Library information provider OCLC Research has alerted users to three updates that were recently made to the ArchiveGrid database. Recent changes to the OCLC Research ArchiveGrid collection of archival material descriptions have resulted in a better experience for ArchiveGrid users.
The latest ArchiveGrid index update puts the number of archival material descriptions in ArchiveGrid over the two million mark, giving users access to more archival descriptions than ever. The ArchiveGrid user interface now utilises Twitter Bootstrap, which provides a "mobile first" front-end framework that enables ArchiveGrid to work well on smartphones and tablets, as well as many other responsive design and layout features. In addition, individual collection description pages now include more contact information for archival institutions, as well as links to related materials such as finding aids or digital images.
OCLC Research staff are evaluating ArchiveGrid's analytics to learn how these changes are improving its visibility and utility. They are also evaluating additional new features that could extend ArchiveGrid's reach.
ArchiveGrid provides a foundation for OCLC Research collaboration and interactions with the archival community, and also serves as the basis for experimentation and testing in text mining, data analysis, and discovery system applications and interfaces.
