I agree with Chris on this matter. When replacing within Section 108, I think it is wise to retain the original analog copy. If there is roomŠ to do so. In our case, we also take it out of circulationŠ it is an archive copy.
Remember that copyright allows 3 digital copies within Section 108. In my opinion, those ideally should be: A high rez master file, a DVD version, and a streaming file. At present, our in-house capability is limited to producing a medium quality copy. Playable, but not ideal. Outsource companies can do better. Once we have an idea of the volume of content that is eligible for Section 108 preservation, the production of high quality archival masters and useful copies would make a great National Endowment for the Humanities projectŠ and something that could lead possibly to the video equivalent of Portico. -deg deg farrelly ShareStream Administrator/Media Librarian Arizona State University Libraries Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 602.332.3103 On 1/27/15 2:04 PM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu" <videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu> wrote: >I think it's good form to keep the original VHS as evidence if you are >invoking Section 108 to justify making a copy of a deteriorating original. >I don't think this is required by law though given that Section 108 >preservation copies can also be made to replace lost or stolen recordings. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
