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 Preserve Us From Particulates: Celebrating N95 Day September 4, 2018 by Nora Lockshin

Prepare to participate in N95 Day with a webinar promoting proper use of respirators vs. dust masks tomorrow, Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

  
 
 An Intern’s Perspective on Preserving Scrapbooks and Conserving Blueprints August 30, 2018 by Jenna Bossert, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Preservation Intern

Have you ever wondered what goes into preserving oversize collections at the Smithsonian Institution Archives? Here is a behind the scenes look at preservation and conservation treatments for a scrapbook and architectural drawings.

  
 
 An Intern’s Guide on How to Digitize a Field Book August 14, 2018 by Heidi Charles, Summer 2018 Field Book Project Digitization Intern

The equipment, technology, and process that goes into digitizing field books, from an intern’s perspective.

  
 
 Slide Digitization Goes Stereo August 7, 2018 by Charles Zange

Stereo slides present unique challenges for digitization. Here are a few tips for documenting your collection.

 

  
 
 Some IIIF-y Collections July 19, 2018 by Andrew Whitesell

The Smithsonian Institution Archives adopts the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF).

  
 
 Archives, Record Management, and Digital Material July 12, 2018 by Sandy Hoye, Smithsonian Institution Archives Intern

Reflections and Advice from an Archives Intern

  
 
 Some Web Developer Career Advice June 7, 2018 by Andrew Whitesell

Here's a bit of advice for anyone interested in pursuing a web development career at an archive.

  
 
 Conference Round-up: the Archives at AIC Houston June 5, 2018 by William Bennett

Another successful American Institute of Conservation Conference is in the book for the Smithsonian Institution Archives Conservation Team.

  
 
 Some Archives Technologist Career Advice May 24, 2018 by Effie Kapsalis

Learn about one career path you could take to work in cultural heritage technology, and view a list of resources if you’re interested in pursuing a career in cultural heritage technology!

  
 
 Career advice from our Preservation Coordinator May 1, 2018 by Alison Reppert Gerber

Take a look at some career advice from the Smithsonian Institution Archives' Preservation Coordinator.

  

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