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Archive preservation plays an important role in an organization's preservation and accessibility of documents with historical, legal, administrative, and cultural values for future generations. The problem addressed in this study is how the Archive Depot of Malang City Library and Archives Office ensures the preservation of the archives it manages. This study aims to identify and analyze the preservation strategies of archives implemented in the Archive Depot of Malang City Library and Archives Office. The method used in this study was a case study with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. This study used a theory of preservation strategy by Sari & Putranto (2023). The results of the study showed that there are three main strategies in maintaining archive preservation. First, the storage environment is managed by maintaining the room temperature according to the standard, using appropriate storage media, such as roll-o-pack shelves and acid-free materials, and controlling humidity using silica gel. Second, preventing damage from external factors is implemented through fumigation, disinfectant spraying, camphorization, proper air circulation, and disaster mitigation training for archivists. Third, the implementation of technology is carried out through archive digitalization, storage on the digital platform e-Arsip (a digital-based electronic archive management system in the institution environment) and SIKN/JIKN (National Archive Information System and Network managed by ANRI as a platform for national archive integration and access), and improving the quality of archive visuals through a photo editing application. Through these strategies, archive institutions such as the Archive Depot of Malang City Library and Archives Office contribute to building a solid foundation for preserving the nation's collective memory and providing opportunities for inclusive and sustainable information access.
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Azmi. (2020). strategi preservasi arsip statis dalam rangka menjamin kelestarian arsip statis sebagai memori kolektif bangsa pada lembaga kearsipan. Jurnal Kearsipan Anri, 129–146. https://jurnalkearsipan.anri.go.id/index.php/ojs/article/view/99/61
Bawono, H. (2022). Digital Preservation and Digital Records and Archives Management in Indonesia: Contextualization-Synthesis of Two Models of Digital Preservation. Jurnal Kearsipan, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.46836/jk.v17i2.257
Guccio, C., Martorana, M., Mazza, I., Pignataro, G., & Rizzo, I. (2020). An assessment of the performance of Italian public historical archives: Preservation vs utilisation. Journal of Policy Modeling, 42(6), 1270–1286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpolmod.2019.12.006
Hayati, A. A. (2020). Pengelolaan Arsip dalam Meningkatkan Pelayanan pada Kantor Kelurahan Muara Jawa Ulu Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara. Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan, 1(12), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.31538/munaddhomah.v3i1.113
Lies Siti Khadijah, U., Lusiana, E., & Khoerunnisa, L. (2023). Strategi Pelestarian Naskah Kuno Peninggalan Prabu Geusan Ulun Di Kabupaten Sumedang. In Jurnal Pustaka Budaya (Vol. 10, Issue 2). https://journal.unilak.ac.id/index/php/pb/
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Maisyaroh, I., & Mahdi, R. (2020). Implementasi Drcp Pada Arsip Di Dinas Perpustakaan Dan Kearsipan Kota Malang. Efisiensi - Kajian Ilmu Administrasi, 17(2), 142–155. https://doi.org/10.21831/efisiensi.v17i2.29860
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Moleong, L. J. (2010). Qualitative research methodology. Bandung: PT Remaja Rosdakarya.
Mursyidah, L., Sukmono, R., & Masithah, L. (2024). Transformation of Digital Archives Management: Case Study of Dynamic Archives Information System Implementation at SMA Negeri 2 Sidoarjo. Indonesian Journal of Public Administration Review, 1(4), 7. https://doi.org/10.47134/par.v1i4.3890
Nurani, S., & Christiani, L. (2019). Preservasi Kuratif Arsip Statis Tekstual Pasca Bencana Alam Letusan Gunung Merapi Tahun 2010 Dalam Upaya Penyelamatan Arsip Di Dinas Perpustakaan Dan Arsip Kabupaten Sleman. Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, 6(4), 361–370. https://ejournal3.undip.ac.id/index.php/jip/article/view/23242
Oyelude, A. A. (2019). Galleries, libraries, archives, museums (GLAMs), and digital preservation activities. Library Hi Tech News, 36(6), 8–9. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-06-2019-0039
Pandey, R., & Kumar, V. (2020). Exploring the impediments to digitization and digital preservation of cultural heritage resources: A selective review. Preservation, Digital Technology and Culture, 49(1), 26–37. https://doi.org/10.1515/pdtc-2020-0006
Purnamasari, W. (2019). Upaya Pelestarian arsip statis di lembaga arsip universitas terbuka. Sustainability (Switzerland), 11(1), 1–14. http://repository.uinjkt.ac.id/dspace/handle/123456789/50420
Rahman, Y. N., & Arfa, M. (2021). Perawatan Arsip Statis Tekstual Guna Memperpanjang Umur Arsip di Dinas Kearsipan Dan Perpustakaan Kabupaten Semarang. Anuva: Jurnal Kajian Budaya, Perpustakaan, Dan Informasi, 5(4), 657–670. https://doi.org/10.14710/anuva.5.4.657-670
Rakemane, D., & Mosweu, O. (2021). Challenges of managing and preserving audio-visual archives in archival institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: a literature review. Collection and Curation, 40(2), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-04-2020-0011
Rifauddin, M., & Pratama, B. A. (2020). Strategi Preservasi Dan Konservasi Bahan Pustaka Di Dinas Kearsipan Dan Perpustakaan Kabupaten Trenggalek. Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan. https://doi.org/10.31764/jiper.v2i1.2218
Rosalin. (2017). Manajemen Arsip Dinamis. Malang: UB Press.
Sari, I. N., & Putranto, W. A. (2023). Perlindungan Arsip Vital dan Penanganan Arsip Pascabencana. Yogyakarta: UGM PRESS.
Sattar. (2020). Manajemen Arsip Statis. Yogyakarta: Deepublish.
Sonya, S. (2025). Preservasi Arsip Statis di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Provinsi Riau dalam Upaya Pelestarian Arsip. ABDI PUSTAKA: Jurnal Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan, 5(1), 79-92. https://doi.org/10.24821/jap.v5i1.8744
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Wigati, F. A., & Rachman, M. A. (2019). Identifikasi Perlindungan Arsip Statis Terhadap Bencana Kebakaran: Studi Kasus Di Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia. Baca: Jurnal Dokumentasi Dan Informasi, 40(1), 137. https://doi.org/10.14203/j.baca.v40i1.434
Yin, R. K. (2015). Studi Kasus Desain & Metode. Jakarta: PT RajaGrafindo Persada.
Zahara, N. R., & Salim, T. A. (2022). Preservation of Digital Archives: Systematic Literature Review. In Record and Library Journal (Vol. 8, Issue 2, pp. 285–297). Airlangga University Faculty of Vocational Studies. https://doi.org/10.20473/rlj.V8-I2.2022.285-297