Research Guides

Archiving Websites and Data

Tools that can help preserve access to websites and datasets that are needed for research and publication. This guide was created from the work of Shauna-Kay Harrison and Abby Sypniewski

Web Archiving Scenarios

Now that you have an understanding of both what you’re archiving as well as what needs or restraints to consider, the decision trees below are meant to provide a starting point for how asking these questions can lead you to the best fit tool.

I want to Archive a Publication or Article That I Can Cite

I want to archive a publication or article that I can cite

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I Want to Archive a Static or Dynamic Website

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I Want to Archive a Social Media Post or Video

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I Want to Archive for an Organization

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Last Updated: Oct 8, 2025 7:38 AM

Subjects: Government, Politics & Law, How-to