Often, institutional archival migration projects have much to accomplish with limited funding available. Therefore, it is imperative that each step of any migration project be taken with careful consideration of the desired end result. Potential mistakes, including inappropriate digital formats and/or insufficient attention to the searchable data, will have a long-term negative impact on the usefulness and stability of the collection. Proper migration practices to open source digital file formats as well as efficient and accurate gathering and deployment of the associated metadata elements are an absolute must if the collection is to withstand the long-term scrutiny of users.

Bridge Media Solutions provides state of the art archival migration and data management tools and services custom tailored to the specific needs of each individual collection.   We can deliver hardware and software as needed, or provide a range of consulting options.   Efficient hardware and software implementation makes the most of available resources, while the use of open source file formats and database structures ensures long-term access and recoverability. We can provide comprehensive analysis on-site or via information, surveys, and samples that are provided to BMS.