Tessa Cierny

In reviewing Baker Library Special Collection’s various storage media within current collections and while forecasting future collections, it has become apparent that the library has materials that are at-risk of being lost because they exist on obsolete media formats (i.e., floppy disks).
This poster outlines the library’s decision-making process in selecting between contracting an appropriate vendor to extract the data, at a cost undetermined until after work has begun, or investing in the… Show more

In reviewing Baker Library Special Collection’s various storage media within current collections and while forecasting future collections, it has become apparent that the library has materials that are at-risk of being lost because they exist on obsolete media formats (i.e., floppy disks).
This poster outlines the library’s decision-making process in selecting between contracting an appropriate vendor to extract the data, at a cost undetermined until after work has begun, or investing in the hardware and software required to establish a forensic workstation, or combination of both options. Included will be considerations of returns on investment, issues of data transfer effectiveness as well as gaps in vendor knowledge of archiving principles, such as the OAIS functional model and checksums. It will also explain the reasons behind the Library's chosen option of creating an in-house digital forensic workstation, along with the challenges involved in creating such a workstation from decision-making and installation to implementation and use. Show less

Museums are proven to significantly impact the economic well-being of their local communities. The return on investment of museums in small communities includes increased direct and indirect spending, increased tourism and exposure for local businesses, and an increase in prestige of the town. The purpose of this master’s project is to analyze the practices and standards employed for the creation of the Saxapahaw History Museum and archive, and how the Saxapahaw History Museum will positively… Show more

Museums are proven to significantly impact the economic well-being of their local communities. The return on investment of museums in small communities includes increased direct and indirect spending, increased tourism and exposure for local businesses, and an increase in prestige of the town. The purpose of this master’s project is to analyze the practices and standards employed for the creation of the Saxapahaw History Museum and archive, and how the Saxapahaw History Museum will positively impact the local society both economically and culturally. After discussing the current operating processes and goals of the museum, I attempt to determine the most applicable and cost-effective methods for the Museum to best preserve its collections and offer suggestions for modifying the current system into one which upholds the standards set forth by the American Museum Association. Show less