Scenario:
A National Archive plans to digitize its vast collection of audiovisual (AV) , photographic and textual (2D) materials, including 16mm film, magnetic videotape, audio recordings, newspapers, 35mm photo negatives and prints. Their goal is to preserve cultural heritage, meet compliance standards, and make their collections accessible to researchers, filmmakers, and the public through modern digital tools.
Summarized Benchmarking Process:
Define Objectives
- Preservation: Ensure long-term digital preservation of AV content.
- Access: Enable user-friendly discovery through AI tools like speech-to-text and image recognition.
- Efficiency: Optimize workflows for digitization to reduce costs and time.
Select Benchmarks
- Identify industry standards (e.g., IASA-TC 03 for audio preservation, IASA-TC 06 for video preservation, and SMPTE for video formats).
- Compare with similar organizations (e.g., BFI, INA, Library of Congress).
- Include key metrics such as:
- Cost per digitized hour of content.
- Speed of digitization workflows (hours processed per month).
- Accessibility outcomes (percentage of collections searchable online).
Data Collection
- Assess the archive’s current state:
- Number of AV items and formats in the collection.
- Available digitization equipment and expertise.
- Annual digitization and accessibility budget.
+ Analysis / Recommendations / Deliverables.
Outcome of the Benchmarking process
Your Organization will now have:
- Clear Targets: Goals for improving digitization speed, lowering costs, and enhancing accessibility.
- Actionable Insights: Evidence-based recommendations to guide strategic investments and partnerships.
- Performance Tracking: Metrics to measure progress over time and compare with peers.
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