The outcome of our study provides a framework for appropriate strategies when selecting file
formats for long-term preservation and access to digital content. We hope that the criteria
described in this study will benefit librarians, preservers, record creators, record managers,
archivists, and users. We are reminded of Todd’s remark that “the most important action is to
align the recognition and weighting of criteria with a clear preservation strategy and keep them
under review using risk management techniques.”