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2004 Annual Meeting
Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan League
June 5, 2004
LAMP Business
- Introductions
- A quorum was determined to be present.
- 2003 Minutes
- 2003 Minutes from Cartagena were approved.
- New Chair and Executive Committee (Graham)
Darlene Hull and Pamela Graham were due to rotate off
the committee. Two members, Anne Barnhart & Teresa
Chapa, have expressed interest in serving (2004-2007).
Adan Griego is willing to step in as Chair through the
expiration of his term (2006). The membership approved
the candidates as proposed.
- Financial Report and CRL update (Simon)
In Fiscal Year 2003, LAMP brought in $32925 in revenue
and expended $44,329, leaving a fund balance of $96,667.76.
To date (FY2004), LAMP has $32895 in revenue and $36922
in expenses. Existing commitments of $49,125 leaves $43,525
available for consideration of new projects.
In the past year, LAMP has received film for the projects
Archivo Miguens, PIDEE, and The Standard (Buenos Aires).
CRL has also completed cataloging of LAMP’s backlog,
including all Memorias titles. These are reflected in
an updated Holdings List for LAMP (pdf
format on LAMP’s Web site).
CRL reports general improvement in all areas – cataloging
of foreign doctoral dissertations exceeds 225,000, overall
loans are up, and turnaround time is one business day
for 90% of all returnable requests. CRL has added advance
search capability to the CRL catalog, allowing easier
access to LAMP material and other categories such as the
dissertation collection.
Completed Projects
- Archivo Miguens
This material on public opinion research has been received
from the Universidad de San Andres. The
finding aid is available from UdeSA and a reel guide
on LAMP’s Web site.
Current and Continuing Projects
- Argentine Serials (Graham)
With the funds remaining from filming the Standard and
Archivo Miguens, UdeSA proposed filming serials LAMP that
has been considering for several years – Escarabajo
de Oro, el Grillo de Papel, and El Ornitorrinco,
all publications edited by A. Castillo. The Executive
Committee has approved this project.
Grillo was previously filmed at Princeton, but as it is
only six issues and ties in closely to the other titles,
it makes sense to film this title in line with the others.
Also, we might consider filming additional material of
Escarabajo de Oro held in the US that complement the holdings
in Argentina.
- Benson Collection – 19th Century Mexican
newspapers (Benavides)
Adan presented a report on progress. He noted the 2nd
paragraph should reflect an end date of March 2005. Adan
expressed his gratitude to all participating libraries.
The total produced is impressive and includes 582 titles
(of which only 305 were held by the Benson Library). By
next year, Benson will have finished cataloging all of
its Latin American titles (900 Mexico, 1000 for the rest).
All have been cataloged at CONSER level and are available
through OCLC/RLIN.
After reviewing the available newspapers held by the University
of Connecticut, Texas proposed to film an additional 27k
more pages. In the end, this figure was an overestimate,
as many items were too fragile to be sent for filming.
Thus, Texas has funds from LAMP remaining, which could
equal as much as $8000. The surplus could be used to include
the other titles not filmed from UConn’s collection.
In effect, CRL will get the entire 284 reels of the material
filmed by Texas at cost. Any remaining funds could be
applied to filming of titles that were submitted by other
institutions (UIUC, for example). The LAMP committee approved
the use of funds as stated.
Adan noted that it is important to constantly revisit
bibliographic aids such as Charno, as this invaluable
resource turned out to be incorrect or outdated in many
cases.
- CeDInCI serials (Graham)
This project proposal involved filming serials from early
20th century Argentina dealing with the history of the
left in Argentina. After checking duplication with other
film projects, LAMP approved filming. (The one section
on “revistas culurales” had the most overlap,
but 4 of 7 titles had only partial film.) CeDInCi had
received partial funding from the Ibero-Amerikanisches
Institut, so LAMP matched the required funds. Roberto
Pittaluga reports they’ve progressed with title
preparation and are underway.
- CIESPI digitization project – Moncorvo
family collection (Howard-Reguindin)
The proposal to scan the microfilmed collection is underway.
Disks from our scanning partners in Chennai, India were
received just prior to the meeting. These images will
need post-processing (cropping, skewing) before they can
be displayed in a meaningful way. Metadata has not been
created for the material as yet, as we still do not have
a completed guide to the material.
This project continues to be a lesson for LAMP in how
to incorporate digital projects in its collecting activities.
We are looking closely into the process and costs of creating
the files, putting together for access. Pamela asked for
a volunteer to help usher this project trough, and Scott
Van Jacob volunteered.
LAMP Executive will look at standards relating to microfilming
in preparation for digitization.
- Cuban 19th Century Pamphlets (Graham)
This project has not advanced. At the last meeting Eliades
Acosta (Biblioteca Nacional José Marti) expressed
support for the project. A sample reel of film was provided,
and Columbia’s lab found it met all prevailing standards.
