PTA Issue 7 (2017)

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Access and Preservation in Archival Mass Digitization Projects

Yolkowski, John; Jamieson, Krista (2017-01)

[Excerpt] In 2014, the Dalhousie University Archives began its first archival mass digitization project with the Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds. The successful completion of this project required the project team to address ...
Using Google Analytics, Voyant and Other Tools to Better Understand Use of Manuscript Collections at L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Lee, Ryan K.; Nimer, Cory L.; Daines, J. Gordon III; Rupp, Shelise (2017-01)

[Excerpt] Developing strategies for making data-driven, objective decisions for digitization and value-added processing. based on patron usage has been an important effort in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections (hereafter ...
Streamlining Delivery of Online Oral History Metadata through LibGuides

Fox, Heather; Holtze, Terri; Kuehn, Randy (2017-01)

[Excerpt] Founded in 1968, the University of Louisville Oral History Center (OHC) houses over 2000 interviews of people from politicians to everyday citizens. Collectively, the oral histories represent an incredibly rich ...
Using LibAnswers in the Archives: A Review and Implementation Report

Hutchinson, Tim (2017-01)

[Excerpt] The implementation of LibAnswers by the University of Saskatchewan represents the culmination of fundamental changes to the way reference service is delivered in University Archives & Special Collections. In 2013, ...
Python for Archivists: Breaking Down Barriers Between Systems

Wiedeman, Gregory (2017-01)

[Excerpt] Working with a multitude of digital tools is now a core part of an archivist’s skillset. We work with collection management systems, digital asset management systems, public access systems, ticketing or request ...