Expedited digital appraisal for regular archivists: an MPLP-type approach |
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Authors: | Susanne Belovari |
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Institution: | University of Illinois Archives, Urbana, Illinois, USA |
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Abstract: | Working with a German state archives, the author developed a MPLP approach to digital appraisal/processing. Testing 10 deduplication software (80% failed), she selected a user friendly and inexpensive software. She appraised 670?GB in four days and developed a simple workflow of broad and in-depth qualitative appraisal. The author highlights the importance of appraisal factors, presents a list of desirable software features, and calls for the establishment of peer-reviewed online testing sites administered by archival organizations. |
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Keywords: | Regular archivists MPLP for digital materials digital appraisal digital processing |
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