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IV. Audio Works
i. Audio - On Tangible Media(digital and analog) | ||
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Preferred | Acceptable | |
A. Sound recordings, in order of preference |
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ii. Audio - Media-independent (digital) | ||
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Preferred | Acceptable | |
A. Format, in order of preference |
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B. Accompanying Image/Text Files, in order of preference |
With final version of all accompanying image and text files; higher resolution images rather than lower |
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C. Metadata |
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D. Technological measures |
Files must contain no measures (such as digital rights management [DRM] technologies or encryption) that control access to or prevent use of the digital work.) |