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92-622: The National Library of New Zealand ( Māori : Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa ) is charged with the obligation to "enrich the cultural and economic life of New Zealand and its interchanges with other nations" (National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga) Act 2003). Under the Act, the library's duties include collecting, preserving and protecting New Zealand's documentary heritage , supporting other libraries in New Zealand, and collaborating with peer institutions abroad. The library headquarters

184-453: A formal apology and are pouring significant resources into fixing the situation. Digital records are also available via DigitalNZ . A selection of records are also available on Archives New Zealand's social media channels, including YouTube and Flickr. Examples of digitised records available: For a details of what is digitised by topic see Archives New Zealand's website. In May 2017, a new permanent archive exhibition He Tohu, opened at

276-465: A glimpse into the everyday lives of New Zealanders in different periods of history. Community archives are another type of non-government record held by Archives New Zealand. These archives may include records of local organisations and events, such as sports clubs, churches, and community groups, that reflect the social and cultural diversity of New Zealand. Business records are also held by Archives New Zealand, and these documents provide insight into

368-406: A magazine, can help serve as a protective enclosure between the documents and their environments, such as when the frame is water resistant or contains UV glass to reduce the risk of radiation damage and fading. Documents can be secured to the backboards of the frames using wet hinges, which can be removed from the document without damaging the media. Dry mounting, or the practice of permanently gluing

460-745: A new National Library building, officially opened in August. The architecture of the building is said to have been heavily influenced by the design of the Boston City Hall , but direct reference to the Birmingham Central Library should not be ruled out. In 1988, the National Library became an autonomous government department where previously it had been administered by the Department of Education. The same year,

552-484: A parliamentary information service of documents and newspapers plus an extensive library of international research and literature. The Alexander Turnbull Library was founded in 1920 and grew to hold a "comprehensive collection" of primarily New Zealand culture and history, Māori and non-Māori. The National Library Service, established in 1945, was made up of four divisions: the Country Library Service,

644-587: A poor state of preservation due to the chemical and physical weaknesses of the media, such as expansion and contraction of joints, leaves, and attachment points. Humid environments also contribute to the spread of chemical threats to the integrity of the documents such as mold and red rot , which are often irreversible and pose a threat to the integrity and safety of heritage collections and handlers. Thermometers and hygrometers designed for use around documentary heritage materials can be obtained relatively inexpensively through conservation suppliers. Radiation from

736-609: A proposed purpose-built business park called the Horowhenua Business Park in Levin at an unspecified future date. In February 2022 Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti , Archives NZ chief archivist Stephen Clarke and Māori iwi (tribe) Taranaki Whānui Te Āti Awa confirmed that the Government would build a new archives building on the site of the former Defence House on Wellington's Aitken Street between

828-628: A shutdown of the system for multiple days on multiple occasions. The security breach entailed public members being able to access restricted files through the new system, with 9000 files opened to being exposed. The files were related to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care . In particular they were three sets of health records in a 21-year period from 1952, from a mental health facility in Canterbury. As stated, Axiell has issued

920-420: A spine which forms the joints between the pages and boards. Two common forms of paper are laid paper and wove paper. Laid paper was the most common until about 1800 CE and was made from wood pulp which was formed within a wooden vat and drained through a wire mesh. This mesh consisted of a series of perpendicular wires which formed lines in the finished leaf of paper known as laid lines and chain lines. Laid paper

1012-473: A standard, the Chief Archivist must make a copy of the draft available and have a process in place to communicate with every public office, approved repository, local authority and any other person considered to be impacted by or interested in the proposed standard. These standards support and establish how Archive NZ can manage their information and records systematically and efficiently. It outlines

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1104-530: A statement in support of controlled digital lending and highlighted the degree to which the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for legislation to enable libraries to provide temporary digital access to library holdings. The Library's donation agreement with the Internet Archive was supported by library groups and New Zealand civil society organisations. The overseas published collections project

