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The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries

CILIP

The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected, discusses how the sector is demonstrating its best innovation while facing its worst financial crisis. ISOBEL Hunter became the first Chief Executive of Libraries Connected in 2018.

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The Lay-RMO’s Guide to Appraising Archival/Historical Records

The Texas Record

The records management assistance unit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) receives many questions from state agencies when it comes to recertifying retention schedules. Let’s look at what archives considers when reviewing a record. This includes but is not limited to the following: 1.

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Breakfast in the Archives!

Unwritten Record

Here in the Still Picture Branch at the National Archives, we have many photographs within our holdings that show many different ways that breakfast has been consumed throughout history. Take a look below at some of the various images found when searching the National Archives Catalog for different terms.

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Finding the treasure in governement information management

CILIP

Asked why he chose the Civil Service above other areas of librarianship, David says: “It is just so interesting… it puts you in the centre of constantly changing challenges while offering unparalleled opportunities to move between librarianship, records management, knowledge management, information governance throughout your career.”

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Love in the Archives

Unwritten Record

(Local ID: 111-SC-387947) This post was created in collaboration with Cecilia Figliuolo, Archives Technician in the Still Picture Branch. Two guests share a moment at the Christmas Cocktail Party sponsored by the National Archives Association. Check out the National Archives Catalog and spend some time researching the things you love!

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Information Governance and the Records Lifecycle

The Texas Record

In a nutshell, this is information governance. ARMA defines “information governance” as “the overarching and coordinating strategy for all organizational information. But how is information governance any different than records management? Source: Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

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Mobile Libraries: Culture on the Go

Unwritten Record

Today’s post is written by Joseph Smith, who volunteers at the National Archives at College Park. National Bookmobile Day is April 22, part of National Library Week (April 19-25). . But sometimes a patron is unable to access a library due to limitations of location or distance. Libraries, Mobile — Third Army La.