Al-Hikmah University Journal

This study focused on exploring various digital preservation strategies implemented by university libraries to ensure long-time access to information in Federal University Library Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised in line with the specific purposes that guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The entire population of the study was 24 librarians from Federal University library Gashua. The questionnaire titled digital preservation strategies for long-time access information resources (DIPSAIUL). Which contains 21 items statements. The responses of the librarian were used to answer the research questions. The instrument was structured on 5-point scale” The instruments were face validated by three experts, two experts from department of Library and Information Science and one from Measurement and Evaluation Unit, Department of Science Education, Federal University Gashua. Data was collected with the help of two briefed research assistance, the instrument was administered and retrieved within two weeks. The returned rate of the administered questionnaire was 100%. Data collected for the study were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation (SD). This was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The findings of this study revealed different method employed in preservation strategies for digital information resource in Federal University Library Gashua, challenges, and measures.  The findings of the research shed light on several important aspect of digital preservation in this context for effective service delivery. The findings of this study recommendation were made which include: library staff should be expert on how to manage and preserve digital resources because of the emerging technologies.