The document provides an overview of digital preservation presented by Amit Kumar Shaw. It defines digital preservation as keeping digital materials alive into the future. It discusses the need for digital preservation from users' and institutions' perspectives. Some key challenges of digital preservation are developing standards, influencing data creation, increasing collaboration, and securing funding. Common digital preservation strategies mentioned include technology preservation, migration, replication, and refreshing. The document also lists some international initiatives and the use of metadata standards like EAD.