Christopher C. Brown, Suzanne S. Bell, "Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums, 5th Edition"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 1440861560 | 374 pages | EPUB | 23.2 MB
Today's librarians not only need to know about existing databases and how to perform searches within them but must also be able to teach search capabilities and strategies to library users. This practical guide introduces librarians to a broad spectrum of the fee-based and freely-available databases that are available, some of which are new to this edition, and explains their underlying information structures as well as updates to some standard databases. In addition, it covers search strategies, provides criteria for evaluating databases, and discusses how to teach others about databases.

Margaret Crockett, "The No-nonsense Guide to Archives and Recordkeeping"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1783302836, 1856048551 | 224 pages | PDF | 2.2 MB
A how-to-do-it guide to all aspects of archives and records management from creation of records through to making them accessible as archives. Based on the internationally renowned training days run by the author this deals with all materials including born-digital and digitized, photographs and audio-visual. Utilizing checklists, practical exercises, sample documentation, case studies and helpful diagrams the authors ensure a very accessible and pragmatic approach allowing anyone to get to grips with the basics quickly. Topics include: Basic Concepts Recordkeeping Records management Archives management Preservation This one-stop-shop is ideal for practitioners globally involved in the practical management of archives and records, especially if they are just starting out or without formal training, including archives and records assistants, librarians, information managers and IT professionals responsible for archives and records and managers of archives staff.

Lois Hamill, "Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0759119724, 0759119716 | 296 pages | MOBI | 2 MB
For volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task. Archives for the Lay Person is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.

Laura A. Millar, "Archives: Principles and Practices"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 0838916066 | 336 pages | PDF | 2.7 MB
Written in clear language with lively examples, the book outlines fundamental archival principles and practices, introduces core concepts, and explains best practices to ensure that documentary materials are cared for as effectively as possible. This revised edition contains expanded discussion of the impact of digital technologies on archival materials and archival practice and an examination of the changing role of the archivist in the digital age, as archival professionals find that they need to be directly engaged with the creators of records in order to help ensure the preservation of valuable archives, for the present and for posterity. Topics addressed in the book include:

The Past Web - Exploring Web Archives
pdf | 10.4 MB | N/A | Isbn:N/A | Author: Daniel Gomes | Year: N/A

Size: 340.66 MB | Total Duration: 58:29 | Total Tracks: 13
Format: FLAC | 830 Kbps
Album: Carry Me Home: A Reggae Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson
Artist: The Archives
Genre: reggae, tribute
Date/Year: 2020