Chapter 3: Digital Preservation Guidelines
Digital Preservation Guidelines: Media
The guidelines in the previous section applied across many different digital formats. The guidelines in this section are specific to media art
Matters in Media Art
"Because media artworks require a proactive approach to care and management, the moment of acquisition is critical in gathering information that will ensure their display and care into the future."
Read the Acquiring Media Art section of Matters in Media Art.
Matters in Media Art resources informed the Maintenance Culture curriculum, which is expand to include different types of works beyond media art. There's overlap between these guidelines and the Maintenance Culture guidelines, and familiarity with Matters in Media Art will lay a good groundwork for further learning.
Optional: Read more of Matters in Media Art
Continue on to the documentation, loan, and digital preservation sections of the website if you want to get further into the guidelines.