1196-412: A threshold over a certain monetary value require an export certificate from a ministry of culture or similar governmental organization before the cultural property can leave the country of origin for purposes such as sale at auction or loan for exhibition at a museum or other foreign cultural institution. The despoilation and repatriation of cultural property looted during times of armed conflict has formed

1288-423: A work to the backboard of a frame, can often be irreversible through conservation treatments, especially if the document was printed on wove paper. Documentary heritage on laid paper which has been dry mounted to the back of a frame can sometimes be conserved by immersing the work in a mild solution in order to dissolve the affixing glue without excessive warping or dissolution of the media. Heritage conservators use

1380-540: Is an unincorporated body established under the Public Records Act 2005. It provides independent advice to the Minister responsible for Archives New Zealand on recordkeeping and archives matters, including those for which tikanga Māori is relevant. The Archives Council meets four times a year to discuss archival and record keeping matters. The Council reports directly to the Minister on its functions during

1472-723: Is chemically stable due to its neutral pH and is comparatively resistant to dissolving when submerged in water. Wove paper was the most common from about 1800 CE and can be identified from its smooth surface which was woven from strands of wood pulp in a paper mill. Wove paper is chemically unstable when contrasted to laid paper due to its low pH and is more subject than laid paper to acidic burning and foxing . Its finely woven pattern also makes it thinner and easier to dissolve or warp in water when compared to laid paper. Iconographic and cartographic documents consist of individual leaves of paper or paper-like media, which contain images, maps, or similar depictions. The images can be applied to

1564-454: Is managed as a record. The standard also supports the rights of Māori, under the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi to access, use and reuse any information and records that are taonga. Information and records are key strategic assets for the public sector. Therefore, managing information and records appropriately is important in various different ways for Archives NZ including enabling

1656-731: Is on the corner of Aitken and Molesworth Streets in Wellington , close to the New Zealand Parliament Buildings and the Court of Appeal . The National Library is New Zealand 's legal deposit library, and the Legal Deposit Office is the country's agency for ISBN and ISSN . The library supports schools through its Services to Schools business unit, which has curriculum and advisory branches around New Zealand. The National Library of New Zealand

1748-534: Is set to be completed in Wellington by 2026. The new facility, which began construction in 2022, will have a greater capacity to house the country’s rapidly growing archival collections and to maintain and protect collections during incidents such as power outages and earthquakes. Its design has been created with te ao Māori worldview in mind, with design agency Tīhei and Māori sculptural artist Rangi Kipa working alongside architects Warren & Mahoney to “connect

1840-500: Is the form that remains to this day. ARANZ are an incorporated society that are a key stakeholder in the archive sector. Members include professional organisations, historians and of course: archivists. There are a variety of reasons why ARANZ are a significant partner for Archives New Zealand (as well as similar organisations). Namely, ARANZ serves as a leader regarding best industry practice for care, preservation, and administration of historical records; they hold an advocacy role for

1932-421: Is the only legislative library in the world from which volumes may be taken out during the recess". Until 1986, its collections included a significant overseas collection and copious parliamentary documents. The General Assembly Library became a stand-alone institution in 1986, when it restricted its focus to documents of immediate pertinence to parliamentary activities. Many of its overseas collections remained with

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2024-567: The Department of Internal Affairs . In June 2018 a National Archival and Library Institutions Ministerial Group (NALI) was announced. The purpose of NALI was to examine the structure and role of the National Library, Archives New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision , the position of the Chief Archivist and National Librarian, and the future of collecting, preserving and providing access to New Zealand's documentary heritage, particularly digital preservation and access. Before and since NALI

2116-584: The Local Government Act 1974 extended limited protection to local government archives. For the first twenty years, the National Archives had to contend with inadequate storage and staffing. Following Wilfred I. Smith's report, the Government took steps to address those issues, the headquarters moving into the 1966 4-storey building of the former Government Printing Office on Thorndon Quay in 1990. The National Archives' legal position

