Hi Jay,
Digital preservation is
definitely on our minds here in Houston, as I’m sure it is all over. I would
definitely be interested in how TMS can be used in that. If you set something
up, please keep me in mind! I’m one of those who has more to learn than
contribute.
Thanks,
David
David Aylsworth
Collections Registar
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
tel: 713-639-7824
fax: 713-639-7780
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Subject: Re: Location for digital works
Jeff,
As a quick answer - I would say
TMS Components should be used when digital works are copied to various forms of
backup media. For example, if a digital video file exists on a hard drive as
well as backup DVDs, each of these physical objects (disks) can be considered
"carriers" of the original work of art, which can exist in more than
one place by its digital nature. The physical location of each of the carriers
should then be tracked through separate component records, each of which has
its own metadata and location history.
I think your question touches on
digital preservation and may warrant a dialogue beyond the listserv. Would
anyone be interested in participating in a GoToMeeting conference call/web
presentation to discuss it with others? We would be happy to host and moderate
such a discussion if there is interest.
Best,
Jay
Jay Hoffman, CEO
Gallery Systems
261 West 35th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
+1.646.733.2733
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Jeffrey
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Subject: Location for digital works
Is anyone using TMS yet to track
the location of works that exist as digital files (i.e., computer or video
artworks delivered by an artist as files?) At the moment, we have a few works
that were delivered on various forms of hard drive, and as long as they reside
there, it’s not difficult to track them, in theory. When works are moved onto
other drives, servers, etc., that are not dedicated—that’s what I’m starting to
think about. Any suggestions are welcome.
Best,
Jeff Martin
Contract Conservator
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden