The Preservation of Magnetic Tape Collections: A Perspective
Authors: Jean-Louis Bigourdan, James M. Reilly, Karen Santoro, Gene Salesin for Image Permanence Institute, Rocherster Institute of Technology (2006)
This report retraces IPI’s (Image Permanence Institute) approach to the preservation of magnetic media. It reports on information gathered from the field and focuses on the major issues related to preserving magnetic media.
The report also presents research conducted at IPI during the project. IPI’s Survey of Magnetic Tape Archives had as its main objective the assessment of current preservation practices. Data based on laboratory testing of magnetic tapes are reported and discussed. Results are assessed from the perspective of studying the feasibility of developing a diagnostic tool for magnetic tape collections. Conclusions drawn from the research are presented as well as a series of guidelines for preserving magnetic media based on the current situation.
Read the full report. Language: English.