Murphy, Hugh (2021) Understanding the Value of Digital Archival Collections to Faculty at Maynooth University Library. New Review of Academic Librarianship, 27 (4). pp. 423-439. ISSN 1361-4533

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Abstract

This article first defines what constitutes a “Special Collection” and what constitutes a “digital archival collection”. Some background on the evolution of surrogate primary sources, from microfilm, through online databases to Open Access resources is presented. The article then explores the literature relating to the management and use of Digital Archival Collections and other digital primary sources. Some contextual information on Maynooth University and our digital primary sources is given. The article goes on to report on a consultation with faculty members who offer their insights on using DACs. The findings of the consultation process, which broadly show a strong appreciation of the merits of these resources, but mainly as an enhanced surrogate are discussed. The article concludes with some considerations of what these findings mean for collection development and what needs to be done to further stimulate engagement with these resources in Maynooth University.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Collections; Special Collections; Digital Collections; primary sources;
Academic Unit:	University Library
Item ID:	15262
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2021.1976233
Depositing User:	Hugh Murphy
Date Deposited:	18 Jan 2022 13:53
Journal or Publication Title:	New Review of Academic Librarianship
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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