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East Riding Archives have just acquired an automated digital archiving solution, called ‘Preservica’ which will reduce the risk of losing valuable historic data over time, due to advances in technology leading to incompatible documents.
Not only can the system actively curate incoming digital items, by converting them into the most suitable file formats for preservation, Preservica also comes with an online access that links to the archive catalogue. This allows local history researchers to access this information easily from their homes, for free.
The database will transform the archive services’ ability to preserve digital archives to international standards, giving users access to a limited range of so-called ‘born’ digital material online for the first time.
Without systems like Preservica, there’s a real danger that the data we store away in our vaults for posterity will become obsolete and unreadable over very long periods of time, resulting in a digital ‘Black Hole’ in the story of our society.
The East Riding Archives are responsible for safeguarding and making available the documentary heritage of the East Riding of Yorkshire, overseeing a vast collection of records dating from 1185 right up to the present day. As you can imagine, with over 400,000 historic items, preserving our valuable heritage is essential.
You can access the new public Digital Archive and browse the wide range of material available, from recent and past events to information and images showing our community, landmarks, and businesses over the years.
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