2208-470: The National Library of New Zealand building on Molesworth Street , Wellington. He Tohu is an exhibition of three of New Zealand's most significant constitutional documents: The development of the exhibition began in 2014. It provides an award-winning document room containing the latest exhibition technology and a surrounding interactive space for visitors to learn about the documents and

2300-539: The 600,000 books by writing articles, organising events and publishing a 64 page anthology of writing. Organisations that protect writer and publisher copyright particularly PANZ and NZSA (PEN NZ) are primarily concerned with the interests of their clients and members, e.g. illegal copying of books. Meanwhile, groups like Writers Against National Library Disposals (referred to by government as the "creative sector") and Book Guardians Aotearoa advocate for increased government funding for correct storage and professional curation of

2392-624: The Alexander Turnbull Library have been: The Friends of the Turnbull Library (FoTL) is an incorporated society that supports the work of the Alexander Turnbull Library by organising events, activities and offering an annual research grant to a scholars using the library’s resources. FoTL also funds the publication of the Turnbull Library Record which publishes information about the activities of

2484-647: The General Assembly Library collections. The Alexander Turnbull Library is now part of National Library but its collections are fully protected by law and may not be sold or otherwise disposed of by the Direction of the National library. Unlike the general collections of the National Library, the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library are normally held in its Wellington building, the National Library building constructed in 1987. Turnbull House,

2576-659: The General Assembly Library returned to become part of the Parliamentary Service , changing its name in 1987 to the Parliamentary Library . When it separated from the National Library, the National Library then took guardianship of hundreds of thousands of international volumes previously acquired by the General Assembly Library, and the National Library continued to curate the traditional international library. In 1987, staff and collections from 14 different sites around Wellington were centralised in

2668-401: The Government would build a new archives building on the site of the former Defence House on Wellington's Aitken Street between the present Archives NZ and National Library buildings. The new NZ$ 290 million building will also host archives repository and specialist facilities for the National Library, Archives New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. In 2015, the National Library signalled

2760-807: The Index ceased on 21 June 2024, though the historic entries will remain available. Established in 2007, the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa (APNK) provides internet access to the public through local libraries in New Zealand. The service provides funding for internet connectivity and computing hardware. In 2009 the service won an award from the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa. Documentary heritage Bound volumes consist of works on paper, parchment , or similar media enclosed within boards typically composed of vellum , leather , cloth , or similar materials bound together within

2852-415: The Internet Archive uses controlled digital lending to "prevent illicit copying and ensure that copies are loaned to one person at a time" and that "controlled digital lending provides a way to ensure protection for content creators as well as the ability for people to be able to access and use the work that's been created." The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) issued

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2944-425: The Library took on the te reo Māori name Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, which translated means: the wellspring of knowledge, of New Zealand. In early 1998 an ambitious $ 8.5 million computer project was scrapped. The National Library building was to be expanded and upgraded in 2009–2011, but the incoming Fifth National Government greatly scaled down the scope of the work, reducing the budget for it and delaying

3036-407: The Library's growing digital heritage collections will, despite technical obsolescence, be preserved and remain accessible to researchers, students and library users now and in the future. The Papers Past website, run by the National Library of New Zealand, provides free access to digitised newspapers, magazines, journals, letters, diaries, and parliamentary papers from the 19th and 20th centuries. It

3128-418: The National Library and some works, particularly its rare books, then entered under the protection of the Alexander Turnbull Library. The Alexander Turnbull Library was founded in 1919 by Alexander Turnbull (1868–1918), whose bequest to the nation included the 55,000 volume nucleus of the current collection. In later years, the library made its own acquisitions and his bequest was augmented with books from

3220-497: The National Library of New Zealand and other cultural heritage institutions to digitize and provide access to a wide range of digital content. Access to holdings is available through four reading rooms in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and through a remote reference service. 110,205 linear metres of physical archives were held in storage as at June 2018. While most records held by Archives New Zealand are open to

