Digital and born digital (end processing)

DIGITAL AND BORN DIGITAL

BORN-DIGITAL MATERIAL
This material is separated out from collections and processed and stored independently. See the wiki for Born-Digital Materials

DIGITAL DEVICES
Computers, cell phones and "other technology" should have batteries removed and stored in a separate ziplock bag until the data can be retrieved. After that, discarding the batteries can be discussed. If they cannot be removed, end processor will consult with Conservation about how to handle. (Possible fire hazard, aside from battery acid)

DIGITAL DEVICE RESTRICTIONS
AV/Digital and "other technology" (i.e. cell phones, computers) are restricted until they have been processed by a digital archivist. Therefore, this part of a collection is considered "unprocessed". Consult Accessioning Archivist for how to handle records, but end processor will NOT affix RESTRICTED labels on the box or any inner housing. See MS Am 3460 Elizabeth Wurtzel papers, Box 5.

DIGITAL DISKS : CDs, LDs (Laser disk) and DVDs
CDs and DVDs should be removed from housing that is not polypropylene and stored upright in a polypropylene case. If they occur in a flat manuscript box, they can be removed and shelved upright in a labeled CD case. If it is necessary to keep the old housing, they can be stored upright together on the shelf and labelled 1 of 2, 2 of 2. Large numbers of cds/dvds can be put in boxes in order to keep them with a collection, if necessary, as long as they are in polypropylene cases and stored upright. Consult Preservation Librarian about LDs.

DIGITAL IMAGING
"DRS" (digital repository service) is marked in pencil on folder labels by Mary Haegert and her staff when items are digitized.