Archives are vibrant places where the first-hand materials of human history are actively collected, preserved, managed, and made accessible. The word "archives" can refer to collections of historical records, the place where they are stored and used, or the organization responsible for them.
In under three minutes, learn more about different types of archives, what archivists do, who can use archives, what is missing from them, and why they are valuable.
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(That means you should definitely feel free to use it! Just please do not modify or adapt the video, and do not use it for commercial purposes. The credits at the end provide all necessary attribution.)
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Atlas Systems is dedicated to making archives and special collections discoverable and accessible to researchers worldwide. Through support and software designed by archivists for archivists, Atlas ensures that researchers find what they're seeking and get what they need.
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Created by Robin M. Katz
Directed by Josh Shayne
Narrated by Christine Holloway
Animated by Good Worker: [ Ссылка ]
