Hi Lisa, I believe the rule of thumb for long term preservation is to choose an open format and to maintain the highest quality file that you can. Sticking with MPEG4 might actually be your best option here as it is an open format. You will want to make sure you don't further compressing the file if you encoded it into a second format.
This question might be better answered on the AMIA Listserv. This type of discussion comes up a lot. http://www.amianet.org/resources/pubsres.php Good luck, Kim Stanton Head, Media Library University of North Texas [email protected] P: (940) 565-4832 F: (940) 369-7396 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Borden, Lisa M. Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] Question regarding optimal carrier for archival/preservation of digital streaming video All: Which carrier is considered the archival/preservation standard or "optimal" medium for long-term digital streaming video storage? We have purchased the rights to several titles and have received MPEG4 files from the providers. The vendors agreed that we are allowed to make (1) copy of each title in accordance with Section 108 USC. I'd sure appreciate any input. Thanks, Lisa M. Borden Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian, Section Head UTEP Library - Acquisitions PH: (915) 747-6709 E-Mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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