This section assembles scholarly articles and essays that address the preservation of computer-based art. The following key texts examine the complex issues that arise when dealing with these works.

Richard Rinehart, "A System of Formal Notation for Scoring Works of Digital and Variable Media Art"

In 2004, Richard Rinehart presented what he described as "a new approach to conceptualizing digital and media art forms." This paper details earlier work in this area as well as existing metadata standards, and outlines Rinehart's "Media Art Notation System." Note: this link will open a new window outside of the Resource Guide. [View essay (PDF file)]

Jeff Martin, "Voyager Company CD-ROMs: Preserving commercially-produced interactive media"

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, numerous interactive CD-ROM titles were introduced into the consumer market. Among the leaders in the field was the Voyager Company. Today, these CD-ROMs face the same preservation problems as many media artworks. This case study looks at the company's history, and the current viability of its titles. [Voyager Case Study (PDF file)]

Luciana Duranti, "Preserving Authentic Electronic Art Over the Long-Term: The InterPARES 2 Project"

InterPARES2 is an international initiative exploring the preservation of dynamic and interactive digital files. This paper lays out the general problems it is looking at, as well as the framework and goals of the project. Note: this link will open a new window outside of the Resource Guide. [View essay (PDF file)]

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