Dec 6, 2020 | Artist, Case Studies, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Equipment, Libraries, Museums, Replica
The University of Canterbury (UC)’s Macmillan Brown Library has been working to digitise its extensive collections and have enlisted the help of NZMS. The Macmillan Brown collection was started in 1935, and has since grown exponentially through donations, transfer of...
Oct 14, 2020 | Acetate, Artist, Case Studies, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Equipment, Museums, Vinegar Syndrome
Photographs frequently tell a story, sometimes revealing things that cannot be put into words. They can serve as a connection to the past; a reminder of people, places, and significant events. These are some of the reasons why it is important to protect photographs...
Sep 23, 2020 | Archives, Case Studies, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Equipment, Museums
Two rare legal documents, dating back to 1813 and 1873, were recently digitised at the Christchurch NZMS office. Both relate to High Court matters in 19th Century England and provide a fascinating glimpse into the manner of legal proceedings at that time. The 1813...
May 12, 2020 | Alison Barnett, News, Stephen Hardman
It is safe to say, after weeks of lockdown, we are eager to dive back into our work and continue what we do best: caring for and preserving archives, collections, and cultural heritage material. As New Zealand moves into Alert Level 2, we are both relieved and excited...
May 1, 2020 | Alison Barnett, Andy Fenton, Collection Management, Community Engagement, Digital Preservation, Gavin Mitchell, News, Planning, Recollect, Stephen Hardman, Tyler Hersey
Born from NZMS, Recollect was cultivated from years of working hard to digitise and preserve our customer’s cultural heritage and special collections. It is an online platform that can provide organisations with digital access, discovery, engagement, management, and...
