Blockchain Technology for Digital Preservation in Libraries: Case Studies and Scalability Challenges

M. Hema Sundara Rao () and G. Siva Prasad ()
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M. Hema Sundara Rao: Andhra University, Research Scholar (UGC-JRF), Department of Library and Information Science
G. Siva Prasad: Andhra University, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024), 2025, pp 107-112 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Blockchain technology offers promising solutions for the digital preservation of library records, ensuring digital objects’ authenticity, integrity, and provenance. This paper explores the use of blockchain in various pilot projects and case studies from institutions like the UK National Archives, MIT Media Lab, and the Internet Archive. It highlights the effectiveness and challenges in scalability, energy consumption, and cost these projects faced. Through these case studies, the paper assesses blockchain’s potential for large-scale digital preservation and outlines future research directions to overcome existing barriers.

Keywords: Blockchain Technology; Digital Archives; Libraries; Case Studies; Pilot Projects; Media Lab (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_9

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