This excessive detail seems nutty to me, and ultimately counterproductive. It's counterproductive in that it reduces the amount of things that can be preserved. What's more important - audio detail that cannot be heard, or more records?
The best way to archive data long term is to make diverse copies. The easiest way to make diverse copies is to simply make them available to download off of the internet. Don't restrict it to "reading rooms".
The best way to archive data long term is to make diverse copies. The easiest way to make diverse copies is to simply make them available to download off of the internet. Don't restrict it to "reading rooms".