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Preserving cultural heritage: digital preservation in small community libraries

Rafiq Ahmad (Rafiq Ahmad (regirafiq@gmail.com) is based at the Ghani Khan Library, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Charsadda, Pakistan and Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan)
Muhammad Rafiq (Muhammad Rafiq (dr.rafiqm@gmail.com) is based at the Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan)

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 4 August 2023

Issue publication date: 30 April 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the paper was to outline the

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on the review of relevant literature.

Findings

The study provides a broader overview of the role community libraries (CLs) can play in extending their role to a more vibrant perspective.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the paper is the first of its kind that provides an overview regarding extension of the role of CLs towards digital preservation.

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Citation

Ahmad, R. and Rafiq, M. (2024), "Preserving cultural heritage: digital preservation in small community libraries", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 41 No. 3, pp. 17-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-07-2023-0113

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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