– The purpose of this paper is to examine the importance of beginning digital preservation efforts with restricted resources.
– The paper presents a case study approach, which is enhanced by advice from national experts in digital preservation.
– This paper details how Milner Library digital preservation advocates have approached the task by seeking collaborations, speaking to administration, participating in national efforts and starting with small steps.
– As a case study, this paper is limited to one institution's experience with promoting digital preservation.
– This paper reviews basic misconceptions about and challenges with digital preservation. Many smaller or mid-sized institutions are left out of the digital preservation conversation because they cannot begin to meet national standards with restricted resources.
– This paper represents small and mid-sized institutions and the challenges of digital preservation. As well, the paper includes valuable insights from national experts in digital preservation.
