[MCN-L] Online backup/storage
There seems to be a burgeoning market in servers for consumer purposes--ways to share video clips, photos, whatever. I think that places like rememble.com or mediamax seem to represent that paradigm. We have looked, and continue to look, at setting up an alliance with other institutions in geographically different areas from us for mutual file sharing. The only viable commercial service for needs like ours (hundreds of gigabytes or even terabytes of files) seems to be Amazon's S3, which isn't cheap, but does do a lot to ensure the integrity and security of data. Unfortunately, S3 has a maximum file size of 5GB. With an hour of AVI clocking in around 13GB, that's a problem. As big a problem of backing up this data in a reasonably secure fashion is, MOVING it is also difficult. It takes half an hour to move that 13GB file around on our network. On our small business pipe to the internet? So, hoping to hear that others are exploring this area, or that they have other solutions, ari On 11/5/07, Richard Urban rjurban at uiuc.edu wrote: Hi Ari, Sorry you won't make it to Chicago. I've been wondering about this myself after a recent round of discussion on the RCAAM list - they were debating the need for hard copy of collections records. Many of the pro-paper set pointed to the easy loss of computer data during disasters.I didn't ask, but I wondered where eveyone's back ups were. I think one of the things that came out of Katrina was that off-site backups weren't enough and people needed to think regionally or nationally. I do wonder about how these companies may be using the data stored on their servers. I think there would be a number of concerns about storing collections records and donor information with a third party, even if they had clear data usage policies. The digital preservation project I worked on still relied on FedEx to ship hard-drives back and forth as the fastest way to move large files - even though we are at a major research university with many fat tubes to the Interweb. Richard rjurban at uiuc.edu On Nov 5, 2007, at 2:21 PM, Ari Davidow wrote: So, we have all of these digital assets. They need to be backed up and they are huge. It looks as though online backup, using Amazon's S3 service, or a company such as MediaMax, is the way to go. It looks like S3 is really designed for companies that are doing more with their data than just parking it. That doesn't bother me, but it also looks like S3 is limited to files 5GB. We have AVI files that are closer to 15GB. MediaMax may have similar limits. In a worst case, I'd simply make plans to back up the working MPEGs (2-3GB each), and do my best to ensure that nothing bad happens to the tape originals of this video. But it occurs to me that people on this list may have more extensive experience. Who is using online storage? What works for you? What provider helps you sleep soundly (less unsoundly?) at night? What does it cost? Does anyone handle 15GB files? (We won't even talk about how long it would take to upload each one of those) Thanks, (Think of this as my way of provoking conversation in a year when I can't get to MCN ;-).) ari ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l
[MCN-L] your thoughts on the Best of the Web competition
hi all -- first of all, sorry if you get this query more than once... as we begin to think about Museums and the Web 2008, i'm wondering again about the role of the best of the web competition. we've started a thread on conference.archimuse.com at http://conference.archimuse.com/forum/best_of_the_web_competition_feedback_wanted and would love your thoughts. let us know what you think about the competition, and the role that it plays for you. do you look at the winners? thanks! jennifer -- __ J. Trantjtrant at archimuse.com Partner Principal Consultant phone: +1 416 691 2516 Archives Museum Informatics fax: +1 416 352 6025 158 Lee Ave, Toronto Ontario M4E 2P3 Canada http://www.archimuse.com __
[MCN-L] Job announcement - Collections Database and Records Administrator position available
Hi everyone: I'm being moved into a new position, so please find attached the job announcement for the Collection Database and Records Administrator position here at the Magnes. Please respond to Linda Waterfield. Perian Sully Collection Database Records Administrator Judah L. Magnes Museum 2911 Russell St. Berkeley, CA 94705 510-549-6950 x 335 http://www.magnes.org http://www.magnes.org/ Contributor, http://www.musematic.org http://www.musematic.org/ The Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley seeks an experienced, energetic, detail-oriented Collections Database and Records Administrator (CDRA) to manage the Magnes' Collection Management System, Ke EMu, and the collection records. Job Duties: * Oversee the administration of the CMS though ongoing development and maintenance. * Perform and oversee data clean-up, entry and records reconciliation. * Work closely with collections registration and curatorial staff, IT consultants and KE Software support staff for troubleshooting, technical advice, imaging, determining CMS upgrades, and ensuring integrity of collections information. * Ensure CMS meets staff needs for a variety of purposes. Maintain strong internal working relationships. As requested, use Crystal Reports to develop new reports for staff. * Maintain established protocols, authority controls, and data entry standards ensuring that new entries conform to style guides and appropriate museum cataloging standards including SPECTRUM and CDWA. * Maintain and update system administration manuals and contribute to the development of CMS documentation, including updating EMu help fields, internal user manuals, and policies and procedures. * Assist with management of archival and library collection information between CMS and third party programs like Archivist's Tool Kit. * Develop user training program and conduct staff and volunteer training sessions on EMu as needed. Successful candidate must have a minimum of two to four years museum registration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and proficiency in collections management software systems, KE EMu experience helpful but not mandatory, the ability to work with a variety of people, excellent computer, organizational and problem-solving skills. Strongly preferred experience includes MA or Certificate in Museum Studies with a registration emphasis; working knowledge of metadata standards, standardized vocabularies, imaging, digital asset management, Linux (RedHat) systems, computer hardware and software including Crystal Reports, and Excel. Familiarity with photography and imaging of artwork valuable. Please send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to: CDRA Search Attn: Linda Waterfield, Collections Manager Registrar Judah L. Magnes Museum 2911 Russell St. Berkeley CA 94705 lwaterfield at magnes.org
