🎃 October is American Archives Month! Let’s celebrate the work archivists do in preserving historic documents, records, and public access.
To mark the month, discover five interesting facts about archives:
▪️The world’s oldest known archive is over 4,000 years old. It was discovered in Ebla, Syria, and holds clay tablets documenting everything from diplomacy to taxes.
▪️Digital archives now store petabytes of data. These expansive collections require innovative solutions to manage and preserve their files for future access.
▪️Archivists don’t just preserve history—they also promote access. Many archives have digitization initiatives, enabling the public to explore them online.
▪️Oral histories are becoming a key part of archives. Communities preserve their voices, stories, and experiences to ensure diverse histories are documented.
▪️Archives exist across the globe and play a pivotal role in ensuring local knowledge, languages, and customs are shared with next generations.
At Terentia, we’re dedicated to supporting GLAM institutions in managing, digitizing, and sharing their collections.
Together, we can preserve your archives for the future. Contact our team to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvY7_5ie
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