http://hdl.handle.net/2451/43779 2026-04-30T23:49:24Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/43877 Title: An Optical Media Preservation Strategy for New York University’s Fales Library & Special Collections Authors: Schweikert, Annie Abstract: At Fales Library & Special Collections, optical media—that is, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and even MiniDiscs and LaserDiscs—represent 15% of all digital data, but 86% of all digital objects. The amount of data accessioned on these discs has grown rapidly since 2013, averaging a 352% increase on average each year. The amount of data on optical disc across NYU’s Special Collections is expected to continue growing for at least the next few decades as donors conclude their careers and donate their materials. The fragility of these discs renders them inappropriate for long-term storage. NYU must extract the information on these discs before the data becomes inaccessible.This report presents an overview of the diverse and unique difficulties posed by optical media, an exploration of the tools considered by Fales, and recommendations based on local specifications. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/43876 Title: An Optical Media Preservation Strategy: Appendix Workflows Authors: Schweikert, Annie Description: Proposed workflows linked in the appendix of "An Optical Media Preservation Strategy for New York University’s Fales Library & Special Collections" by Annie Schweikert. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z