[PRCo] Re: Generic Description and Scanning

[Edward H. Lybarger]

Clearly, Ray, the answer is yes, provided staff and funding become available
and don't require oodles of management supervision.  I'm obviously not eager
to lose control of the collection, either.  I'm comfortable with the
longevity of today's technology because I believe in migrating data
periodically to keep it up to date.

But I am not going to devote the rest of my own life to scanning this
collection beyond museum needs -- both for restoration purposes and for
exhibits and publications -- because there is so very much else to do and I
will be 66 years old come August. Trolleys are not, and never will be, my
whole life.  If someone is willing to come in on a regular -- and I mean
regular -- basis to do the work, and if proper scanning equipment and
storage, not to mention an adequate computer, is available, the project will
be supported and accommodated with some vigor.

Ed

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[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of Ray
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:56 PM
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Subject: [PRCo] Generic Description and Scanning

 
Ok, f= irst my new and improved verizon email account has some quarks.

I hav= e the 1979 Steeler Superbowl on VHS tape. Still plays and looks

good = for that technology. Lets see that's about 32 years old now. However,
I= 

understand the concern with storage media and longevity.






It appears to me that every reason under the sun is being used to in=
validate

such a project. I am tired of going  round and round on= this subject. So
point blank question,

Ed, in your life time do = you think scanning and Internet posting will ever
occur?

If you choos= e to answer this please a simple yes or no will do.




Also= , I really hate to use the term "some people say"  but some = people
say it is all about control.

The museum does not want  to= lose control of the archives. Once on the
internet control is lost. 

Ray