academic communication changed, and how the Program’s technology developed.

“Over the centuries, libraries developed a dual role... to provide current readers with access to information, and to safeguard future readers' access.”

Watch at: https://youtu.be/0Mt1T8Pr5_I

Opening Plenary: Presentation of the Paul Evan Peters Award & Memorial Lecture (Lessons From LOCKSS)

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Show threadhauschkeApr 4, 2025

@aleidk

I would be interested in learning about a #codeberg equivalent in Latin America, South America, Asia or Africa, too. I think important open source infrastructure should be mirrored im different geopolitical zones. As librarians say: lots of copies keep stuff safe (#LOCKSS).

Coalition for Networked InfoMar 17, 2025

The opening plenary at the CNI Spring Meeting will feature an update from the ARL Executive Director, Andrew Pace, on the CNI leadership transition, followed by the presentation of the Paul Evan Peters Award & Memorial Lecture.

The recipients, Victoria Reich and David Rosenthal, will look back over their two decades with the #LOCKSS Program, focusing on how the Program’s goals and technology evolved as the landscape of academic communication changed.

Learn more: https://www.cni.org/events/membership-meetings/upcoming-meeting/spring-2025/plenary-sessions-s25

Plenary Sessions

CNI Spring 2025 Membership Meeting April 7-8, 2025 Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Opening Plenary: Presentation of the Paul Evan Peters Award & Memorial Lecture Lessons From LOCKSS Victoria Reich and …

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Coalition for Networked InfoMar 7, 2025

Here's the latest on the upcoming CNI Spring Meeting in Milwaukee:

🔒 Opening Plenary: CNI Leadership Update AND Paul Evan Peters Memorial Lecture: Lessons From #LOCKSS

🖥️ Closing Plenary: A Conversation on Cybersecurity, Essential Cyberinfrastructure for Research and Education, and Resilience

🎙️ Plenary Session: Open Forum on Current National Trends: Discussing Key Issues in Today’s Environment

🌐 A preliminary list of project briefings sessions is now LIVE

https://www.cni.org/news/highlights-for-upcoming-cni-spring-2025-member-meeting

Highlights for Upcoming CNI Spring 2025 Member Meeting

The upcoming CNI Spring Membership Meeting, scheduled for April 7–8, 2025, in Milwaukee, WI, is shaping up to be another very informative event. Here’s the latest information on the plenary session…

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Christof SchöchFeb 8, 2025

@abbe98 @egonw @wikipedia @wikidata

Everything is up in the air, indeed!

Wikimedia does have data centers in multiple locations outside the US: https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/Data_centers

But even then, I guess it won't hurt if people get a current XML dump of their favorite Wikipedia language version and safeguard it somewhere, whether privately or publicly. #LOCKSS

Reassurances from Wikimedia about their contingency plans would still be very good to hear.

Data centers - Wikitech