The PAPR database (Print Archives Preservation Registry) is designed to support shared print preservation programs in libraries and research institutions.
Purpose
PAPR helps libraries track, manage, and coordinate commitments to preserve print serials and journals.
It prevents unnecessary duplication of preservation efforts while ensuring long-term access to scholarly resources.
Content
The database includes detailed bibliographic, holdings, and archiving data for serials.
It records information on which libraries have committed to retaining print copies and under what conditions (e.g., length of commitment, completeness, condition).
Use Cases
Collection management: Libraries use it to decide what print materials they can safely withdraw without risking loss to the scholarly record.
Collaboration: Helps institutions align their preservation work with regional, national, and international shared print initiatives.
Discovery: Allows researchers and librarians to see where preserved copies are held.