Monthly Archives: May 2011

(term presentation) From the caves of Lascaux to the papyri scrolls of Mesopotamia to the National Archives to the data vaults of today, we as a society have been creating records as long as we have been able to communicate. … Continue reading →

(DL Post) As the world becomes more and more computerized we need better working systems to manage our information. The management of information is not a simplistic topic or task: it is a complex ever changing reality. We as consumers … Continue reading →

My research has led me to think critically about the events that have led to the evolution of records and information storage. The historical milestones are subtle and born out of trial and error, necessity, and risk. There were points … Continue reading →

(EXC 1) Carrier pigeons at one time were rapid communications and the pony express, well was express. Connecting loved ones, bridging the gap, conducting business, and building bonds between nations. We have been attempting to improve communications for decade. How … Continue reading →

(wk 8.) As information evolved from stone tablets and papyrus scrolls to flash drives and terabytes, archivist and records managers are struggling to make the critical decision to convert information to digital format or to retain in current form.  Not … Continue reading →