The International Research on Permanent Authentic Records in Electronic Systems (InterPARES) aims at developing the knowledge essential to the long-term preservation of authentic records created and/or maintained in digital form and providing the basis for standards, policies, strategies and plans of action capable of ensuring the longevity of such material and the ability of its users to trust its authenticity. The findings and products of the first three phases of the project can be found on this website.   Welcome message from Project Director, Dr. Luciana Duranti   The fourth phase of the InterPARES Project, which focuses on digital records entrusted to the Internet, can be accessed here.

Major funding for The InterPARES Project is provided by The Social Sciences and Humanities Reseach Council of Canada’s Community-University Research Alliances (SSHRC-CURA). Matching funds are provided by The University of British Columbia's Vice President Research Development Fund, the Dean of Arts, and the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies.

The InterPARES Project is based at the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at The University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The InterPARES Project Director is Dr. Luciana Duranti.

Contact Us:
The InterPARES Project School of Library, Archival & Information Studies The University of British Columbia 470-1961 East Mall Vancouver, BC  V6T 1Z1 CANADA	Business:   +1 (604) 822-2694 Facsimile:   +1 (604) 822-6006 E-mail:  interpares.project@ubc.ca