[Hidden-tech] Law Libs: Digitization: Ohio State Archives strong "eye-readable backup" recommendation

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On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 6:25 PM, Lisa Hoag <lisahoag at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just read this, ~Lisa:
> Statement on Maintaining Digitally Imaged Records Permanently
> Statement issued by the State Archives of Ohio on the practice of
> destroying the paper copies of records that have long-term, historical,
> value and only keeping copies of those records in electronic format.
>
> https://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/archives-library/state-
> archives/local-government-records-program/electronic-records-resources/
> statearchives_statement
>
> "Although the Ohio History Connection, which administers the State
> Archives of Ohio, acknowledges the utility of maintaining digital images
> for access and retrieval purposes, it does not support the permanent
> maintenance of records solely in electronic image formats. Technological
> changes are rapid and constant. With no standards in existence for ensuring
> the long-term validity and survivability of digital images, it is nearly
> impossible to predict whether those imaged records will be retrievable in
> the future. Even well- implemented migration plans cannot assure that data
> will not be lost.
>
> With this in mind, the State Archives strongly recommends maintaining an
> eye-readable backup of any records deemed of permanent value that have been
> digitally imaged for electronic storage. Eye-readable records are records
> that do not require the use of hardware and software to decode the
> information stored on them. Examples of eye-readable records include paper
> and microfilm. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issues a
> set of standards for the creation of microfilm that, if followed, ensure
> the survivability of microfilm for an estimated 500 years." (more)
>
> Best,
>
> Lisa
>
>
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