Annual Review of Cultural Heritage Informatics: 2015

Produced by The University of South Carolina's School of Library and Information Science, this volume of the Annual Review of Cultural Heritage Informatics (ARCHI) is the polestar publication for cultural heritage scholars, professionals, and students. Featuring original works selected by the distinguished editorial board of international scholars, ARCHI presents a broad spectrum of the cultural heritage informatics field. New to this edition is a Perspectives chapter in which scholars, practitioners, and leaders delve into a current issue facing the field, voicing their thoughts based on research and personal experience. Some topics covered include: -How the transactions and reflections of collections work influences the workplace, community, and nation -An in-depth look at the work and how theoretical and professional obstacles hinder convergence. -The debate over technology and big data addressed through two articles offering opposing viewpoints on the benefits and disadvantages With a focus on the way our cultural heritage is accessed, stored, and preserved, this volume looks forward to the future and the insight brought forth through technological innovation and research.

Author: Jennifer Weil Arns
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 05/20/2016
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781442263703

About the Author
Dr. Jennifer Weil Arns holds a BA from the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University with a minor in economics, a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of California at Berkeley, a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a Doctoral Degree in Information and Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to obtaining her PhD, she was a senior evaluator at the U.S. General Accounting Office, where she managed and contributed to program evaluations related to information policy.