The Role of Digital Archives in Education
Image used with permission from client collection Digital archives have become an essential resource in the realm of education, fundamentally transforming the ways in which students and researchers access and interact with primary source materials. These archives preserve critical historical documents, photographs, and recordings, making them readily available to a global audience. As educational institutions […]
Preserving Your Parents’ Legacy Through Digitization
Ensuring Memories and Histories Live On In today’s fast-paced world, many adults find themselves in the delicate position of managing aging parents and considering end-of-life planning. Among the myriad of responsibilities, one important aspect often stands out: preserving the legacy of our loved ones. At Anderson Archival, we frequently encounter families either preparing for this […]
Safeguarding the Future: NARA’s Digital Preservation Strategy
Anderson Archival strives to stay up to date on the standards and practices of leading archival organizations. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the primary archive for the US federal government and the organization that produced the Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI), which most US archives use as the standard guide to […]
The Conflict: Preservation vs Access
The management of cultural artifacts is a complex task that requires the right balance between the preservation of the object and the public’s accessibility to that object. The main purpose of preserving items, documents, and other historical materials from damage or deterioration is to ensure they are available for public viewing and study. In other […]
How to Use Your Digitized Collection to Create a Legacy Book
What Is a Legacy Book? A legacy book is a personalized and meaningful way to immortalize your family history, memories, and stories and preserve them for future generations. It is a printed and/or digital book that showcases your digitized collection of photos, documents, letters, interviews, and often written stories that give context to your legacy. […]
How to Preserve Your Legacy: Practical Tips and Advice
Preserving your legacy is not only a way of honoring your past, but also a gift to your future. Whether you want to share your family or business history, your personal achievements, or your creative work, you need to take steps to ensure your digital and physical assets are protected and accessible for generations to […]
Preserving the Past with Care: Ethical Issues in Digital Archiving
Digital archiving has brought about a world of convenience in terms of preserving and accessing information. However, it also introduces new ethical concerns related to digital reproduction. Digital reproduction poses challenges to the original owner’s rights and interests. Essentially, when we create a digital copy of a work, we create a new work based on […]
The British Museum: King of Thieves
Museums are a crucial part of our society, preserving and displaying artifacts that help us understand and appreciate different cultures and histories. They bring history, art, and culture to life, and provide valuable resources for education and research. The British Museum is a great example of this, with a collection spanning over two million years […]
Why It’s Crucial to Get Digitization Right the First Time
These days, it’s all digital! Preserving personal and public history like the items included in so many family collections through digitization not only ensures that some form survives into the future, but makes that history accessible, researchable, and shareable. From cherished photographs to invaluable documents, these materials tell your family’s unique story and safeguard your […]
Impetus for Action: Anna’s Story
By Farica Chang, Managing Principal Our client, Anna, created a powerful video to share with others on the importance of digitizing your family memories before it’s too late. We’re always grateful to learn about the impact our work has in protecting legacy, and we’re blown away when our clients take the time to create messages […]
