The sIMPly Archivists analyse the University of Glasgow Archives and Special Collection’s online catalogue, and how its service can be improved by existing and future users.
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Black Cultural Archives London: the educational power of archives
In connection with the Black History Month in October 2020, it is worth having a look at the Black Cultural Archives in London which celebrates Black history all year long. Since their foundation in 1981, the archive collects, preserves, and celebrates the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain. I want to highlight in this the educational value of the archive’s materials, as its whole existence is based on and originates from the intention and the need to educate.
Blogging with IMPunity…
This blog is managed and written by a group of aspiring archivists currently undertaking the Information Management and Preservation course at the University of Glasgow. The course aims to develop and refine professional skills related to the management of archives and records both in their physical and digital forms. In this small archive of ours you will find posts about our experiences, and reflections on selected topics of interests.
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