Preservation Policy

OICC Press is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of our scholarly content. This policy outlines our approach to digital preservation and our measures to safeguard our publications for future generations.

Digital Preservation Partner

We have partnered with Portico, a leading digital preservation service, to secure our content. Portico's robust infrastructure and commitment to protecting the scholarly record make them an ideal partner in our preservation efforts (https://www.portico.org/publishers/oicc/).

Objectives

The primary objectives of our preservation policy are to:

• Maintain Accessibility: Ensure that our content remains accessible to researchers and scholars over the long term.
• Protect Integrity: Preserve the original quality and authenticity of our publications.
• Mitigate Risks: Safeguard against data loss due to technological changes or unforeseen events.

Preservation Strategies

To achieve these objectives, we implement the following strategies:

• Regular Backups: Our content is routinely backed up to prevent data loss.
• Format Migration: We monitor technological advancements and migrate our content to new formats as necessary to ensure continued accessibility.
• Content Auditing: Regular audits are conducted to verify the integrity and completeness of our preserved content.
• Secure Storage: Content is stored in secure, geographically dispersed locations to protect against physical and digital threats.

Access and Use

Our preserved content is available to authorised users under the same access conditions as our current publications. We ensure that access policies are transparent and consistently applied.

Review and Updates

This preservation policy is reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Updates are made as needed to reflect changes in technology, best practices, and organisational goals.

Contact Information

For further information about our preservation policy or to report any issues related to access or integrity of our content, please contact us at: https://oiccpress.com/contact-us-oicc-press/