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Developing a Digital Materials Business Strategy Robert Spindler University Archivist Arizona State University Libraries [email protected]

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Robert Spindler University Archivist Arizona State University Libraries [email protected]. Developing a Digital Materials Business Strategy. Digital Strategies Landscape. Many approaches, few standards: Electronic Records Management Digital Libraries Knowledge Management - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Developing a Digital Materials Business StrategyRobert SpindlerUniversity ArchivistArizona State University [email protected]

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Digital Strategies Landscape

Many approaches, few standards: Electronic Records Management Digital Libraries Knowledge Management Digital Preservation Digital Asset Management Document Management Systems

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Digital Strategies Landscape

Diverse content requires diverse solutions: Technical solutions become obsolete quickly All forms of content require maintenance Relative needs for accuracy and authenticity▪ Compliance/Recordkeeping▪ Digital library/digital archives

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Digital Strategies Landscape

Digital does not equal preservation: Backups are helpful but insufficient

Things get lost Human intervention does not scale Accurate rendering may not be sustainable

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Recommendations

Be Strategic: Vital Records approach (business continuity) Archival materials Collaborate with Creators Minimize costs by establishing standards:▪ File Formats▪ Workflows▪ Description practices

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Digitization

Two approaches: Scan highest resolution for quality Scan low resolution for quantity

Keep high res master scans in dark archive

Make low res versions for access

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Digitization

Use imaging standards Outsource audio/visual work Plan to organize and describe

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Developing a Digital Materials Business StrategyRobert SpindlerUniversity ArchivistArizona State University [email protected]