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The Footprint And The Stepping Foot: Archival Records, Evidence, And Time, Kimberly D. Anderson
The Footprint And The Stepping Foot: Archival Records, Evidence, And Time, Kimberly D. Anderson
Kimberly D. Anderson
This paper provides an analysis of the archival concepts of “record” and “evidence” as socio-cultural constructs arising out of a particular view of time. Archival records are usually characterized as having certain relationships to evidence in its temporal aspects—specifically, the requirement for a temporal disconnect between creation and use. This disconnect also necessitates a break between knowledge and the knower in which the record must be externalized and set aside from its creator in order to have “recordness”. This paper explores how Western concepts of time impact concepts of records and archival evidences and proposes an alternative framing. Since records …
55 Years Old With A 33 Year Library Career: What Now?, Kathy A. Parsons
55 Years Old With A 33 Year Library Career: What Now?, Kathy A. Parsons
Kathy A. Parsons
After reading the July 2012 Will’s World column “Your Mileage May Vary” in American Libraries, I found myself pondering about library fatigue, retirement, and the value of what I do for a living. In 2013, I will be 55 with 33 years of experience in libraries. Was I that librarian that needed to retire? I sincerely hope not but I saw a large part of myself in those statements. But part of me was still that person who could embrace technology changes and find fun in the everyday tasks. Was library fatigue taking over? Could I reverse “the odometer” and …
Into The Breach: The Career Of David B. Gracy Ii, Kimberly D. Anderson
Into The Breach: The Career Of David B. Gracy Ii, Kimberly D. Anderson
Kimberly D. Anderson
David B. Gracy II has had a significant influence on the development of archival practice in the United States. Through his service in and leadership of the Society of American Archivists, and his activism regionally in both Texas and Georgia, Gracy has shaped the profession and inspired several generations of students and future archivists. This paper explores the development of Gracy’s career and the impact it has had on archives, archivists, and the field of archival enterprise.