Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to identify the digital preservation strategies taken by the members i.e.digital libraries of International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) applying an analytical and descriptive survey.  Design/methodology/approach – From a methodological point of view, an analytical and descriptive survey was applied in order to form a clear image of the current state of digital preservation strategies as adopted by International Internet Preservation Consortium members (i. e. digital Libraries) so that each member receive a questionnaire relating to this survey via the internet; the compiled information was analyzed using SPSS software and based on the findings, a specimen model was proposed to Iran's libraries. Findings – According to our findings,  90.91% of digital libraries apply back-up supply, refreshment, migration of information, and permanent identifiers strategies. In addition to these strategies, 90.91% of the national libraries provide back-ups on daily basis and keep preservation back-up copies on mass storage tools i. e. SAN/NAS and the access back-up copies on portable storage media such as tape library. 100% of the community being studied apply the method of firewalls and virus protection and also they use updated antiviruses against the penetration of viruses into their digital library system. 100% apply the verification mechanism and management of access control, and 10% apply the information verification mechanism to implement the mechanism to control users’ access to digital resources of their libraries. Originality/value – Due to the novelty of the subject in Iran namely the digital preservation strategies and the emphasis on the application of back-up supply on a daily basis, refreshment of media, and migration of information as preservation strategies, this survey is breaking new ground and appears to enjoy a considerable advantage over its peers.