Strategy for preserving scanned files outside of repository

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 04:05:52 +0000

We have undertaken various digitisation projects the past couple of years; each item digitised has resulted in output in TIFF, JPEG and PDF formats, with up to 600 or so TIFFs/JPEGs for some items.

We have loaded the PDF files into our research repository. However, our repository software does not accommodate too well more than a dozen or so files at the most for each record. So we need to find an alternative mechanism for storing at least the TIFF files (the JPEGs and PDFs can always be regenerated again from the TIFFs). Currently, we have 3 copies of each of the files stored on our local network (as well as whatever system backups occur), until we can figure out a more permanent preservation strategy.

We're now at the point where we want to figure out that more permanent strategy. The PDF files in the repository will remain the primary access point. Can anyone suggest a suitable approach/software for the preservation masters?

Tools for identifying obfuscated files, specifically password protected and encrypted formats?

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:11:54 +0000

I am looking for tools capable of detecting and flagging up encrypted and password protected files in any given collection.

First there is a necessity for a tool that is capable of doing this and understanding what is out there (and its range and abilities). Second there is a requirement for usability and distribution to a probable non-expert audience.

Note: This question was first asked in 2013 and a handful of answers canbe found here: http://anjackson.github.io/zombse/062013%20Libraries%20&%20Information%20Science/static/questions/1445.html

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Strategy for preserving scanned files outside of repository

Tools for identifying obfuscated files, specifically password protected and encrypted formats?