As technology changes, the greatest threat to preserving digital files is obsolescence. Files may get stuck on obsolete media or in some form that may become unusable in time. If you don’t actively care for your digital possessions you may lose access to them.
This webinar can help increase your understanding of what it takes to preserve commonly used digital files such photos, recordings, videos and documents. Learn about the nature of the digital-preservation challenge and hear about some simple, practical tips and tools to help you preserve your digital stuff.
Originally presented April 30, 2015. Watch the recording now:
Recording (.wmv) | YouTube video
Presentation Slides (.pdf)
This session is free, thanks to Gaylord Archival, and part of the Preservation Week series:
Date | Title | Presenter |
---|---|---|
April 28 | Moving Image Preservation 101 | Siobhan C. Hagan |
April 30 | Digital Preservation for Individuals and Small Groups | Mike Ashenfelder |
May 1 | Disaster Response Q&A | Nancy E. Kraft |
Learning Outcomes
- the nature of the digital-preservation challenge
- simple, practical tips to describe and save digital files
- tools that can be used
Who Should Attend
Presenter
Mike Ashenfelder, Digital Preservation Project Coordinator, has worked at the Library of Congress since 2003 in the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program. He writes about personal digital archiving, leaders in digital preservation and issues and new developments in digital preservation. He also produces public information videos and podcasts. Before joining the Library of Congress, he worked for a decade in the Bay Area as a technical writer.
Mike has a Bachelors degree in Music Education from the Berklee College of Music and a Masters in Music History from San Francisco State University.
Registration
Cost
free
How to Register
Originally presented April 30, 2015. Watch the recording now:
Recording (.wmv) | YouTube video
Presentation Slides (.pdf)
Session lasts about an hour.
Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
If you receive a Codec error when playing the recorded file with Windows Media Player, download the gotowebinar codec file from:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/codec?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com The Codec acts as a patch that allows the recording, which is created with a higher version of Media Player, to play in version 7. For more information on playing the recording, see the FAQ.
Credits
none
Contact
For questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.