Full Description
The Preservation of Born-digital Photographs will equip professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively care for their born-digital images.
Drawing on the author's extensive experience working in the field, the book effectively highlights the challenges involved in preserving the vast number of born-digital photographs and emphasizes how urgent the need to democratize long-term preservation is. Delving into the technology surrounding the preservation of born-digital collections, the book enables the reader to obtain the necessary knowledge of theory and practice to immerse themselves and make a significant impact in preserving born-digital photography. Schisler's approach centers on comprehending essential requirements and adapting to changing possibilities in tools, systems, software, and hardware. Such a perspective equips readers to navigate the dynamic landscape in which they find themselves. The book also presents a critical approach to thinking about our production of images and what we can and should preserve for future generations.
The Preservation of Born-digital Photographs will be valuable to aspiring and experienced professionals within cultural heritage institutions, such as libraries, archives, and museums, as well as those in other settings who are responsible for the care and preservation of born-digital photographs.
Contents
Preface - Maria Marighela; Acknowledgements; List of Figures; List of Tables; Introduction - Why should we think about this subject?; 1. Photo Finished - the end of photography; 2. Where do digital photographs reside?; 3. Defining what we aim to preserve; 4. How can backlogs and active materials be organized and described?; 5. Storage: Where and how?; 6. Digital preservation program; 7. From digital to analog; 8. Rethinking capture; Final remarks; Index.
