Preserving the Ephemeral: New Access to Artists' Files, Vertical Files and Scrapbooks.

Every library has some form of vertical file, arranged by
artist, place, or subject. The author concentrates on new
reference tools and publications that access these types of
materials in one of two ways: 1. by actually reproducing the
items in the archive of files; 2. by providing a guide to the
collections. Formats considered: microforms, printed guides,
online databases, and CD-ROM/videodiscs. Among the publications
reviewed Microfiche' by Chadwyck-Healy, 1989; the Museum of
Modern Art 'Artists Scrapbooks', 1986; the 'Archives of American
Art' (1981-1985); George Eastman House Interactive Catalog
(online collection catalog, accessible by modem or videodisc and
containing biography files on photographers as well as
bibliographic citations and holdings - not only at Eastman House
but of other institutions as well).
Amon Carter Museum, USA


Citaten:
Binder, R.H.: Videodiscs in Museums (1988)
George Eastman House Interactive Catalog (1990)
Art Com, online, San Francisco, USA
Catalog of Photographic Collections on Microfiche (NSHC)