Oct 6, 2015 | Digitise, Resources, Webinar
NZMS were given a wonderful opportunity to host a Webinar for the LIANZA lunchtime 2015 series. The topic requested was close to our heart, “Digitisation 101” things to think about when digitising your heritage collections. We wanted to share our enthusiasm here at...
Feb 13, 2015 | Crowdsource, Recollect, Resources
CROWD SAUCING CROWDSOURCING As much as I love Christmas, I am reminded of the frustration I have with large crowds – where do these people magically appear from? All at once for 4-6 weeks everyday chores become almost impossible, supermarkets burst at the seams,...
Jan 18, 2015 | Digitise, Resources
There is a wide range of equipment used in digitisation. The last five years have seen the rise of the digital camera with its inexpensive, high speed Bayer-type array become a recognised alternative to the traditional line-array scanner. For preservation digitisation...
Jan 1, 2015 | Digitise, Resources
Jan 1, 2015 | Microfilm, Resources
Stone’s Directories originated in the late 17th century in France and England. The main purpose was the commercial listings of suppliers of goods and services, to bring buyers and sellers together. New Zealand Directories began in the 1840’s with a page or two in...
Jan 1, 2015 | Microfilm, Resources
Microfilm copies of many New Zealand newspaper titles and publications we have filmed are available for purchase. Please contact us for more information or if you would like to make a purchase. Current titles we have for sale include: National Publications New Zealand...