Uncategorized – INF 6010: Special Collections in the Digital Age

References for Warp, Weft, and the Worldwide Web: The Costs and Benefits of Broadening Access to Textile/Clothing Collections through Digital Distribution

Darbey, N., & Hayden, H. (2008). Special collections for beginners: A case study of special collections at Waterford Institute of Technology library service. New Library World, 109(5), 258-272. http://dx.doi.org.proxy.lib.wayne.edu/10.1108/030748008108736050 Annotation: This is a case study on how an institution took in three old, valuable special collections (non-textile) with limited staff and budget, and outlines someContinue reading “References for Warp, Weft, and the Worldwide Web: The Costs and Benefits of Broadening Access to Textile/Clothing Collections through Digital Distribution”

Warp, Weft, and the Worldwide Web: The Costs and Benefits of Broadening Access to Textile/Clothing Collections through Digital Distribution

Researching fashion is a bit of a gamble if you’re using Google; access to accurate references is crucial for good research. But accessing “the real deal” has often meant physically visiting a specialized institution, as fashion is often what is called a “neglected material”. But what if you don’t have money for a plane ticketContinue reading “Warp, Weft, and the Worldwide Web: The Costs and Benefits of Broadening Access to Textile/Clothing Collections through Digital Distribution”

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