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News - Information on the latest developments, coming events, new collections, guides and anything else that has come to our attention.

  • A new home for the State Library of Victoria's Newspaper Collection
  • Antarctic aerial photograph collection
  • Fanzines in the NLA
>>NEWS (Updated 10/7/98)

Features - Detailed examination of issues and developments, as well as in-depth profiles of a variety of cultural repositories.

Reviews - We examine the latest finding aids and online resources, as well as providing subject guides and commentaries, and reports on recent conferences and meetings.

  • Report on 'Archives and History' Forum at AHA Conference
>>REVIEWS (Updated 14/7/98)

Comment - An area for issues, ideas and discussion, with occasional editorials, reflective pieces, and the opportunity for readers to share their opinions and experiences.

World - News of international developments in the archives and museums sphere, as well as guides to archival holdings in a variety of countries.

Rated (PG) - Information and resources of particular interest to postgraduate students.

'Not the comfy chair!' - Designer's sketch of researchers lounge
More of the designer's sketch

 

Coming soon
Primary Source test-drives the new Researchers' Lounge
in East Block.

Obviously we're still just in the early stages, but we have lots of ideas! Articles will be added to all the sections in the coming months, so visit us regularly. Of course we also welcome your own contributions or suggestions - just contact us at primary.source@discontents.com.au.

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