We all know that disasters can and do happen. Unfortunately, many of the conditions arising from natural and man-made disasters endanger electronic recordings.
Magnetic tapes are extremely susceptible to changes in the environment and to contamination.
When disaster strikes, it can leave a single tape or a whole library unusable. Too often disaster planning isn't considered until after the fact. Then, amid all the confusion and worry about potential loss, it's difficult to know what to do. If your organization wants to put together a disaster plan, please contact us. In the meantime, we have put together a few suggestions, from our own experience and that of other experts in the field, to help you reduce the potential for damage.