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1. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THEIR PAST: FACILITATING GENEALOGY THROUGH AN INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY.

Author

SEGUIN, TODD and RICHEY, NANCY

Subjects
*INSTITUTIONAL repositories, *DIGITAL libraries, *GENEALOGICAL libraries, *SCALABILITY
Abstract

The article focuses on how Western Kentucky University's Special Collections Library uses its online institutional repository, TopSCHOLAR, to share and promote genealogical resources. It discusses the types of materials shared online, the popularity of genealogical collections, and the benefits of utilizing the repository for enhancing access . The article also highlights the features of the repository, including scalability, and discoverability through search optimization.

Published
2023

2. Written in Light: Creating Access to Photographic Collections.

Author

Lathrop, Suellyn and Richey, Nancy

Subjects
*CATALOGING of pictures, *DIGITAL photography, *RESOURCE management, *COMPUTER software, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews how photograph librarians, curators and archivists use cataloging strategies to meet the demands of research in the digital age. It cites cases on how various libraries used digital resource management tool such as PastPerfect to catalogue pictures as in the case of the Kansas State Historical Society and East Carolina University. Also discussed is the triage system developed by the Western Kentucky University to prioritize its PastPerfect cataloging.

Published
2015
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3. SAVING YESTERDAY FOR TOMORROW: OUR ADVENTURE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Author

SHANKWEILER, JOSEPH and RICHEY, NANCY

Subjects
*PRESERVATION of materials, *ARCHIVAL materials, *PRESERVATION of historic records
Abstract

The article talks about the workshop, "Preserving your Treasures." held in Special Collections Library of Western Kentucky University. It discusses about how to preserve family photos, Bibles, scrapbooks, and other family materials with members of the community; teaching of preservation techniques; and need to handle and preserve the photos, books, and paper materials.

Published
2019

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