Many Dutch museums lack digital preservation strategies
A survey on the role of ICT in museums (in Dutch) by Digital Heritage Nederlands and the Dutch Museum Association indicates that 79 percent of Dutch museums do not have any digital preservation strategy. The authors assume that knowledge with regard to digital preservation has increased since the last survey in 2002, but this knowledge is 'fragile' and has not yet resulted in specific documented strategies. Quite a few museums reported that they store digital images on cd-roms, while it is well known that cd-roms are not suitable for long-term preservation. The report recommends additional training and awareness initiatives by supporting organisations - such as the NCDD.
