[Blog Post] The Virtual Reading Room: Bridging the Gap for Restricted Audiovisual Archives

[Kevin Glick]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a new post from the Aviary Insights blog that addresses a common challenge for archivists: how to provide remote access to restricted audiovisual materials without losing custodial control.

The post outlines the "Virtual Reading Room" workflow in Aviary—a secure method for granting researchers temporary, streaming-only access to sensitive content. It details a 5-step process for vetting researchers, setting expiration dates for access, and ensuring files cannot be downloaded or shared.

You can read the full guide on setting up this workflow here: https://insights.aviaryplatform.com/aviary-insights/virtual-reading-room