3312-544: The National Library’s functions, in line with our legislated mandate and collections policy." In September 2020, the review and weeding of overseas published book collections began to be discussed in the New Zealand media. The review attracted both positive and negative international and local media coverage. The review revealed that some of the books may be of pertinence to New Zealand/Aotearoan history and on-going narratives. Concerned that researchers would lose access,

3404-605: The New Zealand Society of Authors lodged an appeal against the legality of the National Library's donation to Internet Archive with the attorney-general , arguing that the donation breached copyright law and expressing concern about the future of the books should the archive be ordered to close. In October 2021, British novelist Philip Pullman , the President of the British Society of Authors , criticised

3496-533: The School Library Service, a National Library centre and Library School in Wellington. In 1974, the Archive of New Zealand Music was established at the suggestion of New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn . In 1976 Mary Ronnie became the first female national librarian in the world, due to becoming New Zealand's first female National Librarian, at the National Library of New Zealand. In 1985,

3588-556: The World Register is a collection of documentary heritage which the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization designates as having outstanding universal value to the collective memory of the world's cultural heritage. Inscription of documents on the register helps conservators raise resources for conservation and communication. Many nations, such as France and Italy , regulate

3680-528: The aegis of the Department of Internal Affairs, operations began in 2018 to dispense with 625,000 "overseas published" books, out of a total of overseas published collections amounting to 710,000 items. In October 2019, the library announced its intention to offer the books to local libraries, prison libraries, and community groups. The library stated the weeding was being done to create "room to continue to grow our Māori, Pacific and New Zealand collections and to build well-managed coherent collections that support

3772-499: The authors' rights and creative sector groups concerned, in 2022. On 31 October 2022, in a letter that seems to bring the protests and the process of disposals to some kind of resolution, the director of the New Zealand National Library announced that the library is "developing a new policy for removing and disposing of collection items". Details of this new policy are expected to be made public in 2023 prior to

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3864-422: The basis for reconstituting many dispersed collections of heritage interest. Many nations offer tax incentives for the repatriation or donation of cultural property to public institutions such as archives, libraries, and museums. Archives New Zealand Archives New Zealand ( Māori : Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga ) is New Zealand's national archive and the official guardian of its public archives. As

3956-558: The beginning of a review process of their international collections, comprising the General Assembly international library in its guardianship of General Assembly collections and substantial post-1965 acquisitions. The National Library classified these collections as "overseas published collections". This was done in consultation with New Zealand’s library sector. The review process was publicly announced in December 2019. Under

4048-555: The building to the land it sits on and acknowledge the tūpuna who lived there before”. The Department of Internal Affairs is working alongside Fund Managers AMP Capital Ltd. to build the new Archives facility with construction partners, LT McGuiness. Sources The position of Director of National Archives and Chief Archivist were held simultaneously since late 1982. Archives New Zealand has four units: Archives New Zealand: Information and Records Management Standard Archive information and records management standards are of

4140-432: The case the physical document must be accessed, through the use of book supports. While conservation and communication have often been historically viewed as antithetical and competing interests within heritage collections, digitization can help further both goals simultaneously by facilitating access to materials to a broader audience than would be able to physically access them within a consultation or reading room, while at

4232-551: The chief archivist the power to approve the disposal of official records and to require the transfer of records to the National Archives after 25 years. The Archives Act also affirmed public access to the National Archives. While the National Archives were established in 1957, they were preceded by the Dominion Archives and the former war archives at the Hope Gibbons building in Wellington. In 1977, an amendment to

4324-551: The collections may be requested through digital portals, and digital acquisitions are possible through products and online resources. The General Collections focus on supporting the information needs of New Zealanders through services to individuals, schools and researchers, with notable collections such as the Dorothy Neal White Collection. The Schools Collection contains books and other material to support teaching and learning in New Zealand schools. From

