MDQC 0.4: What’s New? How-to #1: Narrowing scanning filters using base filenames in MDQC
12 October 2018
This month we released a new version of our free tool MDQC with extended features. In this version — 0.4 — we have incorporated additional functionalities that allow the user to further refine filtering in order to provide more control over the scanning process. We have created a series of posts to provide examples and point to useful tools that can complement these new features. In this post, we will review how to refine the scanning process using specific filtering methods, integrating old functionalities and the new feature Base Filename Import.
Announcing Release of MDQC 0.4
12 October 2018
AVP is pleased to announce the release of MDQC 0.4! MDQC is a free, user-friendly tool that allows you to perform automated quality control of embedded metadata. Using ExifTool and MediaInfo, MDQC parses the metadata from collections of files and compares it to specifications and rules that are defined by you.
Guide To Developing A Request For Proposal For The Digitization Of Video (And More)
8 September 2018
Clear articulation and understanding of goals and specifications is essential to ensuring the success of any project. Whether performing digitization work in-house or using a vendor, a statement of work or request for proposal serves as the foundation of the project.
This resource is intended to guide organizations in thinking critically about and discussing – internally and with vendors – the salient aspects of a request for proposal and the details within. Although this guide uses video as a focus point it is relevant and applicable for all media types.
AV Archives Night is Wednesday, August 15
9 August 2018
The Society of American Archivists annual meeting is right around the corner, which means that AV Archives Night is here, too!
Announcing AVP’s B2B4C Program
7 August 2018
Introduction
In the next few weeks we will be rolling out new web pages and announcements dedicated to the formation of strategic partnerships with other providers of services and products. In this blog post, I want to make clear what this does and does not mean and provide a bit of background on the philosophy and logic behind this move.
Announcing release of Fixity 1.2
31 July 2018
AVP is pleased to announce the release of Fixity 1.2!
AVP is hiring a Senior Software Developer and Architect
24 July 2018
AVP is hiring! We are looking for a Senior Software Developer and Architect to join the team. Come work with a great group of people that are working on innovative and exciting projects in support of clients that represent the best of the best. Find the job description and apply at http://bit.ly/AVPSeniorDevJob
AVP Webinars 2018 – 3rd Session: AVCC
17 July 2018
Registrations are open for the third session of the AVP Webinar Series focused on Digital Preservation. In this opportunity, our consultant Pamela Vízner will present the functionalities of our app AVCC, a specialized software for collaborative cataloging of audiovisual collections. This webinar will be 45 minutes long, followed by Q&A.
OHMS – Avalon Integration Now Available
17 July 2018
We are proud to announce that OHMS is now available for Avalon!
The American Presidents
15 June 2018
By Mark E. Griffin
