Future-Proofing the News
Preserving the First Draft of History
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Starred review from March 1, 2017
Preserving primary source information has never been an easy task, and today's digital environment makes the effort challenging. Hansen and Paul (both, journalism & mass communication, Univ. of Minnesota) have written an accessible and informative text on the preservation of primary source material from the analog and digital eras. Ten chapters describe the issues relating to newspaper, visual news, radio, and digital source preservation. Two additional chapters discuss the individuals involved and the current and future difficulties and opportunities. Each section includes real-world obstacles and how a variety of institutions (universities, news organizations) continue to address the issue of preserving history. The authors chose to concentrate on American institutions and organizations. Those consulted or discussed include the American Antiquarian Society, UCLA, and the Library of Congress, among others. This is not a "how-to" manual. Instead, this volume centers on descriptions about the preservation process along with the inherent challenges, past and future. VERDICT This would be a helpful resource for librarians, archivists, administrators, and anyone who wants to learn more about how the materials of today will be available for researchers of tomorrow.--Jacqueline Parascandola, Columbia Univ. Libs., New York
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