In its ongoing mission to preserve and share the scholarly record, the CLOCKSS Archive has recently triggered two academic journals that are now freely accessible to everyone. When content in the archive is no longer available from any publisher, CLOCKSS makes it publicly and permanently available under open access terms. (https://clockss.org/triggered-content/) Journal of African Cultural Heritage Studies – The Journal of […]

In a complex world, we stand for shared digital stewardship of assets of culture and knowledge across time and space. Access to culture and knowledge is a cornerstone of democracy and human rights. For generations, libraries, archives, museums, and related institutions have acted as stewards of this shared inheritance. Today, that institutional responsibility is under

Digital preservation is often described as a technical challenge, but our recent webinar showed that it is much more than that. It is an ongoing commitment by institutions and communities to safeguard the scholarly and cultural record for future generations. The session brought together Dr. Luis Corujo, Professor at the University of Lisbon and co-author

February 10, 2026 The Rosenblum Award Committee announced that the 2026 Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact has been awarded to Digital Preservation of the Scholarly Record. This joint collaboration by the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP), the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), the National Information Standards Organization (NISO), the Society for

Digital preservation isn’t just about storing files; it is about safeguarding knowledge, culture, and history for generations to come. In our recent webinar, Dr. Arif Shaon, Head of Digital Curation, Preservation, and Access at Qatar National Library (QNL), and Dr. Alicia Wise, Executive Director of CLOCKSS, shared journeys, challenges, and visions for the future of

Libraries and cultural heritage institutions safeguard the memory and identity of communities, nations, and societies. Yet in times of war, natural disaster, political instability, and economic disruption, these institutions can become highly vulnerable. The recent CLOCKSS webinar explored this reality through the experience of Ukrainian libraries during the ongoing conflict. It also highlighted the importance

In the digital age, preserving the scholarly record is a strategic imperative. As such, CLOCKSS stands at the forefront of this mission, offering a resilient and community-governed archive that protects content even when publishers or platforms cease to exist. Behind its preservation goals lies a sophisticated system architecture built for scale, flexibility, and long-term access.

Digital scholarship is at the heart of today’s research and learning. Without a clear plan, valuable knowledge can slip away through format changes, platform shifts, technology failures, or simple aging. A library digital preservation strategy sets out what you’ll keep, how you’ll keep it safe, and who is responsible – so the scholarly record you

In July 2023, CLOCKSS began a 15-month journey to better understand the environmental impact of our long-term digital preservation service. While our mission is to safeguard scholarly content for future generations, we recognize that sustainability must also guide how we operate. We’re now sharing a high-level analysis of our carbon footprint, and some important lessons

CLOCKSS is proud to launch a pilot program to preserve Diamond Open Access publications – at no cost to participating libraries, whether current supporters or new to our community. Diamond OA journals, published without author or reader fees, play a vital role in inclusive, community-driven scholarship. Yet, many lack the resources for long-term digital preservation.