If you missed the opportunity to join the webinar AV Preservation 101: Press Pause on Deterioration with Rebecca Elder, don't worry! The recording is now available for on-demand viewing.
Topics Discussed
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Magnetic Media
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Structure
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Deterioration Mechanisms
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Environmental Recommendations
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Storage Enclosures
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Playback
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Exercise
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Care & Handling Tips
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Optical Media
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Structure
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Deterioration Mechanisms
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Environmental Recommendations
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Storage
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Care & Handling Tips
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Reformatting
Recommended Resources from Rebecca
- Care & Handling of CDs & DVDs: A Guide for Librarians & Archivists by Fred R. Byers
- Magnetic Tape Storage & Handling: A Guide for Libraries & Archives by John Van Bogart
- Videotape Identification & Assessment Guide from the Texas Commission on the Arts
- Caring for Audiovisual Material Short Educational Course from the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)
- Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA)
- Association of Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC)
- Candid Grant Resources Directory

Rebecca Elder
Owner of Elder Preservation
Cultural Heritage Professional
Rebecca Elder is a cultural heritage preservation consultant with extensive experience in helping clients preserve their history collections. She offers tailored preservation plans for various institutions and is known for her warm and supportive professional style.