Episode 157: Our Library Practices

<p>Library director Phil Salvador and producer Robin Kunimune take you through the process of preserving a collection of over 10,000 digital files from our <em>GamePro</em> CD collection. Phil discusses how he tackles physical and philosophical dilemmas such as balancing users’ needs to access original files of hi-res game art while also viewing quick, easy thumbnails researchers can actually open; dealing with broken or obsolete 90’s files types like old PSD/EPS files; automating bulk processing for as much data as we’re able; and balancing thorough, but concise, metadata for topics ranging from undersea wreckage salvage to hyper-specific local gaming slang. Phil and Robin also provide a sneak peak into the VGHF’s upcoming monster of a project, the <em>Game Informer</em> collection, and how this meager 10k file collection is really just a warm-up.</p><p>Mentioned in the Show: <a href="https://archive.gamehistory.org/folder/a5823d80-320b-41c9-9e3c-4dc28f79f2a2"><u>GamePro Press CD  Collection</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>You can listen to the <em>Video Game History Hour</em> every other Wednesday on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gamehistoryorg"><u>Patreon</u></a> (one day early at the $5 tier and above), on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2CEzMOWHChEvtxzgOOTJQG?si=mOS92GLXTHirp1JPRjoiiQ"><u>Spotify</u></a>, or on our <a href="https://gamehistory.org/the-video-game-history-hour/"><u>website</u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Video Game History Foundation:</strong></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:podcast@gamehistory.org"><u>podcast@gamehistory.org</u></a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://gamehistory.org/"><u>gamehistory.org</u></a></p><p>Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gamehistoryorg"><u>/gamehistoryorg</u></a></p>