Archives and Libraries
- International Council of Archives
http://www.ica.org/
- The mission of the ICA is to
promote the preservation and use of archives around the
world. In pursuing this mission, ICA works for the protection
and enhancement of the memory of the world and to improve
communication while respecting cultural diversity.
- The Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
- The Library of Congress is the USA's oldest cultural institution and serves as the research arm of
Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and
manuscripts in its collections.
- EAD website
http://www.loc.gov/ead/
- EAD (Encoded Archival Description) - XML markup designed for encoding finding aids.
- National Archives of GB
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
- The National Archives is at the heart of information policy - setting standards and supporting
innovation in information and records management across the UK.
- A2A Access to Archives
http://www.a2a.org.uk/
- The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and
dating from the eighth century to the present day.
- British Library
http://www.bl.uk/
- The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom
- RIBA British Architectural Library http://www.architecture.com/LibraryDrawingsAndPhotographs/RIBALibrary/RIBALibrary.aspx
- This is the largest resource in the United Kingdom for research and information on all aspects
of architecture.
- Designing Britain 1945-75
http://vads.ahds.ac.uk/learning/designingbritain/
- 7 web-based E-Learning modules, each containing about 100 visual records. Visual
source material derives from the University's expanding Design
History Research Centre (DHRC) Archives as well as
incorporating associated collections. The product is aimed at
and delivered to the Higher Education (HE) community.
