Born-digital architectural records: defining the archivable record
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- February 28, 2019
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Barrett, Anne R.
- Affiliation: School of Information and Library Science
- Abstract
- Architectural records have always presented unique challenges to archivists, being much larger, both in size and volume, and having different organizational needs than most manuscript materials. Born-digital (Computer-Aided Design or CAD) architectural records are particularly complex, being one of the most difficult types of electronic records to manage. Appraisal of these records has proved challenging, because few archives possess staff with expertise in reading architectural records or the technical expertise to deal with CAD file formats. A larger problem persists, in that no single record type or format has been defined as the archivable record. Is it possible to define the archivable architectural record in a collaborative, holistic way? Institutions that collect these materials face challenges in determining those records of enduring value, arranging and describing those records, and providing long-term access to them. This paper proposes a collaborative approach in defining the archivable architectural record, using primary source interview data to explore which records are the most meaningful to archive. Once archivable records are identified, best practices and guidelines can be developed to ensure the longevity of those records.
- Date of publication
- December 2012
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- In Copyright
- Advisor
- Lee, Christopher
- Degree granting institution
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- 36
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- abb1808a-3405-4d7b-866b-f35807dc08b2
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- Open access
- Date uploaded
- March 6, 2013
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