4416-456: The commencement, arguing concerns about the cost of the project and the reduction in the accessibility of collections and facilities during the construction work. The building closed for two years, reopening in June 2012, while refurbishment continued. On 25 March 2010 the Minister of State Services announced that Archives New Zealand and the National Library of New Zealand would be subsumed under

4508-423: The content of the manuscript is organized into chapters grouped under headings, and rubrication , in which the chapter headings are drawn in red for added differentiation from the body of the black text block. Heritage documents are best conserved in an environment with a stable temperature and relative humidity . Fluctuations in climatic conditions associated with attics, basements, and restrooms can facilitate

4600-450: The current service operates from centres in Auckland and Christchurch. Services to Schools has three priorities: School libraries can keep up-to-date with research on school libraries, and gain advice on management, finance and staffing, collection management, library systems, and teaching and learning. Reading engagement encompasses advice on supporting children's reading and children's and young adults literature. Digital literacy supports

4692-640: The development of key industries and sectors in New Zealand, such as agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing. Archives New Zealand's collection of non-government records is an important resource for researchers, historians, and the wider public, and it contributes to the preservation and promotion of New Zealand's cultural heritage. Researchers can search descriptions of the records using Archway, an online database of records held at Archives New Zealand. Archives New Zealand has developed preservation programs and facilities to ensure that records are protected from damage and degradation. The organisation collaborates with

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4784-460: The digitisation programme is expected to cause the loss of three permanent jobs and some fixed time positions. Historian Vincent O'Malley described the termination of the digitisation programme as "a devastating blow." The national office for Archives New Zealand is in Wellington . It also has offices in Auckland , Christchurch , and Dunedin . A new $ 290 million national archives facility

4876-474: The donation for allegedly breaching copyright laws. Wellington QC Hugh Rennie also alleged that the National Library was receiving advice from a lawyer unauthorised to practise in New Zealand, in response to Tohatoha copyright adviser Michael Wolfe's statement in support of the donation agreement. The lawyers Andrew Brown QC and Jack Oliver-Hood also opined that the deal made the library liable for copyright infringement in New Zealand courts. The Library states that

4968-466: The field of interventionist conservation to restore damaged documentary heritage to a stable state of conservation, while preventative conservation focuses on preventing damage to documents through environmental controls, maintenance, and careful handling. Library, archive, and museum professionals recommend consulting a conservator before undertaking any significant restoration projects on documentary heritage materials in order to avoid any excessive risks to

5060-590: The foundation of the National Library in 1965 until 1986 the General Assembly Library was one of the three pillars of the institution. The General Assembly Library had previously acted as a de facto National Library, offering recess privileges to the public when parliament was not in session. In 1924, for example, "6,135 books were issued during the recess period, and 670 recess access cards had been granted". The Chief Librarian further notes that "the New Zealand General Assembly Library

5152-598: The government's recordkeeping authority, it administers the Public Records Act 2005 and promotes good information management throughout government. In 1954, the First National Government 's cabinet approved the establishment of a national archive and the office of a chief archivist, and the drafting of enabling legislation. The Archives Act 1957 established the National Archives within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). It also gave

5244-441: The institution also collects a wide range of materials that document New Zealand's social, cultural, and economic history. This includes personal papers, community archives, and business records, as well as photographs, audiovisual materials, maps, and other types of records. Personal papers are one example of the non-government records held by Archives New Zealand. These papers may include diaries, letters, and photographs that provide

5336-530: The integrity of the works. The Blue Shield is an international organization which helps protect cultural property from threats such as armed conflicts and natural disasters in accordance with the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in Armed Conflict. The Blue Shield emblem designates cultural property which international law indicates should be protected. The Memory of

5428-562: The international collection, to encourage and facilitate public accessibility to the threatened books. The Creative Sector does not oppose digitisation, but wishes it to occur within New Zealand as long as it fully respects authors' rights. On 29 November 2021, the National Library of New Zealand announced that it was "reconsidering" its contract with Internet Archive, and would make an announcement in early 2022 regarding its continuation or cancellation. The National Library of New Zealand has also stated that it would enter into consultation with all

