Mar 18, 2021 | Archives, Case Studies, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Replica
At the mouth of the Waitematā Harbour in Devonport lies Torpedo Bay — a site of remarkable historical significance. Since 1880, it has been continuously occupied by New Zealand military forces, once even being the site of a torpedo station that made up Auckland’s...
Mar 11, 2021 | Archives, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Resources
Slides are imbued with nostalgia; people born before 2000 will likely have fond memories of sitting in a friend’s or relative’s living room watching slide after slide, projected onto a white screen or wall, depicting family holidays, birthday parties, and...
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...
Jun 3, 2020 | Archives, Collection Management, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Libraries, Museums, Planning, Resources
Cultural heritage collections provide invaluable information relating to our past and it is essential that institutions carefully consider how to protect them. Preventative conservation (correct storage, archival packaging, and proper handling) helps ensure the...
