Current UCLA MLIS students may follow this link to view digital copies of exemplary portfolios from 2020 and 2021. If you are unable to access these documents digitally, please contact the IS Library for support. Physical copies of portfolios from 2014 through 2018 are also available to view in the IS Library during open hours….
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Introduction to ArchivesSpace
Published: February 16, 2021With this tutorial, learn the basic structure of ArchivesSpace by creating accession and resource records and exporting a finding aid.
Read MoreIntroduction to SQLite
Published: February 3, 2021Do you need a way of keeping track of all the pets* you’ve met during our Zoom classes? This interactive tutorial will teach you how to create a database and run simple queries to organize all your new four-legged** friends! * roommates/children/potted plants ** number of limbs may vary by species
Read MoreStorage — Film Handling Training
Published: June 8, 2020Storage Learn how to store film in the best way to minimize damage. Here is how our current film collection is stored: Next — Film Bases
Read MoreFilm Bases — Film Properties Training
Published: June 8, 2020Film Bases Learn the physical components of film and the differences between each film base. Previous — Storage Next — Vinegar Syndrome
Read MoreFilm Rewinds — Film Handling Training
Published: June 8, 2020Film Rewinds Get to know the basic layout of our rewinds bench. An overhead shot of the rewinds bench: Next — Supplies and Setup
Read MoreSupplies and Setup — Film Handling Training
Published: June 8, 2020Supplies and Setup Watch an overview of our available equipment (i.e. gloves, wipes, loupe, film cleaner, splicers). The 16 mm film splicer: Synchronizer: Previous — Rewinds Bench Next — Core vs. Reel
Read MoreCore vs. Reel — Film Handling Training
Published: June 8, 2020Core vs. Reel Learn how to store films on core and reels. A split reel: Reel: Previous — Supplies and Setup Next — Inspection
Read MoreInspection — Film Handling Training
Published: June 8, 2020Inspection Learn how to put film on rewinds and some basics of film inspection. The following guide lists different type of film damage that you can look for when inspecting films at the rewinds bench: Source: The Film Preservation Guide. National Film Preservation Foundation. Page 18 Previous — Core vs. Reel Next — Card Catalog
Read MoreCard Catalog — Film Handling Training
Published: June 8, 2020Card Catalog Learn how to the IS Lab’s card catalog. An example of a card catalog: Previous — Inspection Next — What Not to Do
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