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Theoretical Discussions on Digital Representations of Performance

This book section investigates the legacy of a national organisation for preserving digital records of performing arts projects in terms of research into the needs of users and best technical and intellectual practice for the ‘preservation’ of live events. The research covers how performances can be represented (including an innovative investigation into the ‘archive’ versus the ‘repertoire’ and if/how traditional conservation practices such as appraisal can be applied to live event representations.

Research combines the latest theories of both performance and archiving and analyses their relevance in the context of original empirical research and data gathering of the practicalities of user needs in self-archiving performances. The chapter blends the latest theoretical approaches with actual evidence gained direct from performing arts academics.

This book section was originally presented at the 27th SIBMAS (International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts) International Congress, a large and internationally renowned event series with the aims to promote practical and theoretical research into the documentation of the performing arts; to establish permanent international contacts between specialised libraries, archives, museums and documentation centres; to coordinate the work of members and to facilitate international collaboration between them. The book section now forms part of a substantial collection of valuable documents which is a primary source for scholars and archivists in this field.