on 13 August 2024
The New Safety Dance: Microfilm collections at risk
A recent article about another major collection being affected by the degradation of acetate microfilm or “vinegar syndrome” at London Public Library is reigniting conversations about how to preserve the millions of reels of community history, newspapers, photographs, government documents, and more. The culprit, cellulose-acetate film base, was introduced in the early 1900s as the “safety film” to replace the more flammable nitrate film base for microformats and photographs. Now, instead of spontaneous combustion the cellulose acetate film degrades, releasing a tell-tale acidic smell…
Making Connections
| Learning & Linking |
| Our recent work with Mohawk College Library Technician student Latania Hyatt educated us about strategies for business to business networking through platforms like LinkedIn. Latania has on the ground experience with networking, profile promotion and exposure through social platforms. Her main points for posting are: Define your audience, Use consistent messaging, Invite interaction, & Analyze performance. We love learning from our placement students and this kind of injection of expertise increases our ability to reach out and make connections! |
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| VITA Mysteries |
| This unique feature of the VITA Digital Collections software allows for Mystery Questions like “Where is this lighthouse?” invite users to Comment, share their expertise, and respond to other comments. Every approved comment on a record becomes full-text searchable. Unlike social media, comments can be searched, maintained, exported and remains under the stewardship of contributing organization. User comments help complete the public record and build bridges between collection objects and the community. |
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History of a Police Force
Dive into the rich history of the Fredericton Police Force and explore decades of dedicated service to the Fredericton community. This collection of photos, medals, plaques, and other items highlight the people, events, awards and even canines that make up the history of the Fredericton Police Force.
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