Archives and A Guide - Resources and Review
	Provides electronic access to collection level descriptions of archives of London based higher education institutions and learned societies. Descriptions can be searched by repository, using freetext or targeted strategies, or by thesaurus or name index. Also features links to participating institutions.
Provides electronic access to collection level descriptions of archives of London based higher education institutions and learned societies. Descriptions can be searched by repository, using freetext or targeted strategies, or by thesaurus or name index. Also features links to participating institutions.
Collection of resources on the use of the Internet by archivists. Includes information on the use of SGML by archivists, UK and overseas archival repositories on the Internet, professional associations, and relevant current projects and initiatives.
At the end of 1994 the Commission on Preservation and Access (CPA) and the Research Libraries Group (RLG) created a Task Force on Archiving of Digital Information charged with investigating and recommending means to ensure 'continued access indefinitely into the future of electronic records stored in digital electronic form'. This is the final report of the task force.
Cooperative project aiming to deliver a searchable database of library materials which either belong to SUS (State University System of Florida) institutions, or relate to the State of Florida through geography or themes. An annotated listing of collections is given, together with guidelines as to what constitutes a 'PALMM Collection'.
Body representing professional conservators and restorers working in disciplines including applied art, archaeology, archives, botany, industrial archaeology, paintings, paper, sculpture and zoology in the UK. Offers information on publications, events, specialist sections, and membership.
Report examining the role of the National Archives and Library of Canada in the next century. Considers their contribution in relation to collections / acquisitions, access, preservation, information management issues, organisational structure and leadership.
Provides news on the damage to libraries and archives in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia, arising from flooding in the Autumn of 2002, and describes actions taken for disaster recovery.
Keyword searchable descriptions of archive collections held in UK universities and colleges. Offers bibliographic details of collections, an indication of their scope and content, administrative information, and a listing of access points for each entry.
Extensive list of links to over 2800 sites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar.
Society concerned with the care and preservation of archives and related research and promotion. Includes information on membership, special groups, conferences, training and publications.
A geographical listing of Web resources describing worldwide holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources.
A collection of library treasures from all over Europe, dating back to the 8th century. The exhibition includes valuable books, illuminated manuscripts, bookbindings, drawings, prints, and decorated papers. Entries for each artefact include an image and brief description.
Project aimed at increasing access to humanities researchers through cataloguing, preservation, conservation, digitisation and publicity. Online reports include A Study of Archival Records in UK Higher Education and a Use of Collections Survey.
Thesis which examines the involvement of archivists in the collection of oral history, and debates whether archivists are simply custodians of the records in their care, or whether they should have a more active role in collecting documentary evidence and influencing its creation.
A collaborative effort to coordinate the application of information technology in museums and other organized, non book collections. MIP works with faculty, collections managers, and curators to develop data models, system architectures, and demonstration and production systems as bases for coordinated and integrated approaches to the application of information technology in museums and archives. Through these efforts, MIP expects to facilitate and broaden access to primary academic collections and data by scholars, students, and the public.
Collection of links to Canadian archives and related material on the Internet. Features an alphabetical listing, with additional divisions by region and type of resource.
Project aiming to encourage cooperation between libraries, museums, and archives under the Fifth Framework Programme. Provides a description of the initiative, partners, publications, services, and activities.
Online course offering information on collection deterioration and the need for preservation. Provides advice and instruction on how best to preserve print material, online resources, and photographs, and also how to monitor and control temperature, relative humidity, and light. A glossary of terms is included.
Access to issues of several newsletters focusing on activities intended to ensure the preservation of published and documentary records in all formats and enhanced access to scholarly information, including the Preservation and Access International Newsletter. Aimed at university administrators, academics, library and archives professionals and preservation specialists.
An independent federal agency preserving US history by conserving documents, motion picture film, maps, charts, architectural drawings, sound and video recordings, aerial photographs, pictures, posters, and computer data sets. Provides the American public with access to the actions of federal officials.
Holds records relating to Scotland and Scottish life from the 12th Century onwards. Information comprises a collection of legal, public, and private documents, along with a set of fact sheets providing guidance on how to research a particular topic.
Collection of BBC recordings capturing the thoughts of 20th century architects, dancers, film directors, musicians, poets, political activists, scientists, and more. Biographical information is given for each individual. RealPlayer is required.
Presented as a PDF file, this alphabetical listing provides definitions of audiovisual terms. Equivalent entries are given in French, German, and Spanish where possible.
Institution responsible for archiving public and private Canadian records. Includes mission statement, details of holdings, and information on the archives' purpose built storage and conservation facility, the Gatineau Preservation Centre. Available in English and French.
Technical report discussing environmental parameters that influence the preservation of paper based records in libraries and archives. Storage issues addressed include temperature, relative humidity, exposure to light, gaseous contaminants, and particulates, and associated recommendations are given. An appendix provides information germane to the development of environmental guidelines for storage with a technical summary of information in the literature. A glossary is provided.
Project which aims to define the requirements for creating, handling, and preserving reliable and authentic electronic records.
An eclectic collection of sites connected with museums, galleries and archives in the United States.
Provides details of an EU funded study which aims to help Europe's libraries, archives, and museums to face challenges posed by technological developments within the digital age. Outlines the three main phases of the project, defined as fact finding, expert opinion, and analysis, interpretation and recommendation, along with progress to date.
Browsable and searchable directory of international, national, regional, and state archives, together with holdings of archival material relating to business, military groups, politics, academia, literature, and art. Links to archives of organisations, cooperation programs, and conferences are given, and details of archival education and training courses are also provided.
Highlights activities, news, and job opportunities within the strategic group which aims to promote collaboration between museums, archives, and libraries.
Examines the problems associated with archive cataloguing in the UK, concluding that large quantities of archives in public repositories are uncatalogued or inadequately catalogued, and that a major injection of funds into a concentrated cataloguing programme is the only way to reduce or solve the problem. Presented as a PDF document.
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