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Re: [ARSCLIST] [LA]Re: [ARSCLIST] Using desiccant with audio recordings
Mike Richter wrote:
Language Archives wrote:
I have to pack up my archive for storage in the University library
while construction happens around my space. I was asked about the
need to put (advisability of putting) desiccant in with the
recordings. I don't know for certain how long they will be in
boxes--we may unpack them for access on the other end, and while they
think construction will end in August, who knows!
I suspect that it will be important to know two things: what sort of
material (cylinders, 78s, lacquers, LPs, ??); what sort of storage
environment.
Cylinders, lacquers, LPs, uncoated aluminum, wire, open reel (10-inch
pancakes--I have been reading that thread with interest!--7-inch and
5-inch reels), cassettes, CDs, DVDs (also some video: film, VHS and
Beta, DV). I'm sure I missed something. These will be packed in boxes
with like materials.
As to the storage environment, I haven't seen it(!). If you have any
suggestions about questions to ask, that would be helpful.
Barbara