About me
Dave Walker serves as Audiovisual Archivist at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. In this capacity, he specializes in conserving, preserving, and digitally reformatting analog audio media, particularly open reel tapes, and instantaneous discs. He regularly contributes to the development of national and international best practices for audiovisual preservation and on increasing access to preserved recordings.