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Sharing historic moments through Google Arts & Culture’s American Democracy Collection

by mdoviak, posted in Catalog, exhibits, Photographs, Social Media (Web 2.0), Uncategorized

From political campaigns to conventions, from constitutional amendments to landmark documents, the holdings of the National Archives document the history of American democracy in action. To share some of these historic moments, we are pleased to participate in Google Arts & Culture’s American Democracy collection, contributing thirteen interactive online exhibits that tell the story of presidential … Continue reading Sharing historic moments through Google Arts & Culture’s American Democracy Collection

The Wartime Films Project: Narrowing the Focus of our User-Centered Design Pilot

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in Digitization, Films, partnerships, Photographs, Preservation, Questions, Research, Social Media (Web 2.0), Uncategorized, Veterans / Military

This post comes from the team working on the Wartime Films engagement project, and is part of a series outlining how NARA is using design thinking to reach new and existing audiences. This project was made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation and a generous gift from an anonymous donor. Read the whole … Continue reading The Wartime Films Project: Narrowing the Focus of our User-Centered Design Pilot

National Archives and Law Library of Congress Host Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon on Proposed Amendments

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in crowdsourcing, DC-area Researchers, Events, exhibits, Social Media (Web 2.0), Uncategorized, Wikipedian in Residence

The following guest post is by Andrew Weber, a legislative information systems manager at the Library of Congress. It is cross posted on the Law Library of Congress blog, In Custodia Legis. The National Archives and the Law Library of Congress are hosting a Wikipedia edit-a-thon for the proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives Innovation Hub … Continue reading National Archives and Law Library of Congress Host Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon on Proposed Amendments

#ElectionCollection Challenge

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in crowdsourcing, Photographs, Presidential Libraries, Social Media (Web 2.0), Uncategorized

Todays post comes from Jeannie Chen, Social Media Coordinator for the Office of Presidential Libraries at the National Archives. This post can also be found on the American Experience PBS blog. Share your quirky, cool, and surprising historic memorabilia! Get out your historic buttons, bumper stickers, hats, and banners! We’re starting a weekly Instagram challenge called … Continue reading #ElectionCollection Challenge

Pokemon Go has come to the FDR Presidential Library and that’s a good thing.

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in Presidential Libraries, Social Media (Web 2.0), Uncategorized

Today's post is written by Paul Sparrow, Director of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, and was originally posted on the Library's Forward with Roosevelt blog. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is swarming with Pokemon Go characters. Visitors are wandering around staring at their phones, and catching them left and right. I’ve … Continue reading Pokemon Go has come to the FDR Presidential Library and that’s a good thing.

The Wartime Films Project: Taking a User-Centered Design Approach at NARA

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in Digitization, Films, Photographs, Preservation, Questions, Research, Social Media (Web 2.0), Uncategorized, Veterans / Military

This post comes from the team working on the Wartime Films engagement project, and is part of a series outlining how NARA is using design thinking to reach new and existing audiences. This project was made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation and a generous gift from an anonymous donor. Read the whole … Continue reading The Wartime Films Project: Taking a User-Centered Design Approach at NARA

NARA’s Inaugural Tumblr Answer Time with Amending America Curators

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Today's post comes from our Tumblr guru and Today's Document lead, Darren Cole.  “Where are the aliens?” “Did Nicholas Cage ever return the Declaration of Independence?” “What’s the worst amendment ever proposed?” These are just a sampling of the questions recently put to National Archives curators during our inaugural “Answer Time” Q&A session on Tumblr. On … Continue reading NARA’s Inaugural Tumblr Answer Time with Amending America Curators

Civilian Records Round Table at Archives 1

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in Uncategorized

If you're in the Washington, DC area and want to learn more about the Civilian Records held at the National Archives Building in the Nation's Capital, come participate in next week's Reference Round Table on March 30. Archivists will be available to discuss frequently requested records, share new discoveries, and answer researcher questions from 11 AM to … Continue reading Civilian Records Round Table at Archives 1

Catalog Search Gets an Upgrade

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in Catalog, Online Research, Research, Uncategorized

In today's edition of Catalog Updates, Jason Clingerman, the National Archives' new Digital Public Access Branch Chief will focus on the improved search features that make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for.  What’s changed? You shouldn’t have to start your research with a hunt for the Search bar. We’ve relocated it to the center … Continue reading Catalog Search Gets an Upgrade

Searching for Something? Try the New Catalog!

by Matthew Schaefer, posted in Catalog, Online Research, Research, Uncategorized

Today's post comes from Jason Clingerman, archives specialist in the Office of Innovation, Digital Engagement Division  Have you visited the National Archives Catalog lately? Now’s a great time to stop by! The Catalog is the online public portal to National Archives records and information about our records. We’re excited to announce some big changes that will make … Continue reading Searching for Something? Try the New Catalog!