Announcing Archivopedia's Website Debut

Archivopedia is pleased to announce the launch of beta version 1.0 of its website. Designed with cutting-edge Web 2.0 technology, users can read news, update skills, and participate in a next generation knowledge base for archivists.

The vision of Archivopedia is to offer users the ability to locate or view historical documents and images held in archival, museum, and library repositories around the world in a single search and to encourage professionals, teachers, and students at all levels to use archival documents.

The site features an online wiki encyclopedia, virtual classroom utilizing e-learning tools and Web 2.0 technologies including issue-based blogs by professionals, and an online chat reference service with a professional archivist to help answer any and all questions about utilizing primary sources in the K-12 classroom and academia. Other features in the works include and a centralized EAD finding aid depository, XML semantic web development tools, and RSS feeds for news updates and job resources.

Delivery will be designed to facilitate learning though audio and video clips, polling, discussion groups, and virtual environments.

Please be patient while we are undergoing construction. Your comments and feedback are important.

In the meantime, explore the site and see what we have to offer!

Sincerely,

The Archivopedia Website Administrator