Update on September and October Topics
Thanks to all of you who have provided input and helpful suggestions on the September and October blog topics – particularly Carl Stewart at the University of Colorado! I don’t think that Carl left any element of the site unturned, which is what we need. Unfortunately, only six out of fifteen of our research partners responded. We really need a better response than that. I know it takes time, but all of you did agree to provide your time in exchange for the free loggers and other elements of the project.
By now, all of you should have uploaded and imported data into all of your locations. Last time I checked (10/22), eight of you had not. If you are having difficulty with this function, let us know by email, and we will work with you to get the data into the system.
Feature Topic #1: Analysis using Preservation Metrics
We need more input from all of you regarding environmental risk analysis and the use of the environmental quality ratings (Good, OK, Risk), which are based on the Preservation Metrics (TWPI, MRF, %DC, EMC Max and Min, and Corrosion). These are the elements of IPI’s approach to environmental monitoring and analysis, which are unique, and we feel have a great deal of potential for helping users manage the storage environment for preservation.
Please read the following PDF document: An Evolution in Environmental Control. If you need more detail about the development of the Preservation Metrics, please re-read the “Understanding Preservation Metrics” handout provided at the workshop last March.
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