Archives and the computer
- 2nd Edition - May 20, 2014
- Author: Michael J. Cook
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 0 7 4 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 0 1 0 8 - 8
Archives and the Computer deals with the use of the computer and its systems and programs in archiving data and other related materials. The book covers topics such as the scope… Read more
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Request a sales quoteArchives and the Computer deals with the use of the computer and its systems and programs in archiving data and other related materials. The book covers topics such as the scope of automated systems in archives; systems for records management, archival description, and retrieval; and machine-readable archives. The selection also features examples of archives from different institutions such as the University of Liverpool, Berkshire County Record Office, and the National Maritime Museum.The text is recommended for archivists who would like to know more about the use of computers in archiving of records and other related information.
ContentsList of IllustrationsChapter 1 Computer Systems Chapter 2 Systems For Records ManagementChapter 3 Systems For Archival Description, Retrieval and Management Chapter 4 Machine-Readable Archives Glossary of Technical Terms Appendices A Select Directory Of Archival Systems B Guidelines For Selection Of Machine-Readable And Related Records For Permanent Preservation C Access To Files In The Machine-Readable Archives Notes And References Select BibliographyIndex
- No. of pages: 182
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: May 20, 2014
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483107424
- eBook ISBN: 9781483101088
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Michael J. Cook
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Deputy Head of Education and Development, East of Englan Strategic Health Authority, East of England Multi-Professional Deanery, Cambridge, UKRead Archives and the computer on ScienceDirect