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Wednesday, 14th December 2005

New And Improved Access to Archival Databases from NARA Now Online

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National Archives and Records Administration
Source: AP
Archives Smooths Web Access to Records
If you ever used the Access to Archival Databases (AAD) from the National Archives of the U.S. it was a pain in the rear. You had to search one database at a time. Well, that's changed. Yes, it's another example of meta or federated searching coming to life. From the AP article: "The revamped Access to Archival Databases site -- http://http://aad.archives.gov/aad/ -- allows the public to search for free through 85 million documents in 475 files amassed by more than 30 federal agencies." From the site itself, "...Feature global free-text searching across all series and files, in addition to our standard fielded search, and easier and faster ways to find the series and files you want!" Thanks to Randy H. for the news tip. I think the challenge now will be in reaching these databases. I've been having trouble for the past hour.
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RLG
Source: Educause
Audio: Interview with RLG President and CEO, James Michalko
A 20-minute interview with Michalko. History, preservation, services, and more. Includes talk about ResourceShelf favorite, RedLightGreen.
See Also: Get Ready for ArchiveGrid from RLG (Coming in 2006)
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Digital Books
On-Demand Printing

Source: Book Tech
New Study Predicts Double-Digit Growth in Digital Book Printing
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Spatial Data
Source: ARL
New, Spatial Data Collections and Services
"This SPEC Kit examines how library patrons' use of spatial data has changed since 1999 and what effect this has had on library staffing, collections, budget, and services. The publication provides a snapshot of how ARL member libraries are handling the challenges associated with spatial data 15 years after geographic information systems (GIS) and digital mapping first appeared on campus." Full-text fee-baed. Executive Summary Available (PDF; FREE)
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Libraries and Librarians
Source: LJ
New by Roy Tennant: What I Wish I Had Known
What will be a classic by our friend, Roy Tennant!

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