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Introduction
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- Physical object is a broad class of data objects that can be acquired by the Dalhousie Libraries and managed as part of its circulating collections or the Archives Permanent Collection.
Physical object can include analog media and digital storage devices.
Physical object is a “Transfer Object Type” that can be referenced in Transfer Object Type descriptors.
- The Libraries maintains a master list of physical objects that records information about each type of physical Data Object found in the Archives Permanent Collection and other library collections.
- The purpose of the master list of formats is to:
- Establish an authoritative list of Data Objects
- Provide a controlled list of format types to be used in the register of digital storage devices
- Support the Preservation Planning activities of the Libraries' Preservation Committee
- Support digitization activities performed in accordance with the DCH and digital forensics activities carried out in the DFL.
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| Information Element | Description | ||
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| Identifier | Unique identifier for the media format descriptor. Used as the Data Object Type ID. | ||
| Format | Enter the specific type of digital storage device. | Analog or digital | Indicate if the format is analog or digitalLink to relevant format page when available. |
| Type of storage device | Enter the general format of the storage device (e.g., hard disk drive, magnetic disc, magnetic tape, optical disc, solid state drive) | ||
| Dimensions | Enter the dimensions of the digital storage device (if applicable). | ||
| Typical maximum storage in MB | Enter the typical maximum storage size of the storage device in megabytes (MB). | ||
| Typical maximum run time in minutes | For audio and video formats, enter the typical maximum run time in minutes | URL | Add URL to relevant documentation in the analog and digital media assessments section of the Libraries' Technology Watch wiki |
| Manufacturing notes | Provide notes about any known issues with the manufacturing of the format. | ||
| Notes about hardware requirements | Provide notes about any general hardware requirements for accessing and preserving data stored on the format. | ||
| Functioning hardware for playback? | Yes/No checkbox to indicate if the Dalhousie Libraries has functioning hardware for playback. |
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