MARA Blog
MARA Blog
Students in the MARA program and those interested in archives and preservation, electronic records management, information governance, and related fields are highly encouraged to visit this blog often. Managed by MARA Program Coordinator Darra Hofman and written by a current MARA student, this blog will keep you current with the MARA community and what’s happening in the profession.
3 Open Positions at New York State Archives
Published: January 21, 2016 by Anna Maloney
If you live in or near Albany, New York, or are willing to relocate, the New York State Archives is looking to fill three positions:
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.
The Internet Archive Turns 20
Published: January 28, 2016 by Anna Maloney
In 2016, the Internet Archive celebrates its 20-year anniversary. Created in 1996 to capture and preserve websites and web pages, the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is the front-end, user interface for these archived sites. This week, Forbes’ Kalev Leetaru looks into the history of this complex data capture and the organization’s Worldwide Web Crawls. The image below, from February 20, 1997, is the first SJSU homepage capture available through the Wayback Machine.
SAA Mosaic Scholarship
Published: January 13, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Posted on behalf of the Mosaic Scholarship Selection Committee:
Records Management Self-Assessment
Published: December 21, 2015 by Anna Maloney
In November, the National Archives and Records Administration released the 2014 Records Management Self-Assessment.
Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship
Published: December 21, 2015 by Anna Maloney
The Midwest Archives Conference is calling for applications for the Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students.
SAA Donald Peterson Student Travel Award
Published: December 17, 2015 by Anna Maloney
Winter break is a great time to take advantage of scholarship opportunities and complete applications.
In Memoriam – Michelli Gil Jaimez
Published: November 17, 2015 by Anna Maloney
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of the daughter of Robert Smallwood’s long-time girlfriend.
Follow-up Thoughts from Robert Smallwood
Published: November 12, 2015 by Anna Maloney
Those of you who attended asked about job/internship leads and skills to prepare one for positions in Information Governance and related careers. Robert Smallwood, who spoke on 11/05, wanted me to share the following with those who attended. But I thought all MARA students might be interested:
Save the Date — Second Life Museum Tour
Published: November 12, 2015 by Anna Maloney
Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of using virtual experiences to engage with heritage seekers?
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).
Safe Harbor agreement between US and EU rejected
Published: October 14, 2015 by Anna Maloney
Earlier this month, the European Court of Justice ruled that the transatlantic Safe Harbor agreement is invalid.
Electronic Records Archivist – State Historical Society of North Dakota
Published: October 14, 2015 by Anna Maloney
Recent MARA grads:
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.
NPS/NCPE Internship Opportunities
Published: September 22, 2015 by Anna Maloney
The National Park Service and the National Council for Preservation Education have announced the 2015-2016 historic preservation internship opportunities.
Federal Records Management Colloquium & Minimum Metadata Bulletin
Published: September 18, 2015 by Anna Maloney
On Thursday, September 17th, the MARA program hosted Arian Ravanbakhsh to discuss records management recent directives, memoranda, and bulletins released by the National Archives and Records Association.
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.”
2015 SAA Conference Recordings Available
Published: September 2, 2015 by Anna Maloney
The 2015 Society of American Archivists conference was held in Cleveland, Ohio from August 17-21st.
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.