10/02/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2023 08:15
EPUB is widely deployed in book publishing and if the archival version of this is also standardized, it has the potential to become widely used to preserve human knowledge and culture. Work is now underway by ISO to define the archiving standard for EPUB 3 files.
There are many reasons a book publishing organization should care about archiving and long-term preservation:
Work is now underway by ISO to define the archiving standard for EPUB 3 files. The terms of reference for this work are to:
EPUB 3 is generally regarded as a suitable format for digital archiving because it is an international standard, the format is open and well-documented, new releases are generally forward/backward compatible, it offers a degree of protection against file corruption, it is well maintained and regularly updated, and it is generally interoperable.
Dr Alicia Wise (Executive Director, CLOCKSS Archive, which is a not-for-profit long term preservation service jointly owned and governed by publishers and libraries) contributed this piece and will be chairing the EPUB/a work for ISO, representing NISO and ANSI. To stay informed about this work, or to get involved, please email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..