The nexus between digitization, preservation and access in the context of selection of materials for archives

Abstract

The study sought to assess the importance of archival materials and its selection for digitization with a view to make recommendations for the National Archives of Nigeria in ensuring a successful digitization project. The specific objectives of this paper are: 1. To examine the importance of archival materials. 2. To analyze nexus between preservation and access in the context of digitization. 3. To examine the importance of selection in digitization. 4. To recommend methods for selecting materials for digitization at National Archives of Nigeria.