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Exploring Archival Diplomatics with Professor Luciana Duranti via InterPARES Dear colleagues, I am excited to share insights on the fascinating field of archival diplomatics, particularly the groundbreaking work of Professor Luciana Duranti through the InterPARES project. Professor Duranti’s research has significantly advanced our understanding of the genesis, inner constitution, and transmission of records, both in traditional and digital formats. Her work emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness, reliability, and authenticity in records, which are crucial for our profession. The InterPARES project has provided invaluable methodologies for analyzing and preserving digital records, ensuring their integrity over time. Let’s discuss how these principles can be applied in our own practices and explore the future of archival science together. I intend to share some of the work on this platform for members' benefit. Click on this link https://lnkd.in/efJ4QfsN to join the largest online professional group ‘Records and Archives Management Professional’ where I plan to share these methodologies for analysing and preserving digital records. Prof Elvis Otobo. #Archives #edms #records

Today there’ll be a small conference at the Winchester School of Art, titled “Looking after Archives” organised with the support of EU Cost program and the Toolkit of Care international project. There will be lectures and workshops by Olga Goriunova and Somaya Langley, and it’ll be attended by our students of the BSc in Creative Computing. There’ll be no streaming, but recordings will be public at some point. Alessandro Ludovico Julian James Stadon Yadira Sánchez Marinos Koutsomichalis Alexia Achilleos #archiveart #digitalarchives #mediahistory #mediaarthistory #soundarchive #artpreservation #archive #archives #archivecare #archiving #digitaldata #bigdata #archivecollective #archived #alessandroludovico #toolkitofcare #archivefever #computerhistory #mediaarchaeology #retrocomputing #vintagetechnology #obsoletetec #digitalheritage 

Jeannette Bastian and I enjoyed the seamless process of writing (yet another) journal article together. In this discussion, we remembered the pioneering work of #VictoriaBorgOFlaherty, late retired national archivist of St Kitts and Nevis. We propose in our article "Archival Dignity, Colonial Records, and Community Narratives", her flagship website project (www.historicstkitts.kn) is indeed a model for giving archival value and 'pride of place' to community narratives on par with shelved colonial records. In so doing, archives can offer 'archival dignity' to those whose records are unwritten, yet performed. For small (national/community) archives, web technology offers a practical and tangible solution to the ideals of archival decolonization. Your repository can be home and provide access to both textual and intangible memory. Thanks Viki for this valuable lesson. #JeannetteBastian #VictoriaBorgOFlaherty #StanleyHGriffin #ArchivalDignity #CommunityMemory #communityarchives #archivaldecolonization #StKittsandNevis #HistoricStKitts #ArchivalScience

🗃️Exciting new read alert!💻 Anna Batzeli introduces us to Archives Portal Europe, opening the world to digital archival research. This invaluable tool is reshaping the way we explore history. 📜 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eikk4JDk #Research #History #digitalhumanities #academic #academia #digitalcontent

We've looked at the forms of archives, but what about archival silences? 😶 In today's #ResearchSpotlight, Amalia S. Levi thinks about archival silences and how people engage with archives. Read about it here and explore Levi's other work on CORE: https://buff.ly/49TZ1cm

These posts on archival practice by Samantha Thompson PhD MLIS of Region of Peel Archives are always excellent — a great resource for archivists, but also written and presented in such a way to make them accessible by the general public (and thus an effective outreach/engagement and educational tool). I’m so glad to see this series make a comeback. 👏 https://lnkd.in/g4DpAzyg #archives #archivist #bestpractices

Update! You can view the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gZA-ASWe We all think of archives as containing lovely handwritten correspondence from long ago. But contemporary correspondence needs to be collected, too - and that means tackling the challenge of archiving email. Whether you work for an archive that collects modern correspondence, or you just want help knowing what to do with your own email, this webinar can help. We'll go over techniques, archival practices, and tools and software you can use to manage this new archival format. Webinar is free, but registration is required. #webinar #archives #museum #preservation

"In her influential article published in 2016, Alexandra Walsham, Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge, coined the metaphor that ‘Archives are the factories and laboratories of the historian’. Traditionally viewed as neutral storehouses of official records passively awaiting historians’ scrutiny, conceptions of archives have expanded in recent decades. Archives are now understood as complex social and cultural entities that actively participate in shaping understandings of the past. This paper examines shifting perspectives on the nature and functions of archives through a critical analysis of key debates. Specifically, this paper adopts a hermeneutic lens to critically engage Walsham’s metaphor and move beyond its potential limitations through situated analysis and interpretation. This paper explores how archives are actively implicated in knowledge construction through their contents, organisational frameworks, and interactions with historians. Recognising archives as fragmented, culturally contingent remnants that mediate engagement with the past, the paper calls for collaborative, reflective approaches between archivists and historians. The paper also acknowledges historians’ subjective interpretive roles while advocating consultation of archivists’ contextual expertise. Ultimately, it advances methodological discussions on writing history through a nuanced appreciation of archives as dynamic mediators within historical research, not transparent conduits neutrally supplying facts." https://lnkd.in/enJ8RryS

In the digital age, the role of libraries is evolving. The world's largest library, the Library of Congress, is not just a repository of books but a dynamic archive that decides what will be preserved for future generations. As professionals, we must appreciate the meticulous process that goes into curating history. It's a reminder of the responsibility we hold in creating content that is not only relevant today but will also stand the test of time. Let's continue to contribute to our fields with the knowledge that our work may one day be part of history. Here's to creating, innovating, and preserving knowledge for the world to come. 📚🌐 #History #Preservation #LibraryOfCongress #DigitalAge #ProfessionalGrowth

Digital records and archives_ Uncover the strategies and tools for seamlessly managing digital records in the modern age. Dive into the art and science of preserving physical records, manuscripts, and rare artifacts for generations to come. Master the techniques of cataloging, indexing, and organizing records for easy retrieval and research. Explore the ethical considerations and best practices in handling sensitive information and cultural heritage. Learn the methods to provide efficient access to records while maintaining their integrity and security. Whether you're a student eager to excel in your Records and Archives Management class or simply a history enthusiast passionate about preserving the past, this video is tailor-made for you. #recordsmanagement #archives #digitalrecords #preservation #informationmanagement #historypreservation #researchskills #archivalethics #finstockevarsity #records