The archivist preserving decaying floppy disks
Summary
Popular Science profiles Cambridge University Library archivist Leontien Talboom, who works to preserve data stored on decaying floppy disks before magnetic decay erases it. The piece details imaging workflows, mold and labeling challenges, and collaboration with retro computing enthusiasts to rescue historical material, highlighting the risk of a digital dark age and the Copy That Floppy! guide for portable preservation workflows.