Conservation and Preservation of Audiovisual Materials: Realistic or a Dream?

The management of public records and archives in the member countries of ESARBICA

“…60 Many institutions in the region are faced with a crisis in the preservation of audiovisual materials due to the rapid development of digital data and the phasing out of analogue and magnetic tape. 61 Storing audiovisual formats in a stable and controlled environment can prolong their life-span. In that regard, the level of light, temperature and relative humidity (RH) should be controlled and monitored.…”