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In this edited volume, Gesa Kirsch and Liz Rohan explore the "backstory" of what goes into an archive. They dig deep into the research, political aspects, and decisions on what to archive. Many of the essays address the considerations involved in…

In the article “Trajectories of Personal Archiving: Practical and Ethical Considerations,” published in the academic journal Geographical Review, Knapp discusses the intricacies archiving has for the professional individual, as well as the ethical…

Since its first-edition printing in 2003, The DAM Book has become one of the standard references for photographers trying to build and protect their digital archives. In this revised edition, Krogh takes a holistic approach, outlining what he refers…

Describes methods, results, and conclusions from a survey of Croatian university students on awareness and practices relating to personal digital archiving

"Increasingly our possessions and our communications are no longer material, they’re digital and they are dependent on technology to make them accessible. As new technology emerges and current technology becomes obsolete, we need to actively manage…

This Youtube video provides education and standards on the functions and uses of preserving photographs through digital means. The Library of Congress offers not only how this can be done, but benefits to having this information under one's belt. The…

More of a website of various resources in the field of digital archives, this Library of Congress page offers users an opportunity to browse a multitude of links in regards to archiving in a digital space; both how to create and preserve your own…

Marčetić poses that many people today archive their own personal data as a byproduct of their day-to-day lives rather than as a deliberate act of preservation. She contextualizes this by discussing the activities and habits of students, and examining…

The Complete Guide to Personal Archiving bridges the gap between scholars and scrapbookers with professional archivists. It can be difficult to bridge the gap in professionalism with people who know little of a subject. In this guide, the…

The book contain different blogs and articles that all give different tips and guides on how to properly obtain items for a digital archive, such as the quality of photos and online message and how to make them fit for preservation. Some of the…