J-ARK ECOSYSTEM

Long-term Preservation for Jewish Heritage

Jewish heritage is not only preserved in large museums and archives but can also found in numerous other sources. Small community archives, volunteer-based projects, testimonies, family, and personal collections all hold valuable pieces of Jewish history. These small and mid-size stakeholders are often not connected to long-term preservation infrastructures, putting their precious content at risk of disappearing within a few years.

J-Ark is an integrated solution launched for small and mid-size collections in 2020 by the European Commission, designed to be compatible with European standards for long-term preservation (E-ARK). It offers a turnkey solution to onboard a digital archive, ensuring that these invaluable resources are preserved for future generations.

The J-Ark ecosystem welcomes:

  • Small- and Mid-size Collections

    Ensure that even small, scattered, and hidden collections are preserved for future generations

  • Educators and Curators

    Incorporate microarchives and local stories into your teaching and remembrance activities

  • Online Platforms

    Showcase rare Jewish content from off-mainstream sources

Do you have access to a unique Jewish archive in your area that deserves to be preserved for future generations? Would you like to connect it to European infrastructures for digital preservation and ensure it meets their standards? Need help designing your digitisation project to guarantee its outcomes are properly preserved?

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