Case Study 6

The Chronopolis digital network: the economics of long-term preservation

David Minor and Ardys Kozbial

Abstract.

The case study describes the experience of the Chronopolis Digital Network after the initial funding was exhausted and considers the various funding models that are most likely to enable the activity to achieve sustainability in the longer term. A layered funding approach is seen as the most appropriate way forward.

Keywords

Chronopolis Digital network

economics

funding models

preservation

sustainability

About Chronopolis – digital preservation across space and time

Spanning academic institutions and disciplines, the Chronopolis digital preservation network provides services for the long-term preservation and curation ...

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