Special Collections 2.0 - New Technologies for Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archival Collections (Paperback, New)

A critical examination of Web 2.0 tools used in special collections, archives, and museums, with an emphasis on using interactive technology to create and preserve content. Based on surveys and firsthand research across the archivist's profession, Special Collections 2.0: New Technologies for Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archival Collections offers essential advice and practical ideas for creating, collecting, and preserving born-digital materials for optimal long-term access—using the best of what the new Web has to offer. Special Collections 2.0 surveys the web's new options for interconnectivity and interactivity tool by tool, exploring the benefits and shortcomings of applying each to the special collection and archives profession. It combines expert analysis of the pros and cons of Web 2.0 with numerous reports of how wikis, blogs, photosharing, social networks, and more are already being put to work in this essential field. Creators, researchers, and caretakers of the historic record—even those anxious about using the Internet—will understand the best ways to put Web 2.0 to work in the service of our cultural heritage.

General

Imprint:	Libraries Unlimited
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2009
First published:	July 2009
Authors:	Beth M. Whittaker • Lynne M Thomas
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Unsewn / adhesive bound
Pages:	176
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-59158-720-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Automation of library & information processes Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Acquisitions & collection development
LSN:	1-59158-720-4
Barcode:	9781591587200

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