This study explored the perceptions of food bloggers on digital preservation of their blogs through an anonymous, web-based survey. It also examined if the blog format changes authenticity. Survey questions asked for data on blogging behavior, technology and preservation and deletion, editing and loss. The survey was shared through Facebook pages and groups, discussion boards and forums, Twitter and Tumblr. This study looked at how bloggers view their blogs long-term. The study assessed if bloggers view their content as possessing enduring value. Furthermore, it ascertained if the participants have taken steps to preserve their blogs. The majority of the respondents were reasonably confident in their technical skills for blog maintenance. Despite this, half were not using any strategy to save their blog. Respondents questioned the enduring value of their blogs. Some sub-group differences found between hobby bloggers and for profit bloggers. In addition, issues of authenticity were not conclusively determined.Master of Science in Library Scienc
