Case studies
This is a collection of case studies focusing on writing business cases for digital preservation in memory organisations. These case studies are primarily sourced from activities conducted as part of SPRUCE Project Awards, but also include contributions from other SPRUCE Mashup participants. Please add new case studies and/or business cases to this page!
Use this to learn the lessons from real business cases from real organisations, validating your approach, and picking up useful language and communication techniques.
SPRUCE case studies
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Bishopsgate library case studyA collections audit and business case focused on taking the first steps of digital preservation. |
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Institute of education case studyA review of approach and generation of a business case for digital administrative record keeping. |
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Northumberland estates case studyAssessment of digital repository solutions and an associated business case for digital preservation. COMING SOON. |
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Lovebytes case studyA trial of media stabilisation and content preservation along with a business case to move to a production status. COMING SOON. |
Other business cases
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University of St Andrews business caseA business case focused on research data management. |