World Audiovisual Heritage Day on October 27 reminds us of the importance of archiving and preserving audiovisual resources. Abbreviated as AV, audiovisual items can be anything from a short clip or documentary to speeches or music.

These types of materials provide us with an overview of the social, political, economic and linguistic realities of a given environment. Audiovisual archives are also a way to learn about those parts of history that are no longer accessible for whatever reason.

Thus, October 27 is a way to remind everyone of the importance of saving audiovisual data before it is too late. Many such resources have already been lost due to neglect and lack of conservation efforts.