This is a live topic. Suggestions

http://e-records.chrisprom.com/recommendations/

http://www.metaarchive.org/GDDP


For our CONTENTdm to MetaArchive workflow we use Bagit, and we archive the
masters, not the site.

http://libraryofcongress.github.io/bagit-python/


Al

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Al Matthews

Software Developer, Digital Services Unit
Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
email: [log in to unmask]; office: 1 404 978 2057





On 8/13/14, 12:40 PM, "Will Martin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>As with most libraries, we're accumulating an increasing number of
>digital holdings.  So far, our approach to storing these files consists
>of a haphazard cocktail of:
>
>- A ContentDM site whose contents haven't been updated in three years
>- live network storage in the form of shared drives
>- a Drobo
>- CDs and DVDs
>- hard drives stored in static-proof bags, and
>- ancient floppy disks whose contents remain a mystery that would surely
>scour the last vestiges of sanity from our minds if we had a 5 1/4"
>drive to read them with.
>
>In short it's a mess that has evolved organically over a long period of
>time.  I'm not entirely sure what to do about it, especially considering
>our budget for improving the situation is ... uh, zero.
>
>At the very least, I'd like a better sense for what is considered a good
>approach to storing archival files.  Can anyone recommend any relevant
>best practices or standards documents?  Or just share what you use.
>
>I'm familiar with the OAIS model for digital archiving, and it seems
>well thought-out, but highly abstract.  A more practical nuts-and-bolts
>guide would be helpful.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Will Martin
>
>Web Services Librarian
>University of North Dakota


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