5520-699: The library and showcases the Library’s collections. First published in 1940, digital issues of The Turnbull Library Record are available through Papers Past. The library houses a number of specialty collections: The unpublished material held by the Turnbull Library can be searched in Tiaki. The He Tohu exhibition displays three nationally significant documents which are on loan from Archives New Zealand's holdings. The documents were moved from Archives New Zealand on 22 April 2017 under tight security. The National Library has been providing support to schools since 1942 and

5612-533: The library's former location in Bowen Street in downtown Wellington, is now managed by Heritage New Zealand . It is charged under the Act to: Turnbull collected the works of John Milton extensively, and the library now has holdings of Milton's works which are "ranked among the finest in the world" and "good collections of seventeenth-century poetical miscellanies and of Dryden material, ... along with fine sets of literary periodicals." Chief librarians of

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5704-405: The media through a variety of printmaking processes such as lithography , engraving, and etching. In lithography, an image is applied to a stone with chemical properties that allow the image to be copied through a press onto a series of prints. In engraving, an image is carved into a copper or zinc plate with a burin , or pointed tool, which allows ink to be spread into the carved recesses of

5796-503: The media. Manuscripts are documents which can consist of bound volumes or individual leaves, in which each example was copied or drawn without the aid of mechanical processes such as printing presses or printmaking techniques. Because no two manuscripts are copied in an identical fashion, manuscripts are considered to constitute unica, meaning that there can be no more than one identical example of each extant document. Common features for longer manuscripts include capitulation, in which

5888-404: The more harmful forms of radiation which can cause fading and chemical damages to the work. Physical manipulation of works of documentary heritage with the hands can be minimized to reduce the risk of physical damage of torn leaves and worn edges as well as chemical damage from the acidic uric acids of the skin coming into contact with and burning or foxing the media. Frequent hand washing reduces

5980-406: The movement of documentary heritage between ports of entry and impose export controls and restrictions on the movement of cultural property in an attempt to preserve the documentary character and importance that these works can have for the collective memory of regions, nations, and subjects of universal value. Often, works of art and other forms of tangible and moveable cultural property that exceed

6072-607: The need for physical hand contact between the researcher and the document by holding down pages during consultation at the desired angle. Acid-free bookmarks are used to skim lines on pages as opposed to physical hand contact with the page. Protective enclosures, such as four-flap folders and phase boxes, can assist with the conservation of documentary heritage by reducing exposure between documents and their surrounding environments, such as risks of worn edges, mold, red rot, and rapid changes in relative humidity. Framing of iconographic and cartographic documents on display, or in storage in

6164-641: The next general election. The National Library's collections are stored in the main building in Wellington and several other locations in New Zealand such as the former National Computer Centre in Whanganui. The library has three main groups: the General Collections which includes New Zealand published and overseas published volumes, the Schools Collection, and the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library. Physical access to some of

6256-412: The obligations of Archives NZ and other regulated organisations under the Public Records Act and sets out the minimum level of compliance that these organisations must meet. ‘Records are considered to be any information, regardless of form and format, from documents through to data’. Alongside this, they are also used as evidence of business activity and information assets. They also include metadata which

6348-465: The people who signed them. He Tohu is accompanied by an education and outreach programme including an online component to make it accessible for those not Wellington-based. He Tohu is presented by Archives New Zealand and the National Library of New Zealand, both of which are part of the Department of Internal Affairs . The documents remain in the care of the Chief Archivist under the Public Records Act 2005. Prior to its establishment in 1976, ARANZ

6440-439: The plate and transferred onto the media, forming the image. In etching, an acid chemically bites into a ground mixture on the plate to form the recesses instead of mechanical carving with the burin, allowing for colored images to be applied to the media with the aid of hard and soft ground mixtures and multiple etching plates, each carved with different recesses to accommodate lines of varying colors applied to different locations on

