Re: Archival storage of digital media
Lorrin Read, CRM (mailto:readl@OHIOEDISON.COM)
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:42:56 -0400
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Date: Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:42:56 -0400
From: "Lorrin Read, CRM" <mailto:readl@OHIOEDISON.COM>
Subject: Re: Archival storage of digital media
To: Multiple recipients of list IMAGELIB
"Digital media" is a very broad, high level description of a wide variety of
recording formats, however here are some tips:
1. Keep magnetic media away from strong electrical or magnetic fields. 2. Do
not touch magnetic recording surfaces. 3. Do not allow unauthorized use of
the digital media. 4. Keep food and drink away from the storage media. 5.
Store disks and tapes in a vertical position (do not lay flat). 6. Store
disks and tapes in a dust-free environment, at a constant temperature
between 62 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit and at a constant humidity between 35
and 45 percent. 7. Annually read a sampling of the digital information to
detect any degradation. 8. Periodically rewind tapes at constant tension, at
normal tape speed. 9. Copy the information on magnetic media every 6-7
years to refresh the data and allow for any necessary media migration.
I'm new to your listserv and this is my first contribution. I hope you find
it beneficial. I got some of it from the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). Lorrin
>Good question and please share the information. Perhaps AIIM headquarters
>can provide some information.
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>From: IMAGELIB
>To: Multiple recipients of list IMA
>Subject: Archival storage of digital media
>Date: Wednesday, June 19, 1996 11:20AM
>
>I need to know if guidelines have been established for the archival storage
>of digital media. We are embarking on a digital project of Colorado images
>and plan to store our back-up copies of the high resolution scanned images
>on both CD-ROMS and DAT tapes. What room temperature is recommended for
>longevity storage, and are there any other factors we need to consider to
>aid the life of these back-ups?
>
>Thanks in advance for your input. I'd be happy to summarize and share the
>results with the listserv or any individuals who care to know.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Lynn M. Lickteig
>Photographer V, Visual Resource Center
>University of Colorado/Boulder
>Internet: mailto:lickteig@spot.colorado.edu
>
>
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Lorrin N Read, CRM
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