material for use. Important qualities of a finding aid include description of the material, ease of use and format of the aid itself. The Sir Thomas Wyse Archives, 1816- ca. 1942 at the University of Illinois Rare Book and Manuscript Library is a finding aid that has both strengths and weaknesses for a researcher. At first glance, the Sir Thomas Wyse Archives’ online finding aid appears tedious and not engaging. Scrolling through the finding aid, there are no breaks in the text or anything of visual appeal
Interactive Cable Archives and Videoconferencing The integration of technology into curriculum and instructional practices in P-12 education has been gaining momentum in classroom reform across the nation (Mowre-Popiel, Pollard, & Pollard, 1994). Interactive and digital technologies are now recognized as tools by which educators can bring unique resources into the classroom (Schutte, 1998; Wise, 2002) and engage students in dynamic, self-constructed learning (Branzburg, 2001). The use of technology
Archive management need to manage information technology. Technology can make a work that can be effective. Malaysian Government to promote the archives to use technology to manage the organization. The technology used can make a large storage for storing information. There are many advantages when we use technology. The advantage is to ensure that the information can be safe and secure. In addition, the space to store information that can reduce and make more efficient way to manage information
International Archives Building and Its Classical Style of Greek Architecture The Baha'i International Archives Building, erected in 1957 on Mount Carmel in Haifa Israel, echoes the immortal classical style of Greek architecture. An admirer of Greek architecture, Shogi Effendi who was the Guardian of the Baha'i faith, chose this style to carry out the construction of the Archives building. This building replicates the general proportions of the famous Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Archives building
Thesis The significance Library and Archives Canada is the preservation of Canadian history. Introduction Without the protection of Library and Archives Canada, Vital documentation of Canadian History Act could be lost. The significance of the Library and Archives of Canada is that it holds every important document this country was built on and more including Constitutional laws and all the past and current amendments made. Library and Archives Canada also contains the Census of Canadian citizens
.Audiovisual archives is part of our national heritage treasures. It is kept at the National Archives and can be referred by the researchers and publics. It also acts as historical sources and national cultural to the nations. It symbolizes national art achievement creativity and reflection roles as audiovisual media development in Malaysia (Dasar Koleksi Bahan Audiovisual Negara, Arkib Negara Malaysia, 2010). The National Archive of Malaysia through Pusat Pendokumentasian dan Pemeliharaan Audiovisual
The National Archives is the holding area of the most valuable records and remarkable documents of the U.S. government. In the Exhibition Hall, of the archives building, are the U.S. Constitution, the original Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and other historical documents dating from 1774 to 1790 on permanent display. It also hold other records such as treaties, laws, presidential proclamations and executive orders, military reports, records of Native American affairs, census schedules
The National Archives in Washington, District of Columbia is often disregarded, even it is one of the largest history holders like holding the “Constitution” where it feels alive completely, and should be visited. The archive is situated in the District of Columbia, USA and is one of the few individual archives in the nation. This structure restrains this country, dearest treasures in numerous exhibits ranging, from past to present. In addition there is an astonishing “William G McGowan” theatre
The Rights Issues of Digital Preservation in the Digital Era Not long ago, Anthony Grafton, the distinguished Princeton historian, published a history of the footnote. An intellectual tool that is “the humanist’s rough equivalent of the scientist’s report on data,” the footnote offers “the empirical support for stories told and arguments presented.” No doubt we all remember our own experiences of awe and wonder when we learned how to interpret a footnote and so began to understand the mechanics
Traditionally historians have acquired their data by visiting libraries and archive collections. On visiting these libraries and archives to carry out their research, the first port of call for most historians upon arrival was usually to seek assistance from the librarian or the archivist, who in turn referred them to a card index or printed guide (Organ et al, 1996). However over the last twenty to thirty years the world has experienced the internet revolution. In this essay we will discuss how