Storage Survey Working Group
Background
In 2011, 2013, and 2019 members of the NDSA Infrastructure Interest Group conducted surveys on the preservation storage practices of NDSA member organizations. The goal of these surveys was “to develop a snapshot of storage practices within the organizations of the NDSA and insight into how those practices change over time.” The goal of the most recent Survey 2023 is to gather current information and insight on trends, technologies, standards, and practices that impact digital preservation storage and evaluate changes from previous surveys.
2023 Storage Survey Report
The 2023 Storage Survey Report was published in October of 2024. The report documents the answers provided by 138 responents from 14 countries.
2023 Storage Survey Team
- Amy Allen, co-chair
- Mark Shelstad, co-chair
Members: Kevin Latta, Eric Lopatin, Patrice-Andre “Max” Prud’homme, Danielle Spalenka, Kathryn Slover, Kari May, Amanda Garfunkel, Jan Whalen, Alan Munshower, Rebecca Fraimow, Este Pope, Krista Oldham, Andrew McDonnell, Georgia Moppet, Stephanie Ayers
Previous Publications
The 2019 Storage Infrastructure Survey Report was completed in February 2020 and available on the NDSA OSF page. DLib Magazine published the 2011 and 2013 reports.
Get Involved
THe Storage Survey Working group runs on a cycle. The Storage Survey is expected to be completed again in 2026. To get invovled in the next round, please contact someone on the Leadership Team if you are interested in participating.