Tammy Toffee Tigerfish visits level 3 of the Hallward Library in Second Life.
Monday, 22 June 2009
The "March of Time" Archives
HBO Archives is making complete episodes from The March of Time newsreel and documentary series, produced from 1935 to 1967, available for online viewing at its stock footage portal.
The award-winning series, produced by Time Inc., contains original footage shot in the 1930s through 1960s, with historic footage dating back to 1913. HBO Archives, launched in 2002, reintroduced The March of Time in 2007 and has been re-cataloging, restoring and transferring the original 35mm films to HD video. HBO Archives has also been developing additional The March of Time productions.
Direct to The March of Time Collection
NB: To view online you must register (takes about 2 minutes). Viewing the online video appears to be free.
The award-winning series, produced by Time Inc., contains original footage shot in the 1930s through 1960s, with historic footage dating back to 1913. HBO Archives, launched in 2002, reintroduced The March of Time in 2007 and has been re-cataloging, restoring and transferring the original 35mm films to HD video. HBO Archives has also been developing additional The March of Time productions.
Direct to The March of Time Collection
NB: To view online you must register (takes about 2 minutes). Viewing the online video appears to be free.
Foreign Relations of the United States: new website for documentation
The Department of State is pleased to announce the official unveiling of the Office of the Historian’s new website: www.history.state.gov.
The new website boasts greater accessibility and searching within the Foreign Relations of the United States documentary series. It currently offers both textual and facsimile copies of Foreign Relations volumes from the Kennedy Administration through the Nixon-Ford administration. The Office plans to continue to digitize older volumes and eventually house all of the Foreign Relations volumes on its website. The website also contains updated sections on the history of the Department of State, biographies of notable diplomats, and an in-depth timeline of United States diplomatic milestones. The Office’s educational curriculum guides are also downloadable from the website. The Office hopes that through its enhanced presentation and organization, the new website will become the preeminent online resource for U.S. diplomatic history.
The new website boasts greater accessibility and searching within the Foreign Relations of the United States documentary series. It currently offers both textual and facsimile copies of Foreign Relations volumes from the Kennedy Administration through the Nixon-Ford administration. The Office plans to continue to digitize older volumes and eventually house all of the Foreign Relations volumes on its website. The website also contains updated sections on the history of the Department of State, biographies of notable diplomats, and an in-depth timeline of United States diplomatic milestones. The Office’s educational curriculum guides are also downloadable from the website. The Office hopes that through its enhanced presentation and organization, the new website will become the preeminent online resource for U.S. diplomatic history.
Friday, 19 June 2009
University of Nottingham collections receive 'Designation' status
University of Nottingham collections receive 'Designation' status
They offer insights into the mind of one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors and a glimpse into the family history and intrigue of some of Britain’s most influential aristocratic families. Now three collections in The University of Nottingham’s Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections have been recognised by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Representatives of the MLA visited the University this week to tour the extensive archives housed on King’s Meadow Campus, and to present a plaque noting the Designation status of the University’s DH Lawrence, Portland of Welbeck and Newcastle of Clumber collections.
The MLA’s Designation Scheme identifies the pre-eminent collections of national and international importance held in England's non-national museums, libraries and archives, based on their quality and significance. These inspiring collections represent a vital part of our national cultural and artistic heritage. The Scheme was launched in 1997 and now recognises 125 collections held in museums, libraries and archives.
Read the full story here.
They offer insights into the mind of one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors and a glimpse into the family history and intrigue of some of Britain’s most influential aristocratic families. Now three collections in The University of Nottingham’s Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections have been recognised by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Representatives of the MLA visited the University this week to tour the extensive archives housed on King’s Meadow Campus, and to present a plaque noting the Designation status of the University’s DH Lawrence, Portland of Welbeck and Newcastle of Clumber collections.
The MLA’s Designation Scheme identifies the pre-eminent collections of national and international importance held in England's non-national museums, libraries and archives, based on their quality and significance. These inspiring collections represent a vital part of our national cultural and artistic heritage. The Scheme was launched in 1997 and now recognises 125 collections held in museums, libraries and archives.
Read the full story here.
Friday, 12 June 2009
Avalon Project
The Avalon Project is the name of Yale Law School's digital library of Documents relating to Law, History and Diplomacy.
The project contains online electronic copies of documents dating back over the past two thousand years and so it possible to study the original text of not only famous documents such as the Magna Carta and the United States Bill of Rights, but also the text of less well known but significant documents which mark turning points in the history of law and rights, including those pertaining to Slavery, the Nuremberg Trials, the Cold War, Vietnam and 9/11.
Full details and access to the documents can be found at: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/default.asp
The project contains online electronic copies of documents dating back over the past two thousand years and so it possible to study the original text of not only famous documents such as the Magna Carta and the United States Bill of Rights, but also the text of less well known but significant documents which mark turning points in the history of law and rights, including those pertaining to Slavery, the Nuremberg Trials, the Cold War, Vietnam and 9/11.
Full details and access to the documents can be found at: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/default.asp
Monday, 1 June 2009
Annual library book recall for Academic Staff and Research Postgraduates
All library books due on 30th June 2009 must be returned or renewed during the month of June. Online renewals may be carried out on UNLOC at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/unloc
BFI InView - Moving Images in the Public Sphere
This is a new web-based learning resource that has been funded by JISC. It provides a selection of material drawn from the rich film and television collections of the BFI National Archive, working with partner organisations. Users are able to access over 600 hours of full-length film and video material, search a database that provides descriptions and key technical information about each title, plus related documents, and essays by curators and experts putting the material in context. The project will continue to add new material and enhance the design and functionality of the website over the coming few months and you should check this site regularly to see what’s new. InView has been led by the BFI in collaboration with the following partners, who have given permission for material to be distributed to users:
The National Archives
Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit
BBC
Open Media
For more information and access to the collections, go to: https://www.bfi.org.uk/inview/
The National Archives
Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit
BBC
Open Media
For more information and access to the collections, go to: https://www.bfi.org.uk/inview/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
