Informed Sources, No. 59-128, January 11, 2001-June 9, 2006
Scope and Contents
The Informed Sources collection consists of DVDs, originally recorded in both VHS and Betacam formats. The tapes are fragile and becoming more unstable with each viewing. In order to preserve the shows for future researchers, the tapes have been transferred to DVDs. However, as recording technology progresses, DVDs themselves are expected to become obsolete.
As each DVD was prepared, the data was saved onto a 1 terabyte hard drive which was itself backed up on another 1 terabyte hard drive, from which more DVDs (or other devices of the future) can be recorded and viewed.
The size of the collection expands as the show continues to broadcast and the programs are transferred from WYES to the Loyola University Monroe Library Special Collections and Archives for cataloging and safekeeping. Just as there are no plans to discontinue. Informed Sources, the cataloging process will be ongoing.
Dates
- January 11, 2001-June 9, 2006
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: WYES-TV (Television station : New Orleans, La.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Edgar and Louis S. Monroe Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository