Drawing on a risk management perspective, this instalment introduces the complementary role that microfilm, and particularly computer output microfilm (COM), can play within the broad spectrum of digital preservation. It provides some international examples of current and best practice and highlights some technical issues relating to standards. The instalment can be accessed at /resources/curation-reference-manual/microfilm.

The DCC are seeking volunteers to test the LIFE3 tool within UK HEI repositories.