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Libraries, archives, and museums have the tremendous responsibility of preserving cultural materials — including the new challenge of preserving borndigital artifacts. This new authoritative resource offers cutting-edge guidance for the sustainability of collections, including collection management; policy planning; access versus preservation; relevance and use of materials; funding and sustainability of programs; specialist training; digitization; community involvement and promotion; standards; and more. Leading experts from all three types of institutions share the latest information in this important guide to managing preservation.