August 26, 2010 – The Library of Congress announced on August 3 the formation of the National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA). The new partnership of institutions and organizations is dedicated to preserving and providing access to selected databases, web pages, video, audio and other digital content with enduring value. An outcome of the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP), the new effort will focus on several goals. These goals include: developing improved preservation standards and practices; working with experts to identify categories of digital information that are most worthy of preservation; and taking steps to incorporate content into a national collection.
Initial invitations to become a NDSA Founding Member were sent to existing NDIIPP partners. These partners include government agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and businesses. They will develop a roadmap for immediate action, including a process for expanding membership.
Additional information is available on the Library of Congress website and on the NDSA page.
