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National Archives store materials relating to the history of a
nation, usually operated by the government of that nation. This is
the first ever comprehensive source of information about national
archives around the world covers the national archives of all 195
countries recognized by the United Nations (the 193 member states
and the 2 that non-member observer states: The Holy See and the
State of Palestine) as well as Taiwan (Republic of China). Of the
196 countries, 54 are in Africa, 49 in Asia, 44 in Europe, 33 in
Latin America and the Caribbean, 14 in Oceania, and 2 in Northern
America. All countries maintain a repository for government and
historical records; whether all allow public access will be
determined through research for this work. The National Archives of
all 196 countries will be included in this work (see Appendix A).
Each entry contains: *general information about the archive and
when it is open to researchers (if applicable), * historical
information about the institution and how it developed,
*information about the archives today (its mission, functions,
organization, services, and a description of its physical and
digital infrastructures), and *a current focus section spotlighting
one part of the collection's holdings.
The Encyclopedia of Archival Writers, 1515-2015, is a reference
work that includes the profiles of authors of literature about
records and archives in the Western world who have shaped the
records and archives field over a span of 500 years. The 144
archival writers from 13 countries who are included in this volume
were selected by an international advisory board on the basis of
their impact on the records and archives profession and discipline,
the presence of their publications in educational programs' reading
lists, and the frequency of reference to their work. Among the
writers included in this volume are Albertino Barisone of Padua
(1587-1667), Sir Hilary Jenkinson of England (1882-1961), Adolf
Brenneke of Germany (1875-1946), Theodore R. Schellenberg of the
United States (1903-1970), Robert-Henri Bautier of France
(1922-2010), Terry Cook of Canada (1947-2014), Vicenta Cortes
Alonso of Spain (1925-), Eric Ketelaar of the Netherlands (1944-),
Aurelio Tanodi of Argentina (1914-2011), Scott Maclean of Australia
(1919-2003), and Verne Harris of South Africa (1958 - ). Arranged
in alphabetical order, each entry includes a biography,
intellectual contributions, and a brief essential bibliography. A
total of 113 educators, professionals and students in the records
and archives field-55 of whom are also profiled in this
Encyclopedia--contributed to this volume. There is no other book in
any language that focuses on the life and work of authors of
records and archives literature. In fact, there is not easily
available information on such writers. Thus, most entries involved
quite a bit of research on dead writers and interviews with the
living ones. Several living writers supported this work by
accepting to author their own entry
To meet the demands of archivists increasingly tasked with the
responsibility for hybrid collections, this indispensable guide
covers contemporary archival practice for managing analog and
digital materials in a single publication. Terms describing
activities central to the archival process-such as appraisal,
acquisition, arrangement, description, storage, access, and
preservation-are included. In addition, responsibilities
traditionally considered outside the purview of the archivist but
currently impacting professional activities-such as cybersecurity,
digital forensics, digital curation, distributed systems (e.g.,
cloud computing), and distributed trust systems (e.g.,
blockchain)-are also covered. The Handbook is divided into ten
sections: current environment; records creation and recordkeeping
systems; appraisal and acquisition; arrangement and description;
storage and preservation; digital preservation; user services;
community outreach and advocacy; risk management, security and
privacy; and management and leadership. Some terms touch on more
than one category, which made sorting a challenge. Readers are
encouraged to consult both the table of contents and the index, as
a topic may be addressed in more than one entry. A total of 111
entries by 105 authors are defined and described in The Handbook.
The majority (79) of the contributors were from the US, 12 from
Canada, 7 from the United Kingdom, 3 from Australia, 1 each from
Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation. Because
archival practice differs among practitioners in different
countries, this work represents an amalgamation. The Handbook was
written primarily for archival practitioners who wish to access
desired information at the point of need. However, can also serve
as a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in the
archival profession and information professionals engaged in
related fields.
Here is the first-ever comprehensive guide to archival concepts,
principles, and practices. Encyclopedia of Archival Science
features 154 entries, which address every aspect of archival
professional knowledge. These entries range from traditional ideas
(like appraisal and provenance) to today's challenges (digitization
and digital preservation). They present the thoughts of leading
luminaries like Ernst Posner, Margaret Cross-Norton, and Philip
Brooks as well as those of contemporary authors and rising
scholars. Historical and ethical components of practice are infused
throughout the work. Edited by Luciana Duranti from the University
of British Columbia and Patricia C. Franks from San Jose State
University, this landmark work was overseen by an editorial board
comprised of leading archivists and archival educators from every
continent: Adrian Cunningham (Queensland State Archives,
Australia), Fiorella Foscarini (University of Toronto and
University of Amsterdam), Pat Galloway (University of Texas at
Austin), Shadrack Katuu (International Atomic Energy Agency),
Giovanni Michetti (University of Rome La Sapienza), Ken Thibodeau
(National Archives and Records Administration, US), and Geoffrey
Yeo (University College London, UK).
Students and professionals alike can benefit from the information
in this book, which offers insights into a range of topics in the
field. For instructors, and undergraduate and graduate level
students, it will serve as an introduction to records and
information management in archives, records and information
management programs. Experienced archives and records
professionals, as well as supervisors and managers charged with
oversight will get a new perspective on their field, while
upper-level managers, executives, and other decision makers
responsible for effectively managing their organization's
information assets will find it a useful guide. This book follows
the records and information lifecycle model, encompassing paper,
electronic (databases, office suites, email, IM), and new media
records (blogs, wikis), as well as records residing in "the cloud"
(software as a service).
Useful to school librarians, teachers, and faculty, this book
explains the range of possibilities for creating immersive learning
experiences through the use of virtual worlds, virtual simulations,
virtual collections, exhibits by libraries and museums, and
archives. There is a renaissance occurring in education with
immersive learning via virtual applications and environments, even
at the elementary school level. This widespread new movement is
happening over more platforms than before—Second Life, Open Sim,
Unity3D, Curio, and others. Teaching and Learning in Virtual
Environments: Archives, Museums, and Libraries presents readers
with the scope of possibilities for education in virtual
environments today. Written from the perspective of the
practitioner, it provides a wealth of teaching tips for virtual
environments and for combining virtual environments with other
emerging technologies for libraries and education. Chapters
describe how recent developments in technology have made web-based
virtual worlds more accessible for teaching and learning and
discuss the unique benefits and affordances of educating in virtual
environments as well as their applications to different subjects.
The teaching applications cover the primary and secondary school
levels, higher education and graduate-level environments, and even
beyond formal education into building immersive "information
experiences" for professional training applications, library users,
and the general public. The text provides an up-to-date overview
for educators, academic and public librarians, and archives and
museum staff on recent developments with immersive learning;
presents innovative programs and teaching ideas; covers
administrative issues; and addresses the student's perspective as
well.
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