• THE STARCHIVIST BLOG — Navigating the Digital Content Universe
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
ACOR Photo Archive a Critical Tool for Documenting Cultural Heritage in the Middle East
The best part of my job as a digital archivist with Starchive is getting to work with individuals and organizations who have some of the most incredible collections of content in the world. One of those is the American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR), in Amman, Jordan, whose online historical photo archive is featured in the November issue of The Ancient Near East Today.
Full disclosure: I might be a little partial to this project because I had the privilege of being the project archivist who helped to launch it back in 2017. That’s right: I was a Starchive client first — and it was my experience with both ACOR and Starchive that made me realize I wanted to help others preserve critical collections for future generations.
Starchive plays a vital role in ACOR’s work, as the platform that facilitates accessibility, search, sharing, and metadata collaboration. We’re honored to be the trusted digital asset management solution for organizations like ACOR, and proud to share the great work our clients do around the world.
ACOR’s archive of more than 100,000 historical photos covers nearly eight decades of change across the countries of the Middle East…and it only takes a brief survey of news headlines to understand how much has changed in the region — and how much remains at stake. The ACOR collection is a pivotal tool for researchers and policy makers to monitor and assess threats facing heritage sites in the region, as well as invaluable documentation of sites that have been destroyed by conflict, development, and illicit excavation.
Anatomy of an Upload
Why does it take so long to upload to the cloud? Upload is more than just sending information from one place to another, and there are numerous factors that play into upload time. Here’s a handy overview of what goes into an upload to help you estimate how long it might take to move your media into the cloud.
What’s next for digital content in 2019?
2019 will be the year organizations reframe their content as an asset on a massive scale. Tapping the power of AI, cloud storage and other technologies, users will transform managing and optimizing their content troves from a dreaded, overwhelming chore to lucrative discovery and revitalization.
The “Jackie Robinson” of classical music: Charlie Burrell’s storied career
After hearing a radio broadcast conducted by Pierre Monteux, Burrell knew he wanted to pursue classical music. In 1959, he became the first black orchestra member hired by a major U.S. orchestra, breaking the color barrier in classical music.
Starchive helps WFMT Relaunch a Radio Legend
Dubbed “the voice of the working man,” Studs Terkel reached international acclaim as one of the most intellectually curious newscasters of the 20th century. His work included coverage of the civil rights movement and conversations with the power players of jazz, blues, and politics.
