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Re: Acid and Lignin-Free Storage Cartons
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ghoke <[log in to unmask]>
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Records Management Program <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 4 Nov 2011 10:58:56 -0500
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Re: Longterm storage of digital records

My rule of thumb is that if a digital file is going to need more than 
one migration to maintain viability to the end of its lifecycle, 
physical media and formats are indicated.  That may be paper, film, a 
"pancake" drive, or something else.  The content may be in analog or 
digital (e.g., 2D barcode printed on film).
I know few records managers who are willing to bet that the person 
sitting in their chair in 15 years will have the motivation, funding, 
staff, know-how, technology, etc. to ensure future, sequential 
migrations that preserve the integrity of data and metadata.  The person 
applying a retention period to a record may also need to consider 
applying the Availability Principle to the mode of storage.

Gordy
Gordon E.J. Hoke, CRM
Plainview, MN USA
www.PositivelyRIM.blogspot.com

On 11/4/2011 8:14 AM, Stephen Cohen wrote:
> If you do need to retain electronic records for 100 years, or even as little as 30ish, you may want to consider computer output to microfilm (COM).
>
> Stephen Cohen
> Metlife
>

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