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titleInstructions
  • Downloading and filling out this document is encouraged. If you do that, please rename the file (using a collection identifier) and save it. YouGenerate or download the questionnaire in one of the following ways:
  • When completed, send to the Digital Archivist in any of the following ways:

General

  1. Please list associated Collection Identifiers here (accession number, manuscript number): 
  2. What born-digital content should be transferred? Please be as specific as possible.
  3. How does this subset of content relate to the overall collection?

Technical Questions

  1. Media Type: What types of born-digital media are there, if any? 
  2. File formats: What types of computer files are there? Examples: Word processing files (.doc, .txt), photographs (.jpeg)
  3. Computing habits: Please describe work and/or computing habits related to the content that should be transferred. For example: drafts are written first by hand then inputted into computer; dance compositions are compiled in InDesign
  4. File Creation: Who created these files? What are their roles in relation to the creation of these materials?

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  1. Are any of these files encrypted? 
  2. Do any files contain sensitive or legally protected information, such as Social Security Numbers, bank account information, or other sensitive materials or data?

Networked data

  1. Email: Does the born-digital content include email? Please provide email providers, platforms, and associated login information.* 
  2. Social Media: If the born-digital subset includes social media, please describe any social media use, including handles, usernames, social media platforms, and associated login information.* 

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