MARA Blog: Around the Web
Data Storage Visualization
Published: August 10, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Have you ever wanted to visualize data? How about translate digital storage size into other units of measurement? BetterBuys has released Data IR: Visualizing the Size of Databases. This article provides some great visuals that illustrate just how big data storage is.
Summer Projects for MARA Students
Published: July 27, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Whether you have a box full of photographs from past family vacations or a smartphone picture album of your most recent weekend getaway, there are many free tools to help you manage your digital assets.
NIRMA to Hold Annual Conference
Published: July 20, 2016 by Anna Maloney
The 40th annual Nuclear Information & Records Management Association (NIRMA) Conference is scheduled for August 7-10, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
National Digital Stewardship Residency
Published: June 15, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Each year, the Library of Congress, Office of National and International Outreach, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services partners with host sites to sponsor the National Digital Stewardship Residency. The NDSR is designed to “provide a robust, hands-on learning experience to complement graduate-level training and education” (Library of Congress). Residents attend an immersive digital preservation workshop before being partnered with a host institution to work on digital stewardship projects. The program is open to recent graduates of graduate and doctoral programs related to libraries, archives, and museums.
Information Governance Institute
Published: May 25, 2016 by Anna Maloney
The Information Governance Institute, a community of IG professionals dedicated to advancing the adoption of IG practices and technologies, is a great resource for students interested in learning more about this emerged professional trend. By creating a user account, students can fully access articles, annual reports, and other resources, and even participate in the larger organizational conversation.
Paul Wester appointed to Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government
Published: May 2, 2016 by Anna Maloney
In March 2011, the Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, appointed Paul Wester to the position of Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government.
Archivematica and Open Source Software
Published: April 2, 2016 by Anna Maloney
On March 23, Sarah Romkey, the Archivematica Program Manager at Artefactual Solutions, gave an insightful presentation on Archivematica, a free and open-source digital preservation software that provides consistent, system independent Archival Information Packages (AIPs).
Turnball Library of New Zealand and Web 2.0
Published: April 2, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Archives 2.0 has been described as “an approach to archival practice that promotes openness and flexibility” and requires archivists to “be user centered and embrace opportunities to use technology to share collections, interact with users, and improve internal efficiency” (Theimer, 2011).
International Internet Preservation Consortium
Published: April 2, 2016 by Anna Maloney
International Council on Archives
Published: March 14, 2016 by Anna Maloney
“Archives constitute the memory of nations and of societies, shape their identity, and are a cornerstone of the information society”
KMWorld Magazine
Published: February 8, 2016 by Anna Maloney
On January 31st, KMWorld, a leader in the content, document and knowledge management industries, published an article on knowledge management graduate programs.
The Records of “Making a Murderer”
Published: January 21, 2016 by Anna Maloney
If you have Netflix or a social media account, you have probably heard something about the sensational true crime docuseries Making a Murderer. The Netflix Original Series follows the case of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man who spent 18 years in prison for rape and attempted murder, but whose conviction was overturned by DNA evidence in 2003.
Archivo Nacional de la Republica de Cuba
Published: November 2, 2015 by Anna Maloney
Earlier this year, the United States restored diplomatic relations with Cuba. To (belatedly) honor this milestone, and in a program-wide effort to engage in an international perspective on archiving, this month’s spotlight is on the Archivo Nacional de le Republica de Cuba (ARNAC).
Notable Archives: Coca-Cola
Published: September 24, 2015 by Anna Maloney
This semester the MARA blog will have a new feature: a monthly spotlight on a notable archives or records center. We will begin with the Coca-Cola Archives located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Interview with UN Chief of Archives and Records Management
Published: September 11, 2015 by Anna Maloney
The Huffington Post recently conducted a fascinating interview with Bridget Sisk, Chief of the United Nations Archives and Records Management Section. In the interview, Bridget discusses the management of the 60,000+ boxes of UN records. My favorite quote:
“I think people usually have this stereotypical view of archives as, sitting in a dusty old basement looking at paper all day, and actually that couldn’t be more further from the truth. We’re very much on the frontline.”
Resources from the Australian Society of Archivists
Published: August 31, 2015 by Anna Maloney
The website of the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) provides many useful resources for practicing archivists and students in the field.
Digital Asset Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Metadata
Published: August 31, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Ralph Windsor, editor at DAM News, offers a thought-provoking post on artificial intelligence (AI) and metadata cataloging.
Draft of General Records Schedule 6.1
Published: August 10, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Over at Records Express, the official blog of the Office of the Chief Records Officer at the National Archives, Arian Ravanbakhsh announces a draft of the General Records Schedule 6.1.
Study on Phone Apps, Privacy, and Behavior
Published: July 27, 2015 by Darren Ilett
A study conducted at Carnegie Mellon University looked into the use of phone apps and privacy.
Records Management Helps Keep Firefighters and Police Safe
Published: July 20, 2015 by Darren Ilett
A post over at Firehouse describes how Records Management helps firefighters and police stay informed about possibly hazardous conditions when they are called to the scene of a crime.