Re: Archival fixed storage media

[Erik Christman]

IMHO I think removable HD for media storage are the way to go in addition to CD archiving,, at a little less than $1.50 US per gig of storage, it is almost cheaper than DVDRs.. We use a Western Digital removable unit to backup image and exhibition files, besides burning CDs of the files. before moving the files off our server at or around the end of every year. ----- Original Message ----- From: Misunas, Marla To: mcn-l@mcn.edu Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 12:06 PM Subject: Archival fixed storage media Hi everyone,   At SFMOMA we are beginning to archive some large raw image files (our servers are getting full) and are looking to tap into your information/experience on the elusive question of which fixed storage media we should use -- now.  Should we use Kodakâs Gold Ultima?  Should we use DVD?  Does anyone have information on predicted longevity for DVD?  Is there a specific type of DVD we should use?  Is there an archival alternative to DVD?  Which different redundant media storage formats are recommended?  Does anyone (really) migrate their fixed media every few years?  Any issues about migration we should look out for?   Weâve tossed these questions around for quite a while and we are familiar with many resources (such as the Colorado Digitization Program) but as our field is always updating itself, I wanted to check in on any current thinking/research, etc.   Thanks so much for any ideas or suggestions.    Marla Misunas Collections Information Manager Collections Information and Access San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (415) 357- 4186 (voice) (415) 947-1186 (fax) www.sfmoma.org ___________________________________ Board Member, Museum Computer Network Conference Co-Chair, Minneapolis 2004 www.mcn.edu     --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: e...@nixonlibrary.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-mcn_mcn-l-12800...@listserver.americaneagle.com --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: rlancefi...@mail.wesleyan.edu To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-mcn_mcn-l-12800...@listserver.americaneagle.com