Backstage Library Works

Our #Cataloging and #ArchivalProcessing services on the East Coast have a brand new office! Read more about our third location on our blog! bslw.com/backstage-opens-thi…

Evaluating the rate at which materials to be cataloged will require copy-level cataloging versus original-level cataloging will help you plan your upcoming budget and timeline. #cataloging #projectplanning bslw.com/preparing-for-catal…

Utah's State Cooperative Contracts program makes researching and contracting with vendors a simpler process. As a Provo-based company, we're very excited to have been awarded an MSA for #Digitization! bslw.com/2024-utah-state-msa…

Did you catch the news about new NHPRC #grants available for Historical Records Projects? We took some notes! #archives bslw.com/nhprc-grants-offere…

While many organizations have been focused on exploring the potentials of AI and machine learning in the library setting, our we've been preparing a new generation of cataloging technicians. Project Cat²aloger offers an exciting new certification. bslw.com/project-cataloger-s…

All #archival materials should be handled carefully in order to maintain the health of collections. When it comes to #microfilm, there are a number of diseases you can avoid with proper care. Learn more (no, not just vinegar syndrome) with our latest blog! bslw.com/keeping-your-microf…

Authority control processing is a valuable procedure for maintaining a library catalog. Technical librarians already know this. If you're not sure yourself, read our latest blog where we outline the what's, the why's, and how's. #authoritycontrol bslw.com/value-of-authority-…

We've made some changes to our “Indigenous peoples” authorities for related term changes, incorporating the work of @Xwi7xwaLibrary as well as that completed by the Greater Victoria Public Library @gvpl. This and other updates brings this living thesaurus up to 5100 terms! #DEI

Our latest blog describes the Hazel W. Niendorff North Pacific Marine Casualties and Maritime History Collection, maintained by @MOHAI. We were surprised to come across a familiar name on one of the eye-legible targets. #preservation #digitization #access bslw.com/preserving-hazel-ni…

Today's the daaaay! We are going to be talking about Digitization and Preservica's solution to long term digital preservation. Even if you're just curious to hear more about the theory behind digital preservation, make sure to tune in.

Where is our team today? Texas for the @TSLAC e-Records Conference. Let's talk about your projects and help settle a debate in the meantime: the current topic... Waffles or Pancakes?

What's one collection in your #library or #archive that you wish more patrons knew about? Something that makes you go, "Ah! Why don't more people check this out??"

What things should you keep in mind when #shipping #library materials between locations, to outsourcing vendors, or otherwise? Consider: box size, the packing materials, and per-box inventories. Read more and download a free inventory spreadsheet to use. bslw.io/Onv97L-TW

We're here at @MARACtweets fall conference! Not only do we want to talk about your projects and answer questions about our company, we'd love for you to weigh in on some topics to pass the time. Drop by to chat about our question of the hour.

We're traveling to @MARACtweets fall conference in Saratoga Springs, NY and @ALA_Core Forum in New Orleans! It's going to be an awesome week. Any good restaurant recommendations? Half the joy of traveling is trying some great food!

Describe the best day you could have as an archivist. Someone walks up to you and tells you amazing news... What is it? #AskAnArchivist

How can patrons access physical archival collections if they'd like to browse a particular resource? #AskAnArchivist

How do archivists decide what gets kept in an archival collection and what gets thrown away? At the end of the day, what makes something have value to be retained? Is it subjective, or is there a rulebook? #AskAnArchivist

Archivists all over social media are answering questions today! This is always a lot of fun (and typically ends in a lot of animal photos and shots of some pretty crazy/cool archived materials, like cake. How do you even archive a cake?!) It's a great day to get to know archives!

So, we can see what people search on our website. Please remember. That, although our name includes the word "library," we are not, in fact, a library, and sadly we are unable to assist you with your research on petroleum ether. But, your local #library can. 😉 Happy Friday.