This document is meant to replace the Born-Digital Dealer/Donor Questionnaire. The purpose of this document is to guide Houghton staff in the acquisition and transfer of born-digital content. A
General
- What born-digital content should be transferred? Please be as specific as possible.
- How does this subset of content relate to the overall collection?
- Media Type: What types of born-digital media are there, if any?
- File formats: What types of computer files are there? Examples: Word processing files (.doc, .txt), photographs (.jpeg)
- 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
Technical Questions
File Creation
- Who created these files? What are their roles in relation to the creation of these materials?
- Do you maintain files created by others?
Privacy & Security
- Are any any of these files encrypted?
- Do any files contain sensitive or legally protected information, such as Social Security Numbers, bank account information, or other sensitive materials or information?
Networked data
- Email: Does the born-digital content include email? Please provide email providers, platforms, and associated login information.*
- Social Media: If the born-digital subset includes social media, please describe any social media use, including handles, usernames, and associated login information.*
Cloud Storage & Document Sharing
- Does any of the born-digital content exist on cloud storage? Are they publicly or privately available? Please list the cloud storage/document sharing sites and associated login information, if necessary.*
- Does any of the born-digital content exist on photograph, video, or other media sharing sites (i.e. YouTube, Flickr, Vimeo, etc.)? Please list them with associated login information.*
Note: Private login information can be sent via encrypted email to Monique Lassere, including the Accession and MS Number, as applicable.