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ARSC Journal
ARSC Journal (ISSN 0004-5438) is a semi-annual, peer reviewed publication that serves to document the history of sound recording and includes original articles on many aspects of research and preservation: biography; cataloging; copyright law; current research; discography; technical aspects of sound restoration, etc.. Selected ARSC conference papers are a regular feature. The journal also includes book and sound recording reviews, and publishes a running bibliography of articles appearing in other specialist publications and of related interest.
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ARSC Newsletter
The ARSC Newsletter is published three times a year, in February, July, and November, and contains association news, member profiles, and updates from the field.
ARSC Conference Recordings
ARSC's Annual Conference and Workshop features presentations of regional, national, and international topics in record collecting, audio preservation, and sound recording history. Since the 1970s ARSC has recorded these presentations and made sound and video recordings available to members and the public for research and education.
All conference recordings are indexed in AMP!.
Selected conference recordings are available on ARSC YouTube.
All conference recordings are available on ARSC Aviary.
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Additional Publications
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ARSC Guide to Audio Preservation
The ARSC Guide to Audio Preservation is a practical introduction to caring for and preserving audio collections. It is aimed at individuals and institutions that have recorded sound collections but lack the expertise in one or more areas to preserve them.
ARSC Audio Preservation and Restoration Directory
The ARSC Audio Preservation & Restoration Directory is a directory of ARSC members and non-members who provide services relating to audio preservation and restoration, including consulting, preservation transfer, and audio restoration.