Media Breakdown: Tales of Deterioration on Audiovisual Collections and Their Historical Comebacks
The Media Preservation Unit at MSU Libraries will show examples of deterioration on various audiovisual formats and discuss methods of dealing with deterioration in order to provide greater access to the recorded content for the Spartan community and the public. Legacy audiovisual formats, such as motion picture film, magnetic tape, and optical media, contain audio and moving image recordings of important events. Over time, the materials on which these instances are stored experience chemical breakdowns like mold, "vinegar syndrome," and "sticky shed syndrome," which is caused by acetate decay.
Presented by:
- Melanie Goulish, Media Preservation Assistant, MSU Libraries, MSU
- Sarah Mainville, Media Preservation Librarian, MSU Libraries, MSU
- Matthew Wilcox, Audiovisual Archivist, MSU Libraries, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Arts, Culture, and Design
Time and Location
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4/13/2024 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Workshop Stage