Morris Jaslowitz

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Morris Jaslowitz is a pioneering figure in digital audio archiving and sound effects management, best known for his foundational work at the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada. His key research areas include automated sound retrieval systems, digital audio library design, and the preservation of analog media. Jaslowitz’s major contribution is the creation of the "Sound Genie™" system, an early automated digital sound effects library that revolutionized access to the NFB’s vast collection of 40,000 effects stored across 1,200 hours of analog tape. By replacing manual catalogue searches and tape handling with a streamlined digital interface, his work dramatically reduced the time editors spent locating and auditioning sounds—a breakthrough that anticipated modern audio database technologies. Although his most-cited paper, "Sound Genie™ — An Automated Digital Sound Effects Library System" (1990), has garnered only 2 citations, its impact is measured in the practical transformation of sound production workflows. Jaslowitz’s achievements underscore his role as an innovator at the intersection of library science and audio engineering, offering a lasting model for digital preservation and accessibility in media archives.