Digitization and digital archiving: a practical guide for librarians

by Leggett, Elizabeth R.

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Full title :Digitization and digital archiving : a practical guide for librarians / Elizabeth R. Leggett.

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To help new archivists and genealogists with what can be a daunting process, Digitization and Digital Archiving : A Practical Guide for Librarians answers common questions, including : what should be stored ? ; where and how should it be stored ? ; how exactly is information stored in a computer ? ; how does copyright law affect archiving ? ; how can metadata be used to improve collection access ? The revised second edition has been updated to address new trends and the latest innovations in technology, including : different types of born-digital materials a librarian might need to archive, such as databases or websites ; information about identifying and gathering data from floppy disks, an increasingly important task as this technology ages and its data becomes at greater risk for loss ; the latest changes in file storage and formats, including more information on the storage of audio and video media ; the origins of different common technologies to help explain the past, present, and future of computer technology. This book is a comprehensive guide to the process of digital storage and archiving. Assuming only basic computer knowledge, this guide walks readers through everything they need to know to start or maintain a digital archiving project. Any librarian interested in how digital information is stored can benefit from this guide.