We are thrilled to announce that the BitCurator Consortium’s Strategic Plan for 2026-2028 has been officially published! This milestone represents months of thoughtful collaboration, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

A Collaborative Process

This strategic plan was developed through an inclusive, multi-phase process that engaged our Executive Council members, Committee volunteers, and the broader BCC membership. From Executive Council foundation work and committee input sessions to community surveys and final refinements, every phase was designed to ensure the plan reflects our shared priorities and values.

Our community highlighted the importance of:

• Governance and organizational health
• The BitCurator Environment (BCE) as central to our identity
• Building capacity and ensuring sustainability
• Sustained attention to programming
• Strong community connections

Our Strategic Priorities for 2026-2028

We’ve refined five strategic priorities to guide BCC’s work over the next three years:

1. Governance & Organizational Health – Strengthen BCC’s governance and infrastructure to support organizational needs, align with fiscal host policies, and ensure long-term sustainability.
2. Membership, Advocacy & Outreach – Expand and engage membership to sustain a connected, responsible consortium of practitioners that advance the global impact of digital curation.
3. Community Programming & Resources – Sustain and strengthen BCC’s community-driven programs and resources to improve clarity, discoverability, impact, and connection in born-digital curation and digital preservation.
4. Software & Tools Development – Align and reinforce the relationship between the BitCurator Consortium and the BitCurator Environment to support meaningful collaboration between practitioners and developers and ensure that open-source tools evolve with user needs.

What’s Next

As we implement these priorities, we’ll remain responsive to emerging opportunities, shifting contexts, and community feedback. We’ll keep you updated through community calls, user groups and programming to maintain transparency and accountability.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and perspectives to this planning process. Your engagement and thoughtful input have shaped a strategic vision that reflects our community’s needs.

We look forward to working together to bring this vision to life.

Read the full Strategic Plan 2026-2028 here!

Thank you so much for being part of the BCC community!