Although I only vaguely remember the query, I don't recall if there was
an issue with using the code4lib journal as a platform for archives
technology solutions (http://journal.code4lib.org/). I think there are
big advantages in going with an existing journal (and disadvantages in
archives being too silo'ed from our kindred spirits in other information
sectors).
Best,
Merrilee
Merrilee Proffitt, Senior Program Officer
OCLC Research
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Karen,
No one said they would not read it, although a few did respond without
saying they would. Pretty much all responses were positive, and with
today's responses it's probably close to thirty readers.
I think Leah's advice (below) is sound and I have not completely given
up on the idea. I think there are small scale options to explore.
Randall
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I'm curious, because I remember your original post, and I don't think I
responded before something distracted me. I imagine others did the
same.
So, my question: 17 people said they would read it; how many said they
wouldn't?
I and my colleagues almost certainly would read it. Sorry I didn't
respond initially.
Karen Bleier, MLS
Research Librarian
816-822-3418
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I think this could very well be one of those instances where people
don't realize how valuable it might be until there is an example. I'm a
big believer in creating a straw man and then adjusting as others react
- rather than needing an idea to be fully fleshed-out and vetted before
taking a step forward.
Also, if there is interest from only a small number of people I don't
think you should take that as an indication that it is an any less
valuable thing to do. If just a few people start some mechanism, even an
informal one, to share ideas and help one another, then that becomes a
core that can be built upon as others start to see the value. I say go
for it on a small scale - just my opinion.
Leah
Leah Prescott
Digital Projects Coordinator
Washington Research Library Consortium
901 Commerce Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-390-2004
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Please excuse cross posts.
About two weeks ago I posted regarding a practical technical journal for
archives. I had three questions:
1. Does such a journal exist? Based on the responses no, there is
no such journal.
2. Would you read such a journal? 17 people responded that they
would.
3. Would you submit articles to such a journal? 5 of the 17 who
said they would read it also said they would likely submit articles.
My conclusion from this is that not only is there no technical journal
specific to archives, but there is also very little interest in one. I
feel this is too bad. It is a definite gap in the literature and would
provide a mechanism for those of us with some technical expertise to not
only help one another, but also help those in the profession who are
less technically skilled or have fewer resources to fall back on. But,
if there's no interest, there's no interest.
Thank you to all who responded.
Randall
Randall Miles
Technical processes archivist
*Kheel Center for Labor-Management
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