6532-683: The preceding year. The Minister, as soon as practicable, presents the report to the House of Representatives. The Archives Council's reports to the Minister are available on Archives New Zealand's website. Archives New Zealand holds more than 7 million New Zealand government records dating from the early 19th to the early 21st century. Records held include the originals of the Treaty of Waitangi , government documents, maps, paintings, photographs and film. Significant holdings include: Archives New Zealand does not solely collect government records. In fact,

6624-460: The present Archives NZ and National Library buildings. The new NZ$ 290 million building will have 19,300sqm of lettable area and is expected to open in 2026. It will host archives repository and specialist facilities for Archives NZ, the National Library and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. On 9 May 2024, Archives NZ halted its digitisation programme which had commenced seven years ago, citing the programme's time-limited funding. The disestablishment of

6716-544: The public to hold the government accountable; helps any organisations plan for and achieve their objectives; gives information to support informed decision making; outlines individual responsibilities; documents individuals and different groups entitlements; encourages collaboration and communication; facilities groups to be creative and also ensures that important public knowledge is available for research, discovery and reuse. With these important factors to consider, all information and records should be: Archives New Zealand are

6808-415: The public, some access restrictions may apply based on factors such as the sensitivity of the information and the privacy of individuals. In addition to preserving and providing access to historical records, Archives New Zealand also works with government agencies to manage their records. This includes providing guidance on record-keeping practices, developing standards for records management, and overseeing

6900-438: The regulators of all information created by the public sector in New Zealand. Their regulatory role is to ensure information is created and managed to a high standard, to ensure transparency and accountability and support the rights and entitlements of New Zealand citizens. In order to execute this role, Archives New Zealand are granted several directive powers. Their regulatory tools include: The Archives Council Te Rua Wānanga

6992-416: The risk of chemical damage as many of the uric acids of the skin are found in sweat which can be washed away. With a few exceptions, such as handling photographic negatives , the risk of physical damage outweighs the risk of chemical damage to documentary heritage materials, and the benefits of wearing gloves as a barrier to the acids of the skin being transferred onto the media are generally outweighed by

7084-472: The risks of physical damage to the leaves caused by reduced sensation and dexterity incidental to the wearing of the gloves. Bound volumes shouldn't be opened to an angle greater than 100 degrees due to the risk of damage to the joints where the spine is attached to the boards. This can eventually cause the boards to come detached from the text block. This risk can be mitigated through the use of digital copies instead of frequent physical consultations, and, in

7176-518: The role of Archives New Zealand and the powers of the Chief Archivist, and established the Archives Council to advise the Minister responsible for Archives New Zealand. The organisation now has a leadership role for recordkeeping throughout central and local government. In 2011, Archives New Zealand and the National Library of New Zealand were merged back into the Department of Internal Affairs. Before 1 February 2011 Archives New Zealand

7268-419: The same time reducing the risk of damage to the integrity of the works due to reduced consultation and physical manipulation. Book supports consist of a group of wedge-shaped polyurethane foam , or similar medium, designed to reduce the angle by which a book is opened during consultation. This helps ensure the integrity of the spines and joints of bound volumes. This cradle is augmented with snakes, which reduce

7360-554: The school library's role in developing digital literacy and inquiry learning . Other services include: Established in 2004, the National Digital Heritage Archive (NDHA) is a partnership between the National Library, Ex Libris and Sun Microsystems to develop a digital archive and preservation management system. A digital storehouse, the system ensures that websites, digital images, CDs, DVDs and other 'digitally born' and digitised items that make up

7452-442: The sun and UV/UVB rays can pose a threat to the integrity of works on paper. Where possible, framed iconographic documents can be hung on walls against windows or stored in dedicated magazines instead of hung on walls across from windows in order to minimize exposure to direct sunlight. Additionally, more important collection items may warrant consideration of an investment in a UV glass frame when on display, which filters out many of

