3. Digital objects are vulnerable to the
same things as physical objects, plus a
lot more. . .
4. 8” Floppy Disc 5.25” Floppy Disc 12” Magneto Optical Disc
“One of the major challenges of preserving
digital content is the obsolescence of media
on which it is stored. The technology to read
[these files] may exist for only a brief time.”
5.
6.
7. Step 1: Take and Inventory the types of
formats your digital library has.
Step 2: Research vulnerabilities of each
format.
Step 3: If a digital object is in danger of
becoming obsolescent, then research
which types of media are more durable.
8. Discuss the following questions with your
coworkers:
A. At what date are you going to take an
inventory of your digital resources?
B. At what date will protocol for migrating
and preserving each individual format be
established?
C. Who will be assigned to each task?
D. When will your meetings take place?
E. What will the reward be for accomplishing
all of these activities?
