Television News Archive
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10 ways faculty can benefit from the Heard Libraries
As classes and research get underway this fall, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are here to support Vanderbilt faculty in a variety of ways. Check out the 10 tips below to make the most of all the libraries have to offer. Read MoreAug 26, 2024
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Heard Libraries showcase pioneering efforts, global leadership in digital preservation
A new article in EdTech Magazine and a case study by the Center for Digital Education highlight how the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries continue to innovate in the area of digital preservation. Both items detail efforts to scale up and make sustainable the Heard Libraries’ one-of-a-kind Vanderbilt Television News Archive, the world’s most extensive and complete archive of television broadcast news. Read MoreMay 28, 2024
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Heard Libraries expand cultural preservation efforts with membership in international Digital Preservation Coalition
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have strengthened their commitment to preserving cultural heritage by joining the Digital Preservation Coalition, a prestigious U.K.-based nonprofit that works with global partners to facilitate long-term digital preservation solutions. The Heard Libraries are one of only six organizations in the U.S. that are full members, including the Library of Congress and National Archives. Read MoreOct 4, 2023
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From Conspiracy to Conservation: Television News Archive marks 50th anniversary
Although legal and copyright issues continue to hinder access, the Vanderbilt Television News Archive—a repository of television news recordings from the past 50 years—is a national archival treasure. Read MoreNov 19, 2018