Preserving the Digital Record of Science and Engineering: the Challenge of New Forms of Grey Literature.

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  • Linda Musser

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https://doi.org/10.29173/istl1675

Abstract

Research communications today are largely conducted by digital means. At this time, however, only a small percentage of these digital communiques are archived and preserved for future use. This article provides an overview of the challenge of this digital grey literature, a brief overview of digital archiving, and the role librarians and researchers can play in facilitating the availability and accessibility of these resources for future generations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Published

2016-04-01

How to Cite

Musser, L. (2016). Preserving the Digital Record of Science and Engineering: the Challenge of New Forms of Grey Literature. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (83). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl1675

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