The Creator and The Archivist
6 January 2016
A significant portion of certain Archivist’s job is processing collections — the activity of arranging and describing materials that have been deposited with an archive. At times this is simple. For the most part it is difficult. Consider your own paper and digital files, and imagine someone who doesn’t know you personally sifting through those files and computer desktop and download history and et cetera trying to make sense of what is there and what is important.
AVP Holiday Card – 2015
31 December 2015
Artwork by Stephanie Housley from Coral & Tusk
AVPreserve Brings on Kevin Ford as New Senior Consultant
11 December 2015
We are very excited to announce the addition of our newest team member at AVPreserve, Kevin Ford. Adding to our locations in NYC and Madison, Kevin is the founding member of our Chicago office and brings extensive experience in data management and software development. His work has been highlighted by an impressive track record in the development and application of systems utilizing linked data. This includes his work at the Library of Congress enhancing and greatly expanding id.loc.gov and his deep involvement with the Library’s Bibliographic Framework Initiative (Bibframe). He also brings his experience developing and implementing large scale data management systems, not just at LC, but also for MarkLogic as a Senior Consultant. Aside from adding to a deep bench of talent at AVPreserve, Kevin brings expertise to the team that opens up exciting new possibilities for AVPreserve and our clients. Read more about Kevin here.
My Digitization Vendor Always Sends .md5 Files As Part Of Their Deliverables
5 December 2015
A file’s checksum is a specially generated hash based on a computation of all of the individual bytes that make up the file. A variety of algorithms exist that can be used to perform this computation, e.g., MD5, SHA-1, or SHA-256. For example, an MD5 checksum is a 32-bit string that may look something like this: ff839faf604272ba094741b62c7e4254. Because the computation takes into account every byte of a given file, if any bytes change for a given file, then the outcome of the computation will produce a different hash. Only an identical set of bytes will produce the same hash repeatedly when processed through the checksum algorithm in use.
Exiftool Tutorial Series
1 December 2015
This four-part series of video tutorials, created by Kathryn Gronsbell is focused on Exiftool, a command-line application that can read, write, and edit embedded metadata in files. The tutorial series provides detailed support to users looking for an approachable and practical introduction to Exiftool.
Featured exercises have wide-ranging applications but trend towards improving digital preservation workflows through a step-by-step exploration of Exiftool’s basic features and functions.
Looking Ahead on the 25th Anniversary of AMIA
19 November 2015
On the 25th anniversary of the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA), I was asked to share some thoughts this morning about the future of AMIA. There are many ways to run with this thought. I have chosen to pose and respond to the question: What do we need to do as a community in order to thrive as an organization?
AVPreserve Accepting Applications for the Role of Consultant
2 November 2015
We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for a Consultant position at AVPreserve!
Exactly: A New Tool for Born-Digital Acquisitions!
27 October 2015
In honor of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, AVPreserve and the the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky Libraries are excited to announce the upcoming release of a new tool for born-digital acquisition and delivery.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: AVPreserve and NEDCC Present A Report on Existing Sound Recordings in Collections Across the US
27 October 2015
In honor of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, AVPreserve and NEDCC are proud to present their report, Quantifying the Need: A Survey of Existing Sound Recordings in Collections in the United States.
New York AV Archives Party for NY Archives Week
5 October 2015
