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Unwrapping the Archives

The Texas Record

The less serious answer are the lighthearted doodles added to records by government employees. The State Archives primarily collects records that have enduring value and were created or maintained by Texas government. Majority of our holdings date from the 1835 to present, but we do have materials predating the 1830s.

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Mobile Libraries: Culture on the Go

Unwritten Record

They meet once a week at their library headquarters where saddle-bags are replenished with books for eager mountain folk. government used bookmobiles to promote a concept known as “cultural diplomacy.” government to uphold American foreign policy through public diplomacy. Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky. As defined by the U.S.

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Part 2: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about the evolution from RIM to Content Services?

ARMA International

Humans have used technology to transform their societies from prehistoric times up to the present. Finally, Part 3 will look to the future, will present next steps, and will discuss key takeaways. Not meeting this expectation may lead to negative posts on social media – anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Introduction.

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Collecting for continuity and for change: The web archiving experience in Westborough

Archive-It

Once an agricultural and then an industrial community, Westborough has been transformed in the last fifty years by rapid residential, commercial, and corporate growth. We certainly don’t want to discard or neglect these collections of our past, but we also need to reinvigorate them by connecting them to new collections from the present.

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Examples of sustainability: How new efforts are shaping the environmental future

IBM Big Data Hub

The United Nations’ Brundtland Commission once defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” What is sustainability? They may also invest in education, healthcare and other social services in their local communities.

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Web 2 Preview: DigitalGlobe: The World Is The Index

John Battelle's Searchblog

Not only did I meet with several of FM's partners - two Fortune 500 marketers, a major platform partner, and a major blogger - I also got to watch the launch of Ad Stamp and the complete schedule for the Web 2 Summit. Far and away, he said, the company's largest customer is the US Government. Now why was I talking to Dr. Scott?

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US Government Accountability Office Releases New Report On The Internet of Things (IoT)

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “ Internet of Things: Status and implications of an increasingly connected world.” IoT is also impacting supply chain and agriculture industries, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Potential Implications.

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