The State Library of North Carolina has created a four-part video tutorial that describes why file naming is important, how to change a file name, what not to do when changing a file name, and best practices for file naming. These brief videos simply and clearly describe how deliberate file naming, a common everyday practice, can lead to responsible file management and ongoing digital preservation.
The videos actually look like Powerpoint slides used in a presentation, not full-motion video. The videos, designed for a general audience, are part of the State Library of North Carolina's "Inform U" series.
All four videos can be found on YouTube on the State Library's channel if you begin at http://www.youtube.com/user/statelibrarync
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