Digital resources are part of the CUL collections and subject to the same criteria for selection and retention decisions as other media. As with other parts of the collections, decisions about preservation are made by selectors, curators, and bibliographers as experts on the value of the content, in consultation with the relevant technical experts, including Academic Information Systems, the Library Systems Office, and Preservation. Priorities for preservation action are based on this Policy, the CUL Strategic Plan, and available resources. When possible, decisions about the need for long-term retention are made at the time of creation, acquisition, or licensing of digital resources. For digital resources that are deemed to be of long-term value, preservation can be defined as the actions needed to assure enduring access to the full content of those resources over time.
Content has wider implications than simply assuring that a given image can be accessed.
Digital versions of resources reformatted by CUL, and deemed to be of long-term value in digital form. Responsibility for working externally through consortial action, licensing agreements, etc. Particular emphasis should be given to resources which exist in digital form only. Responsibility for informing, consulting, and as appropriate coordinating with other units of Columbia University in the preservation of administrative and other digital resources to assure that CU faculty, staff, and students will have adequate ongoing access to these resources. Statement of CUL s commitment to lifecycle management CUL is committed to lifecycle management of its digital resources.