Preserving Digital Public Television

Preserving digital public television involves safeguarding and maintaining digital broadcasts and their related content to ensure they remain accessible over time. As technology evolves, media files, formats, and storage methods can become outdated or degrade, risking the loss of valuable cultural and educational programming. Preservation efforts include converting files to stable formats, creating reliable backups, and documenting technical details. This work ensures future generations can access and study digital public television, maintaining its role in informing, engaging, and representing diverse communities.