Archiving Policy Of "International Journal of Art, Culture and Communication"
Introduction
The "International Journal of Art, Culture and Communication" (IJACC) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of its scholarly content. This archiving policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for archiving the journal's digital content.
Scope
This archiving policy applies to all digital content published in the IJACC, including:
Archiving Process
The IJACC utilizes LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) to archive its digital content. LOCKSS is a distributed digital preservation system that ensures the integrity and accessibility of archived content. The IJACC's LOCKSS repository is maintained by a consortium of participating institutions, ensuring a decentralized and resilient preservation network.
In addition to LOCKSS, the IJACC archives its digital content in the CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) repository. CLOCKSS is a community-driven archiving initiative that provides a second layer of preservation for scholarly content.
Archiving Frequency
The IJACC archives its digital content on an ongoing basis. New issues are archived as soon as they are published.
Archiving Format
The IJACC archives its digital content in the following formats:
Archiving Access
Access to archived IJACC content is restricted to authorized users. Authorized users include authors, subscribers, and participating institutions in the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS repositories. Access requests can be submitted to the IJACC editorial team.
Archiving Standards
The IJACC adheres to the following archiving standards:
Archiving Review
The IJACC's archiving policy is reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with current standards.
Conclusion
The IJACC is committed to preserving and providing access to its scholarly content for future generations. This archiving policy ensures that the journal's digital assets are safeguarded and accessible for research and education.
