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 and Professor Patricia Franks and written by a current MARA student, this blog will keep you current with the MARA community and what’s happening in the profession.
MARA Student Internship Profile: Tara Haghighi
Published: May 3, 2016 by Anna Maloney
In a couple of weeks, Tara Haghighi will transition from being a MARA student to a MARA alumna, and her last semester in the program has been a whirlwind.
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.
Joining Professional Organizations
Published: April 18, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Joining professional organizations is a great way to network with other archivists and records managers. Networking benefits include being introduced to others in your research area; having awareness of workshops, webinars, and other training; connecting with potential employers; and participating in and advancing the professional dialogue.
Archeota Call for Submissions
Published: April 4, 2016 by Anna Maloney
In each MARA course, we are assigned various written assignments and research papers.
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).
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).
Call for papers — Records Management Journal
Published: April 2, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Message from Pat: You have written so much–especially those of you in 289 right now. The call is for anyone a student “at the time the call was issued” so those of you graduating in May do qualify. See if one of your papers fits into one of the categories listed in this letter. Edit it as necessary. Submit for publication. We would love to have a MARA student in this edition!!! Let me know if you decide to do this.
International Internet Preservation Consortium
Published: April 2, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Anna Maloney Internship Profile
Published: March 29, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Exploring at Badlands National Park in Interior, South Dakota
Hello, everyone! This academic year, I have had the pleasure to serve as the MARA student assistant, with responsibilities including working on the jobs analysis and sharing content on the student blog and Facebook page.
An Archivist by Any Other Name
Published: March 21, 2016 by Anna Maloney
David Casavant, a 25-year old stylist and fashion archivist, has a large collection of vintage items from high-profile designers. Using eBay and vintage clothing stores to grow his assemblage, Casavant transformed his collection into a business, renting pieces to celebrities, including Kanye West and Rihanna, for as much as $1,000 a week.
iSchool Scholarships–DEADLINE APPROACHING
Published: March 21, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Just a reminder that you have NINE DAYS left to apply for SJSU iSchool scholarships. The application process is painless and there are several scholarships available exclusively to MARA students. If you are struggling with multimedia presentation, check out the Pinterest board I created for my 2015 application.
Save the Date–MARA Colloquia
Published: March 14, 2016 by Anna Maloney
On Wednesday, March 23, from 1-2PM PT MARA will host guest lecturer Sarah Romkey, the Archivematica Program Manager. Ms. Romkey will introduce Archivematica, discuss its use by large and small institutions, and expand on the importance of open-source solutions for digital preservation. This promises to be a very interesting presentation for those interested in emerging technologies and the future of archival management! We hope to see you there.
Introduction to MARA 285 — Research Methods
Published: March 14, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Confused about MARA 285 Research Methods in Records Management and Archival Science? Lecturer Josh Zimmerman walks you through the course.
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”
MARA Student INFO Elective Choices
Published: February 24, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Dr. Pat Franks and MARA Student Assistant Anna Maloney recently distributed a survey to MARA Students regarding their INFO elective choices. Every MARA student is required to take three INFO electives from a pre-approved list, ranging from text and data mining to oral history. The survey asked students to reveal which INFO electives they had already taken or were planning to take, with an option to share their experiences with INFO electives. For the two weeks the survey was completed by 46 current and former MARA students.
History Harvests
Published: February 24, 2016 by Anna Maloney
A few weeks ago, the University of Louisville and the Kentucky LGBT Heritage Initiative in Louisville, Kentucky hosted a history harvest. The goal of the event was to collect stories, photographs, newsletters, and other documents related to the LGBT community in Kentucky. The January 31st event was the third of its kind hosted for the KY LGBT Heritage Initiative, but it was not the first such event held nationally.
New Video Available – Debbie Bahn Colloquia Presentation
Published: February 24, 2016 by Anna Maloney
From Dale David, LMS Administrator and Multimedia Specialist:
Summer Internship in Pennsylvania
Published: February 23, 2016 by Anna Maloney
Mylan, a global pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, is hiring a Records/Corporate Archives Intern for summer 2016.
Wisconsin Open Records Law
Published: February 19, 2016 by Anna Maloney
A few weeks ago, the MARA blog covered the Netflix docuseries Making a Murderer, and the influx of records requests that Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has seen since the series premiered in December 2015. Wisconsin open records laws are now being publicly examined after a state board expanded the definition of “transitory records” to include correspondence (electronic and analog), interim files, and recordings used for training purposes.