A new study Technological Protection Measures and Digital
Preservation: Evidence from video games analyses the impact of copyright the preservation of digital materials. While it focuses on video game preservation, the approach and findings are relevant to understanding the impacts of Technical Protection Measures (TPMs) on all types of digital material, including images, audiovisual works and electronic records that institutions are required to preserve to fulfil their mission.
Category: Audio Visual
WHITE PAPER: Basic Inspection Techniques To Sample The Condition of Magnetic Tape
To prevent damage during use and premature loss during storage, it is necessary to inspect magnetic tapes on a periodic basis. Basic warning signs of tape instability can often be identified using the following guidelines.
SPECS BROS. have a useful site for information on archival transfer, restoration and preservation of legacy audio visual materials as part of the digitisation process.
