NIST/LoC Optical Media Longevity Study

Welcome to the NIST/LC Optical Media Longevity Study!

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This study is a collaboration between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Library of Congress (LC). The Overview gives a synopsis of the study. More information about the organizations and people involved can be found in Collaboration. The different steps of the study are extensively described on the Procedure. The Current Phase and Results pages link to the actual data and progress that is being made in the project. Resources and background information can be found in Definitions or Links. Contact information is provided here.

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