Catalog Migration Services:


bullet State of the art transfer services create the highest quality digital preservation files.

BMS/Chace engineers are familiar with all commercial recording formats. We create the highest quality PCM digital preservation files as well as Direct Stream Digital (DSD). All tapes are examined for playback compatibility and problematic materials are isolated for additional restoration work prior to migration. All machines are aligned and checked daily to be at factory specification prior to transfer.

bullet Customized tools and open-source database solutions ensure the effective collection and deployment of documentation, cataloging, and metadata.

BMS/Chace uses custom software tools to capture a rich set of documentation and cataloging information ensuring that all available information is captured. Intellectual property owners can take advantage of our experience in creating custom database environments affording instant accessibility and research capability.

bullet Enterprise-class digital preservation file management services.

BMS/Chace creates a robust environment for both access and long-term viability of digital preservation files, including:
• Creation of Unique Identifiers and checksums
• Validation/ creation of legal file-names
• LTO data-tape writing/ verification
• Creation of custom databases for cataloging and access

bullet Expert consultation and evaluation of each project from conception to completion ensures the best allocation of resources to create a sustainable digital archive.

BMS/Chace provides comprehensive consultation and evaluation of all potential projects, including original media migration and workflow, metadata capture and creation of digital preservation files, database creation and maintenance, and recommendations for long-term management of preservation files.
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