Museums in the Online Archive of California (MOAC): Building Digital Collections Across Libraries and Museums

Authors

  • Robin Chandler

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v7i5.952

Abstract

Providing a context for establishment of the Museum Online Archive of California (MOAC) project funded by IMLS, this article describes the history and recent development of the Online Archive of California (OAC) and its mandate to create digital content and make it accessible online. The article explores the contributions of MOAC to the OAC including pioneering implementation of EAD in the museum community, development of standards and best practices, creation of metadata tools, and inclusion of complex digital objects.

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Published

2002-05-06

How to Cite

Chandler, R. (2002). Museums in the Online Archive of California (MOAC): Building Digital Collections Across Libraries and Museums. First Monday, 7(5). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v7i5.952

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Building Digital Communities: Web-Wise 2002