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Innovative approaches to literacy: Libraries Change Lives

CILIP

Innovative approaches to literacy: Libraries Change Lives Librarians from across the country have been submitting their stories of impact to share with MPs and political leaders as part of the Libraries Change Lives Campaign.

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The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries

CILIP

The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected, discusses how the sector is demonstrating its best innovation while facing its worst financial crisis. ISOBEL Hunter became the first Chief Executive of Libraries Connected in 2018.

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Access-to-info system at Library and Archives Canada in ‘bleak state’: watchdog via Times Colonist

IG Guru

The post Access-to-info system at Library and Archives Canada in ‘bleak state’: watchdog via Times Colonist appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the article here.

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Unwrapping the Archives

The Texas Record

When most people think of archives, the first thing that comes to mind is Indiana Jones swinging on vines and storing artifacts in giant rooms. While that is an interesting popular image, the archives and archivists here at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) are the protectors of documented history.

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Archival Document Storage Explained: Essential Guide to Preserving Your History

Armstrong Archives

Archival document storage provides a solution to maintain them indefinitely for future generations to appreciate. Understanding Archival Storage What is archival storage? Without archival document storage, many records would wither away and be rendered virtually useless. It’s a cornerstone of preserving history.

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The Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World Newsletter April 2021 Edition available via Library and Archives Canada

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The post The Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World Newsletter April 2021 Edition available via Library and Archives Canada appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the post here.

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Archives Month: Web Archive (WARC) File Format

The Texas Record

It’s October, which means that it is once again time to celebrate American Archives Month ! First on the docket: web archiving. Web archiving requires the use of a preservation format that maintains all hyperlinked content and metadata in its original context. Store the harvested data in a web archive format, like WARC.