Audio Media Assessment

We learn about assessing the risk and value of analog audio media and establishing priorities.

• Lectures

  • Magnetic recording media (1) – history and formats
  • Magnetic recording media (2) – deterioration and storage
  • Assessing risk and value
  • AV Preserve: Cost of Inaction Calculator

• References

  • IASA TC-05. Handling and Storage of Audio and Video Carriers. 2014.
  • ISO 18923:2000 Imaging materials – Polyester-base magnetic tape – Storage practices. [permission required].
  • Adelstein, Peter Z. IPI Media Storage Quick Reference, 2nd edition. Rochester: Image Permanence Institute, 2009.
  • Van Bogart, John. Magnetic Tape Storage and Handling. CLIR Report 54, June 1995. PDF
  • Reilly, James M, et al. New Tools for Preservation: Assessing Long-Term Effects on Library and Archives Collections. CLIR Report 59, November 1995. PDF
  • Image Permanence Institute.
  • IU MediaScore (AV Preserve) Media Preservation Prioritization Software User Guide. 2015. PDF
  • AV Preserve Cost of Inaction website
  • Wikipedia articles

• Assignments

  • Case Study: Indiana University’s MediaScore
• Tools:
  • Quiz: Styling Syntax and Theory (Login Required)
    
  • Peer-graded Assignment: Your First Styled Site (Login Required)