Questions asked frequently by no one but me

1.) How will you decide what to include?

Well, aside from including anything from my personal collection --which will be included-- the primary focus of the archive will be Canadian music circa 1945-present using the MAPL system as a starting off point. Of course, no such system is perfect, and I will most likely be leaning heavily towards the criterion needed for pre-1972 inclusion, but I will be as complete as possible.

However, it won't only be Canadian music included. There will be historically significant non-Canadian music as well. The Beatles Canadian only releases would be a good example of this. Would it be possible to count the number of kids who were inspired to pick up guitars in 1963 after hearing those records?

2.) Is monetary value a concern?

Yes. And no. Mostly no. The primary concern for me is the music on the album and the information on the album. So, what I mean is, if I have a choice between an album at $50 in perfect mint condition, versus an album at $25 where you can see slight wear on the album cover, I'll take the $25 album every time because that means I'll have another $25 free to get a second album to save for future generations.

3.) What type of media will you be collecting?

If it spins, it's in. CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, 78, 33 1/3, 45, reel to reel, wire recording, it's all in. If I can't play it yet, that just means I'll have a small challenge ahead of me, but it will be preserved for posterity.

4.) Is any of this subject to change at any time?

Yes. Except number 3.