DPC RAM Report for PR Metropolitan Archives and Libraries

Abstract

Digital preservation represents a strategic challenge for libraries and archives in the face of the accelerated growth of physical and electronic information resources. This article consolidates the findings of a study conducted in seventeen institutions located in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico, applying the Digital Preservation Coalition's Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM) as an analytical tool. Using capability maturity models (CMMs) and their respective assessment criteria, organizations can now objectively assess their existing strategic capabilities, identify gaps, and promote development to foster innovation in digital archival preservation. The findings help diagnose the level of digital preservation maturity and provide guidance for policies, capacity development strategies, and sustainable solutions that will enable long-term documentary preservation.