Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Digitization of videos: Phase 1 - St. Boniface Historical Society (SHSB) various fonds.
Agreement Number:
2122-0076
Agreement Value:
$27,494.00
Agreement Date:
May 17, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The goal of the project is to digitize as many videocassettes as possible (Beta and VHS formats, for which copyrights and reproduction rights have been assigned to the Société historique de Saint-Boniface [SHSB]), in order to preserve them over the long-term for the future. Using these criteria, the SHSB archivist has already identified some 567 videocassettes to be digitized, for a total of roughly 918 hours of recordings. The goal for Phase 1 of this project is to digitize approximately one third (180) of the identified total. Since Beta and VHS formats have a limited lifespan, digitization is required before the physical deterioration of the cassettes is too far advanced.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
The short-term results are the digitization of 180 identified video recordings (representing roughly one third of the total of 567), thereby increasing their accessibility and ensuring better preservation of the originals. The long-term results are increased consultation and collaboration for the production of derivative products over the coming years, such as educational tools, exhibitions, virtual publications and special events (commemorative events, anniversaries, festivals, etc.).
Location:
Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, CA R2H 0G7
Reference Number:
129-2021-2022-Q1-00012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Société historique de Saint-Boniface
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.