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Recordings at Risk (RAR)<\/em> is a regranting program administered by CLIR to support the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of public value through digital reformatting. Award funds cover costs of preservation reformatting for fragile and\/or obsolete time-based media content by qualified external service providers. Eligible media may include but are not necessarily limited to, magnetic audio and video tape, grooved discs, wax cylinders, wire recordings, and film (with or without sound). <\/p>\n

Recordings at Risk<\/em> encourages professionals who may be constrained by limited resources and\/or technical expertise to take action against the threats of degradation and obsolescence. The program aims to help organizations identify priorities and develop practical strategies for digital reformatting, build relationships with partners, and raise awareness of best practices. The program is generously supported by the Mellon Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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