7544-434: The transfer of records to Archives New Zealand for preservation and access. In 2019 Archives New Zealand forged a new partnership with Swedish firm Axiell Collections who will be managing their digital collection. This is a key partnership, as Axiell are known as a leading software supplier in the archives sector. A mantra of theirs is that culture should be preserved, shared and accessible through high quality systems. This

7636-466: The utmost importance as it ensures consistency of delivery for organisations utilising Archive NZ's services. For Archives New Zealand, they act as underpinning principles for their purpose of collecting, preserving, and providing access to records which hold historical, legal and cultural significance. Under section 27 of the Public Records Act 2005, the Chief Archivist of Archives New Zealand holds this responsibility and has issued such standards. To issue

7728-571: The weeding of over 600,000 books was challenged by the advocacy group Book Guardians Aotearoa. The books in question are housed in Wellington and Whanganui . In July 2021 the Library announced it had made a donation agreement with the Internet Archive to take the books and digitise them, making them available to researchers on their Open Library platform. In September 2021, the Publishers Association of New Zealand and

7820-434: Was a key reason for Archives New Zealand moving from their previous system (Archway) to Axiell Collections: so that employees can become more efficient, as well as New Zealanders having enhanced access to New Zealand’s archives and taonga . Unfortunately, in late 2022, there were security breaches of which Axiell has formally apologised for. This was due to technology failings, in conjunction with data entry errors, leading to

7912-624: Was a part of the New Zealand Library Association (NZLA). At this point in time, the NZLA contained a mix of historians , genealogists , librarians and archivists , however, there was a need voiced by archivists to become more focused on their speciality. This was the catalyst for the creation of this organisation. The original thought was that it should be open to public, serving as more of an interest group rather than limiting membership to archive professionals only. This

8004-639: Was a separate government department. In 2018, the Christchurch office moved to a new location in Wigram near the Air Force Museum of New Zealand . The New Zealand Archivist Vol 3 No 1 pages 5–10 includes a more comprehensive history of archives in New Zealand. In December 2020, the DIA confirmed that Archives NZ along with the National Library and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision would move to

8096-563: Was formed in 1965 when the General Assembly Library, the Alexander Turnbull Library, and the National Library Service were brought together by the National Library Act 1965. The General Assembly Library was founded from money voted by Parliament in 1856 and soon became "a magnificent national treasure house in a splendid building". From its beginnings until it became the National Library, it always comprised

8188-815: Was further entrenched by the passage of legislation such as the Ombudsmen Act 1975 , the Official Information Act 1982 , and the State Sector Act 1988. In 2000, the National Archives was separated from the Department of Internal Affairs and renamed as Archives New Zealand . In 2005, the Fifth Labour Government passed the Public Records Act 2005 to deal with digital archives and the creation of state-owned enterprises . The Act also greatly expanded

8280-488: Was launched in 2001. In 2014 it included an estimated 3.3 million digitised pages. Since 12 September 2024 a correctable text feature has been added, allowing users to correct automatically generated text. Index New Zealand (INNZ) is a freely accessible online index of articles from journals, magazines and newspapers covering New Zealand and the South Pacific, with some links to the full text of articles. Updating of

8372-572: Was set up concern has been expressed about the National Library being part of the Department of Internal Affairs. In December 2020, the Department of Internal Affairs confirmed that the National library along with Archives New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision would move to a new purpose built business park called the Horowhenua Business Park in Levin at an unspecified date. In February 2022 Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti , Archives NZ chief archivist Stephen Clarke and Māori iwi (tribe) Taranaki Whānui Te Āti Awa confirmed that

8464-816: Was supported by the library sector including the Council of New Zealand University Librarians (CONZUL), Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) and the Library Information Advisory Committee (LIAC), which advises the Minister of Internal Affairs. However, several groups including the Book Guardians Aotearoa, the Publishers' Association, the Society of Authors and Writers Against National Library Disposals have been opposing moves to donate

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