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More Records to More People: a Cooperative Approach to records access
code:
059
Jul 24
10:00 - 11:00
Speaker:
METCALFE, Wayne
Room:
403
Description
Language(s) of presentations:
English
Abstract:

 

In the Information Age, there is an ever increasing need to provide greater access to records for people worldwide. The Internet and digital technology enable archives to provide such access. However, this effort extends far beyond the resources and capabilities of any one institution. To address this, the Genealogical Society of Utah, now known as FamilySearch, has developed a program that facilitates the fulfilment of these needs.

Target audience:
Archivists
Overall purpose and significance of session:
To share with archivists a program that will enable them to provide greater access to their records.
Content description:
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In the Information Age, there is an ever increasing need to provide greater access to records for people worldwide. The Internet and digital technology enable archives to provide such access. However, this effort extends far beyond the resources and capabilities of any one institution. To address this, the Genealogical Society of Utah, now known as FamilySearch, has developed a program that facilitates the fulfilment of these needs.

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059_Metcalfe_MoreRecordsToMorePeople.ppt3.69 MB

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