Queensland State Archives ensures that the public records of Queensland are made, managed and kept.
Digital files are made up of several parts that we don’t always see when working with them. Understanding these parts can make recordkeeping concepts like metadata, file formats and checksums much easier to understand. Let’s break down the anatomy of a digital file and what you’ll find inside. What’s actually inside a digital file? Digital…
Thanks to the 220 attendees who joined us for the first PRIME Network meeting of 2026! If you couldn’t attend this insightful session or would like a quick recap, here’s a summary of the key discussions. Key updates were provided by the Digital Archive Team, including progress on the draft retention and disposal schedule for…
What is digital-by-default? Digital-by-default has become a common phrase as we move into fully digital workflows. When it comes to maintaining and keeping public records, digital-by-default is a principle that prioritises the creation, management and storage of records in digital form as the official version throughout their lifecycle. It encourages a shift away from paper-based…
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