UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — World Digital Preservation Day (WDPD), held annually on the first Thursday of November, celebrates best practices in archiving and storing digitized and born-digital content. Penn State University Libraries is hosting two virtual WDPD events on Thursday, Nov. 7.

The events are listed in Eastern Time. Participants are encouraged to register online.

Webinar: “File Fixity in the Cloud: Policy, Business and Technical Considerations”

10–11 a.m., Nov. 7; virtual (Zoom); register online

Kyle Rimkus, librarian for Digital Programs and Partnerships and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will present “File Fixity in the Cloud: Policy, Business and Technical Considerations.” He will discuss the challenges of ensuring file integrity in cloud storage, including the costs of continuous fixity checking and the implications for digital preservation practices. The session also will highlight a practical solution implemented by one institution for managing file integrity after transitioning to cloud storage.

Open Session: Fail Tales

2–3 p.m., Nov. 7; virtual (Zoom); register online

This engagement session celebrates the theme of this year’s WDPD: “Our Digital Content: Celebrating Communities.” This is a unique opportunity for participants to share stories of missteps in their digital preservation journeys — both personal and professional — and explore valuable lessons from these experiences. With a sprinkle of trivia to keep the energy high, hosts will aim to foster a sense of community as attendees collectively reflect on how their challenges have shaped them. This session will not be recorded, ensuring a safe space for open and honest sharing. Attendees are encouraged to come ready to connect, share and celebrate the growth that comes from mistakes.