Archives and the computer

Archives and the computer
Author: Michael J. Cook
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1483101088

Archives and the Computer deals with the use of the computer and its systems and programs in archiving data and other related materials. The book covers topics such as the scope of automated systems in archives; systems for records management, archival description, and retrieval; and machine-readable archives. The selection also features examples of archives from different institutions such as the University of Liverpool, Berkshire County Record Office, and the National Maritime Museum.The text is recommended for archivists who would like to know more about the use of computers in archiving of records and other related information.

IMC Journal

IMC Journal
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1993
Genre: Document imaging systems
ISBN:

Managing Archives and Archival Institutions

Managing Archives and Archival Institutions
Author: James Gregory Bradsher
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1991-08-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0226070557

Drawing on the expertise of nineteen highly regarded American archivists, 'Managing Archives and Archival Institutions' establishes general principles that will be of practical value to archivists at all stages of professional development in all types of archival institutions. Contributions reflect the broad scope of archival work today and the wide range of skills and expertise archivists must acquire to meet the challenges presented by modern records and archives.

Information Sources in Information Technology

Information Sources in Information Technology
Author: David Haynes
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 3110976498

The aim of each volume of this series Guides to Information Sources is to reduce the time which needs to be spent on patient searching and to recommend the best starting point and sources most likely to yield the desired information. The criteria for selection provide a way into a subject to those new to the field and assists in identifying major new or possibly unexplored sources to those who already have some acquaintance with it. The series attempts to achieve evaluation through a careful selection of sources and through the comments provided on those sources.

Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives

Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives
Author: Gregory S. Hunter
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838947271

Newly revised and updated to more thoroughly address our increasingly digital world, including integration of digital records and audiovisual records into each chapter, it remains the clearest and most comprehensive guide to the discipline.

Information Sources in Grey Literature

Information Sources in Grey Literature
Author: Peter Auger
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-06-12
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110977230

The aim of each volume of this series Guides to Information Sources is to reduce the time which needs to be spent on patient searching and to recommend the best starting point and sources most likely to yield the desired information. The criteria for selection provide a way into a subject to those new to the field and assists in identifying major new or possibly unexplored sources to those who already have some acquaintance with it. The series attempts to achieve evaluation through a careful selection of sources and through the comments provided on those sources.

Microform, Video and Electronic Media Librarianship

Microform, Video and Electronic Media Librarianship
Author: S. John Teague
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1483103285

Microform, Video and Electronic Media Librarianship focuses on techniques, measures, and processes in librarianship. The book first discusses librarianship, microforms and microform librarianship, non-book media in libraries, and history of microforms. The text also looks at the place of microforms in libraries. User reaction to microforms; economic advantages of microform acquisitions; and contrast, resolution, and density of microforms are discussed. The book also discusses micropublishing. Changes in publishing methods, abstracting and indexing services, bibliographical services, archives, synoptic journals, and government reports are described. The text underscores library catalogues. British National Bibliography; Scottish Libraries Co-operative Automation Project (SCOLCAP); South West Academic Libraries Co-operative Automation Project (SWALCAP); and benefits of computer-based cataloguing systems are discussed. The book also looks at data services, copyright laws, relationship of information technology and libraries, and archival potential of non-book media. The text is a good reference for readers interested in librarianship.