Mark Vajcner

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This collection highlights some of the research and presentations of Mark Vajcner, University Archivist at the University of Regina.

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    Archives and Social Media
    (2011-07) Vajcner, Mark
    This report examines the growing use of social media by archives through a short literature review and survey of various Canadian archives and archivists. It concludes with a series of recommendations about social media use in archives and a draft social media strategy for the University of Regina.
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    Building the Archives: Collaboration between Artist and Archivist in Collection Development
    (2011-10-12) Vajcner, Mark
    This paper discusses the collaborative process of collection development employed by Archives and Special Collections at the University of Regina. It highlights the acquisition of artists' papers and touches on a recent initiative to build a digital archive of artists’ records.
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    Evidence and Accountability: Digital Archives and Public Policy
    (2009-05-16) Vajcner, Mark
    The traditional perception of archives as the exclusive domain of historians is being challenged. More than ever archives are viewed by the public as sources for evidence of rights and as instruments in the search for accountability. This paper discusses how archives may meet these expectations in the digital world.
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    The Importance of Context for Digitized Archival Collections
    (American Association for History and Computing, 2008-04) Vajcner, Mark
    Archival theory and practice have evolved to ensure the evidential value of records. The context of a record is fundamentally important to this process. While the publication of selected archival documents has always posed problems, this is now greatly amplified in the digital age. This article investigates some of the possible consequences of a loss of context in digital collections and encourages archivists to develop advanced finding aids linking contextual information to digitized materials.
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    The Possibility of Partnerships in Archiving Electronic Records: A Proposal for the University of Manitoba
    (1998-05-28) Vajcner, Mark
    Electronic records pose specific challenges to long-established archival goals. In response archivists are establishing partnerships with stakeholders that have an interest in the long-term preservation of electronic information. This paper examines one such proposed partnership for the University of Manitoba.
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    Saskatchewan's Visual Arts: Developing a Contextualized Digital Collection
    (2012-05-04) Vajcner, Mark
    This paper discusses a provincially-funded initiative to digitize select archival materials relating to Saskatchewan artists since 1950. The project aims to present materials with as much contextual information as possible allowing clients to use the digital archive as a research collection.
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    The University of Regina's Use of Digitization as an Access Tool
    (2013-05-30) Vajcner, Mark
    This paper outlines several digital projects undertaken at Archives and Special Collections at the University of Regina. The focus is on the contextual links, built into each project, and the ability of these links to enhance access to, and understanding of, the digitized archival materials.