Abstract
This study examined the impact of digital preservation methods on durable access to
archival resources in Rivers State Library Board and Jubilee Library, Port Harcourt,
Rivers State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions. A descriptive
survey research design was adopted to obtain archival professionals' views on existing
preservation practices, access outcomes and implementation challenges. The population
comprised 50 archival professionals working in the two selected institutions.Becaus e
the population was manageable, a census approach was employed. Data were collected
using a structured questionnaire titled “Digital Preservation Methods andDurable
Access to Archival Resources Questionnaire (DPMDAAR-Q).”The data were analysed
using frequency tables and mean scores. The findings showed that archival
professionals adopted digital preservation methods and that these
methodsimprovedthediscovery, retrieval and continued accessibility of archival
resources. However, inadequate technology, insufficient training and limited funding
were identified as major challengesto full implementation. The study concluded that
digital preservation was essential to sustaining durable access to archival resources in
the selected libraries and recommended investment in appropriate technologies, regular
staff training and adequate funding.
Keywords: Digital Preservation Methods, Durable Access, Archival Resources, Rivers
State Library Board, Jubilee Library.
Publication Date: 2026-10-31