In June the Library of Congress
released Recommended
Formats Specifications to assist in its acquisitions process. These
recommendations were developed with the idea of long-term preservation in mind and
take on the analog as well as the digital. They cover six categories of
creative works: Textual Works & Musical Compositions, Still Image Works, Audio
Works, Moving Image Works, Software & Electronic Gaming & Learning, and
Datasets/Databases.
While the primary purpose of these
recommendations is to provide internal guidance at the Library of Congress, it
will also serve as a best-practices guide to the library and related communities
to help ensure long-term preservation of creative works. And do bear in mind
that while these are recommended formats, it doesn't necessarily mean that
other formats should be excluded. It merely identifies those that have the best
potential for long-term access.
Check out the Press Release here.
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