Extracting Data from Source Media

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

CD-Rom and DVD-R/W

Instructions for ripping CDs and DVDs and transferring to appropriate directory.

• Transferring Data from CD-ROM and DVD-R/W
• Extracting Audio Records Using Exact Audio Copy
• Extracting Video Records Using Handbrake

Legacy Floppies

Instructions for ripping 3.5″ and transferring to appropriate directory.

• 1.5 Transferring Data from 3.5″ Floppies

To migrate information from 5.25″ floppies contact Tracy Popp, the Digital Preservation Coordinator, at tpopp2@illinois.edu for assistance.

Cassettes

Instructions for digitizing audiocassettes can be found under EVA Resources.

Images

Digital images must always be converted into embossed JPEGS before they are made available online or nearline.

• Converting Images to Embossed JPEGs

Note: We currently have no way to transfer data from Mac floppies and other storage devices such as zip drives and cartridges at the Archives. Contact Tracy Popp, the Digital Preservation Coordinator, at tpopp2@illinois.edu for assistance. If Preservation cannot help, keep these storage devices with the record series and make a note in the finding aid.