Handbook for Digital Projects: Chapter IV, Selection of Materials for Scanning

Contents: Introduction&nbsp Why Select for Scanning&nbsp The Selection Committee&nbsp The Selection Process&nbsp Putting it all Together: How to Score and Rank Collections&nbsp Summary of Key Points&nbsp Forms (Nomination for selection, deselection Evaluation Checklist)&nbsp Sources. Dit Hoofdstuk 4 uit het ‘Handbook for Digital Projects: A Management Tool for Preservation and Access’ beschrijft het proces van het selecteren van materiaal voor digitale …

Analysis of current audiovisual documentation models, Mapping of current standards D15.1

Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Overview 3 Data Models (Customized/Legacy) 3.1 RAI Documentation Model 3.2 INA Documentation Model 3.3 FARAO (ORF) 3.4 IMMIX (B&G) 3.5 DR Metadata Standard 4 Data Models (Sample of Standards) 4.1 Dublin Core 4.2 SMEF (BBC) 4.3 MXF Metadata Schema 4.4 SMPTE Metadata Dictionary and Structure 4.5 P_Meta Metadata Exchange Scheme (EBU) 5 Overall Conclusion 6 …

Risks associated with the use of recordable CDs and DVDs as reliable storage media in archival collections: strategies and alternatives

This document advises in managing the risks of storing archival data on recordable CDs and DVDs. It describes a strategy for good management and for measuring errors, leaning on the IASA-TC 04 Guidelines on the Production and Preservation of Digital Audio Objects. The recommendations for audio storage are translated into general data storage. There is limited advice in terms of …

Preservation 101- Preservation Basics for Paper and Media Collections

Preservation 101 is an online course that will help you learn about the basics of preservation in the context of small and moderately-sized library or archival collections. This course was produced as one component of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded to the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). The grant supported training and resources for …

PDPTV: Recommended appraisal guidelines for selecting born-digital master programs for preservation and deposit with the Library of Congress

This report discusses the application of value and selection criteria for the retention and long-term preservation of television programs. Besides giving an overview of current selection criteria, the document also provides recommendations for preserving “born digital” programs. The report focuses on works of public broadcasters.