Edward McCain, digital curator of journalism at Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the University of Missouri Libraries, wants to emphasize the risk of work that is born digital.
Especially for local news, which is said to be the “first draft of history.”
“It’s essential to have a clear, accurate and trustworthy record of events for a functioning democracy,” McCain said.
Before the digital age, most newsrooms kept physical copies of archives, as did local libraries. Now, in the digital media world, with changing story formats, technology tools, the rise of AI and frequent media ownership changes, digital preservation of local news stories is a challenge. ...
McCain warns news organizations to protect essential archives. Here are some ways to get started:
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