Introduction

This page provides a list of tools and supplies needed to support video digitization.

List of supplies

• Equipment maintenance

  • Head cleaner: MG Chemicals

  • Swabs: MG Chemicals

  • 91% de-natured alcohol (for cleaning tape path)

  • Empty ¼ inch audio reel to elevate on packing deck

  • Lint free cleaning cloths (many) [BVAC uses Tex Wipes, densely knit cotton that leaves no residue from a medical supply company, https://www.texwipe.com/products/wipers-all/default.aspx%5D

• Tape handling and preservation

  • Nitrile gloves for handling tape and film

  • Silicone lubricant for cleaning tape if necessary (e.g., D5, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane to relubricate for transfer)

  • Polypropylene sleeves to house any associated paper on exterior of cases instead of inside with tape (physically separating paper from the videotape will protect the tape from old paper particles)

  • New labels that don’t fade so quickly, or label protectors

  • Extra 1.5” reels in case of breakage

  • Extra cases to replace degrading and offgassing cases

• Logbook or clipboard for tracking incoming/outgoing tapes from archive

• Broom and dustpan, swiffer, for cleaning dust and debris from hallway

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