How Microfilm Digitization Aligns With the Library’s Mission Why digitization is not just modernization — it’s mission fulfillment Libraries have always been more than buildings filled with books. They are trusted partners in community life, and their purpose is both clear and enduring. However they are worded, most library mission statements circle back to the […]
Partner Spotlight: Urbandale Historical Society (Urbandale, Iowa)
Partner Spotlight: Urbandale Historical Society (Urbandale, Iowa) Preserving Urbandale’s newspaper legacy through digital access Archive Overview The Urbandale Historical Society, in partnership with Advantage Archives, has made its local newspaper history freely accessible through a digital archive at urbandalehs.historyarchives.online. This collection focuses exclusively on digitized newspapers, preserving printed records of community life, civic developments, and […]
This Week in History- November 10 through November 16
On November 13th, 2015, a group of terrorists carried out a series of attacks in Paris. Suicide bombers detonated vests outside the Stade de France, where a soccer match was being played. A second group opened fire on crowds of Parisians at restaurants and cafes. A third, final group attacked a concert happening at the […]
Digitization Takes History Out of the Microfilm Cabinet
Digitization Takes History Out of the Microfilm Cabinet Transforming preservation into access for communities everywhere For decades, microfilm and microfiche have been the trusted media for preserving local history and the public record. Entire communities’ stories were printed in newspapers on paper never meant to last. From small-town weeklies to regional dailies, the papers were […]
