A friend of mine from library school recently started a blog drawing attention to types information/things that are not available online.
I really like the idea of being reminded that there are all kinds of things that aren't yet available online (or that may never be available online). In particular, it is nice to be reminded of those things that aren't online that we might expect to find online. What about all of those government records that have been created electronically since the 1980s that still aren't available online?
And I guess another important purpose is to remind people of the utility of those institutions that do house this information. For better or worse, and whether we like it or not, libraries and archives still remain the only places to get some materials. Newfoundland's pre-confederation records are still only available at the provincial archive. If you want to see them you have to go there in person.
Anyway, if this sounds as though it might be the kind of thing that would interest you I would encourage you to check the site out (and even make suggestions as to other types of information that might be included).
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Cameron 57
Neil 0
1 comment:
Thanks Cameron! I am working on a post based on your suggestion but as you can imagine, looking through all the provincial and territorial websites takes some time. I try to be thorough.
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