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  Digitization of Video Tapes

  Posted by Kathleen Watkin on October 18th, 2018

  Preservation of the information on the video tapes is important and thus migration of the information into a newer more accessible format is key. Keep reading →

• What to do with Artefacts with Limited Information

  Posted by Amber Hanover on March 28th, 2017

  “Found in Collections:” What to do with Artefacts with No or Limited Information Keep reading →

• Are You Ready? The Importance of Emergency Planning and Response

  Posted by Kathleen Watkin on February 10th, 2015

  So much has happened in Saskatchewan during 2014: a brutally cold winter and then an extremely wet summer! Those two alone don’t seem like much, but the impacts of them have persisted for months; they might even still be continuing in your community. You might not be able to stop the forces of nature, but you certainly can control how much they will impact you and your organization. Keep reading →

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  Mothballs = Poison

  Posted by Kathleen Watkin on August 25th, 2014

  Have you mothballed your knowledge about mothballs? Keep reading →

• Agent of Deterioration #10: Physical Forces

  Posted by Kathleen Watkin on July 4th, 2014

  After a large break from the Agents of Deterioration, we present you with the final Agent! Physical Forces here we come! Keep reading →

• Response to Flooding in Southern Saskatchewan

  Posted by Dan Holbrow on June 30th, 2014

  Many communities in Southern Saskatchewan have declared states of emergency as they deal with flooding due to high amounts of rain. In the event tha… Keep reading →

• Agent of Deterioration #9: Pollutants

  Posted by Kathleen Watkin on February 18th, 2014

  Almost done, we're at #9 on the list! Keep reading →

• Establishment of a Digital Preservation Discussion Group

  Posted by Dan Holbrow on January 9th, 2014

  Following its launch of the Digital Preservation Toolkit, the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) is establishing an informal Digital Preserv… Keep reading →

• Resources from CHIN for Museums

  Posted by Dan Holbrow on December 10th, 2013

  Video Editing and Publishing How-To-Guide CHIN commissioned the Ontario Museums Association (OMA) to produce a second how-to guide on digital story… Keep reading →

• Agent of Deterioration #8: Thieves and Vandals

  Posted by Kathleen Watkin on November 19th, 2013

  We're at #8 on our countdown of Agents of Deterioration! Let's talk about security at your museum! Keep reading →