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DC 2006 Program Session
604. Finding Aids: The Next Generation
Saturday, August 05, 2006
9:30 AM-11:00 AM  Recorded session
Dharma Akmon, Chair
JSTOR Peter Van Garderen
Doctoral Candidate, University of Amsterdam Merrilee Proffitt
Research Libraries Group James Sweeney
University of Michigan
This session examines the finding aid as a documentary
genre and considers how it may evolve in terms of both design and functionality.
The speakers explore recent online trends and technologies that might benefit
next-generation finding aids, specifically their potential to become much more
interactive and aligned with researchers’ work practices. Join us for what is
sure to spark a dialogue about the challenges and opportunities of more collaborative access tools.
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