[PADG:871] Re: PARS Reformatting Discussion Group

[Lorraine Olley <l-olley@xxxxxxx>]

Lars--

I haven't been to a reformatting DG in a long time, so perhaps you've 
covered this already.  An interesting topic would be the implications of 
microfilm scanning technology on microfilming standards--how much, if at 
all, should we modify our filming processes to make film scanning more 
efficient?  Steve Chapman and Robin Dale would be good contacts for you on 
this topic.


At 11:47 AM 01/06/2000 -0500, you wrote:

>There is no formal topic for the Preservation Reformatting Discussion Group,
>scheduled for Sunday, 16 Jan. 2000, 12-2pm, Marriot Riverside, Salon 
>J.  Walter
>Cybulski, DG Chair, is unable to attend the meetings.
>
>Walter and I suggest that we meet anyway to discuss possible topics for ALA
>Summer 2000.
>
>Things to think about...
>
>The majority of recent DG meetings have concentrated on aspects of digital
>conversion.  Is that good?  Is anyone interested in discussing microfilming?
>Preservation photocopy technology?  There seems to be a lot of interest in
>discussing long-term preservation strategies for data and media. Is this
>appropriate for the Reformatting DG?
>
>If you want to send your comments to Walter directly, here's his email 
>address:
>
>walter_cybulski@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>Lars Meyer
>Columbia University Libraries



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