14 Sep 2023 at 2-3 pm AEST Queensland State Archives General Book Now The 2019 Tandanya- Adelaide Declaration describes archives as “textual armouries” and calls on public archives to reimagine themselves as “an ethical space of encounter, respect,...
‘Just Keep the Bits’ workshops – risk management and digital preservation (Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane)
The Digital Preservation Coalition (Aus) is hosting a series of ‘Just Keep the Bits’ workshops on risk management and digital preservation in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane from 4 – 14 September 2023. General Just keep the bits! A digital...
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.
Digitization program planning
Planning a digitisation program? Here are some things to consider:
Digitizing special formats
The Digital Library Federation (DLF) has compiled a wiki page of resources for the benefit of cultural heritage professionals planning projects involving the digitization of rare and unique cultural heritage materials.