Created in 2003 as a merger of four separate organizations. Based in Kew, London, with additional offices in London and Norwich. Merged with OPSI in 2006 to strengthen information management role
Adobe stopped supporting Flash Player on December 31, 2020. Flash revolutionized internet in 1998 as lightweight animation tool. Newgrounds launched automated Flash games portal in 2000. Tens of thousands of games developed using Flash technology
Family history is unique and should live on for future generations. Without preservation, memories and historical records could be lost
Extension provides access to archive.org's digital resources including books, movies, music, and websites. Includes wayback machine for viewing websites from different time periods. Offers free access to millions of books through Open Library. Provides movie collection with offline viewing and download options. Features music archive with live concert recordings and free music downloads
Archive is an accumulation of historical records or materials in any medium. Archives contain primary source documents showing history and function. Archivists work in archives, archival science organizes and preserves information
Archivists assess, collect, organize, preserve, and maintain records with long-term value. They handle various types of records including letters, diaries, and digital files. Archivists must determine what records have enduring value and justify preservation costs