I like your reiteration of the idea of archivists as “digital file babysitters”. I think this analogy, aside form being humorous, is extremely accurate. It’s important to remember that digital preservation is not something you do once, but is an ongoing process that takes time out of every day practice, which should in turn be reflected in a preservation policy.
Kerri,
I like your reiteration of the idea of archivists as “digital file babysitters”. I think this analogy, aside form being humorous, is extremely accurate. It’s important to remember that digital preservation is not something you do once, but is an ongoing process that takes time out of every day practice, which should in turn be reflected in a preservation policy.