As library collections continue to grow and as institutions grapple with how to make the most effective use of precious facility space, the need for digital preservation and archiving has never been more critical.

EQUELLA provides functionality for:

• Preservation and archival capabilities
• EQUELLA has been utilised for the preservation and archiving of reference documents, including records, publications and images, as well as other specialty resources in educational institutions worldwide
• Digital preservation
• Digital preservation of resources ensures an increased level of continuous accessibility for high quality and well archived and managed content.

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The University of Nottingham's digital image repository showcases the ability of EQUELLA to archive and preserve specialty resources. The University implemented the repository to power its manuscripts and rare printed book collections.