CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL PRESERVATION OF CORPORATE ARCHIVES AT KENYA POWER LIMITED
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The aim of the study was to investigate the role of digitization in the preservation of corporate archives at Kenya Power Limited. The specific objectives of this study were to analyze security threats related to digital preservation and establish the role of digitization and identify the challenges of digital preservation of archives at Kenya Power Limited. The theoretical literature focused on Open Archival Information System. The research adopted a descriptive research design. A mixed method approach was used to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies which gave a better understanding of the research problem. The target population comprised of 74 participants. The study employed stratified random sampling technique as well as purposive sampling. Semi structured questionnaire were used as the data collection instrument and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 23). KPL digital archive did not have security threats attributed to the security measures that the organization had put in place which include; data and database security, procedural security, system security and data back-up. The challenges surrounding digital preservation of archives included inadequate funding, obsolete hardware and software, insufficient ICT facilities, fragile storage media, inadequate expertise and shortage of DRM Skills. The study recommended that KPL should have effective implementation of security measures to secure its information system as well as digitally preserved archives. It was hoped that the study would serve as a catalyst in the modification and formulation of digital preservation strategies in the both private and public organizations in Kenya.
Key terms: Archives, Corporate archives, Digital preservation, Digitization, Preservation, Record
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