However, the promised sample list of titles has not been
provided. This is important to check, as NYPL and Harvard
have filmed numerous pamphlets already. [Peter Johnson
had reviewed the initial list provided and found duplication
from these other projects].
Communication difficulties have impeded progress. Yolanda
Nunez might be a new contact? Further complications to
the project may be the legal and logistical flows of project
funding or supplies.
The committee agreed that this project, until or unless
the situation improves, should be tabled and funds released
for consideration of other efforts. The committee expressed
its eagerness to engage in cooperation and will reconsider
the project in the future. The LAMP Chair will follow
up with the BN.
- Memorias (Flores)
This project, which began in the late 1980’s under
the guidance of Don Wisdom and Dan Hazen, continues, albeit
slowly. In the past year, LAMP has received 7 reels relating
to Guatemala (Ministerio de Instrucción Pública,
1883-1960). LAMP’s fund continues to be about $6000.
Flores proposed that LC film Memorias from Honduras –
Secretaria de Instrucción Pública (1901-1930).
This title was to be covered by NYPL, but is now back
in LC’s hands. Flores has 13 volumes and 10 pamphlets?
(1901-1930). Estimated 5628 pages ($2200). Approved.
- PIDEE Archives (Hazen)
Dan reported that 143 reels were recently received. The
reels are indexed by case number only, and there is currently
no available guide. Dan will follow up with PIDEE (funds
remain for this item, and might be applied to the creation
of an index).
The material will be cataloged with a notice that users
must sign an agreement based on restrictions set by PIDEE.
Hazen noted that human rights documents from Chile fall
under UNESCO’s Memory of the World classification,
pointing to the importance of these materials.
- Princeton Theological Journals (Acosta-Rodriguez)
This project, as originally proposed, is nearly complete.
Only a few titles remain. Currently, these are in process
and will be complete by the end of the summer. Would LAMP
be interested in a subsequent proposal? Peter Johnson
expressed support for the project, stating that the material
contains a wealth of information about social conditions
and customs.
Fernando reported that ATLA intends to submit a proposal
to NEH to film religious periodicals. Adan Benavides might
be able to get partial list. May focus on earlier runs?
- La Protesta (Graham)
LAMP has long attempted to find a run of this title for
filming. IDC has filmed scattered holdings (1903-1930).
UCLA has later issues, though in poor condition. CeDinCI
has issues from the 1940’s to the present and would
be willing to contribute.
There is still a question whether the Biblioteca Nacional
in Argentina has issues, or issues in film. Mariela Frias
responded that the Biblioteca Nacional in Argentina reported
having film of La Protesta, but that she would have to
meet with someone there to get the details. She offered
to follow up with getting this information for LAMP.
IDC might be interested in participating to supplement
their early film. UCLA is also considering their holdings
for digitization (see below). The LAMP Chair will continue
to pursue this matter.
- Universal de Cartagena (Vazquez)
Lourdes reports no progress on this proposal. The publisher
expressed willingness to cooperate, but the local microfilming
agent did not demonstrate acceptable film standards. The
publisher is not willing to allow the material out of
their possession, nor will they allow “unknown people”
in the building.
LAMP members discussed strategies for encouraging the
publisher to cooperate. Would the National Library be
of assistance? Henry Snyder and Hortensia Calvo will both
be traveling to Cartagena in the near future, and may
try again.
- Variedades (Loh)
Dora presented a report on this long-standing project.
UCLA is ready to film the remaining portions of this material.
This includes 9 reels from 1928-1932 and 2 reels from
the first year (1908). UCLA’s set lacks Jan –
June 1911. Photocopied some missing pages, but still missing
9 reels of the final years (and 2 at beginning).
New/Developing Projects
- Afro-Cuban newspapers (Tarrago)
Rafael has been attempting to pursue – he came up
with a list of titles identified as key newspapers. These
cover late 19th to 20th centuries. The Biblioteca Nacional
in Cuba was assisting in finding these titles, but not
yet had found. However, other interesting material has
turned up and may be the subject for a future proposal.
Pamela will circulate the list as prepared, and Rafael
will continue to pursue. Contact Literatura Linguistica
in Cuba?
- 2. Senator Abdias Nascimento Archive (Howard-Reguindin)
Nascimento was the 1st Afro-Brazilian senator in Brazil
and an activist for Afro-Brazilian rights since the early
1930s in Brazil. His archive, as maintained by his wife,
chronicles the evolution of 20th century Afro-Brazilian
consciousness. It includes personal papers, news clippings,
manuscripts, correspondence, theses and dissertations,
mimeographed materials from various African world events,
and other ephemera (including drama works by such groups
as the Convicts’ Theater founded by Nascimento).
IPEAFRO had received a grant to start the organization,
but a lot more needs to be done. LC-RIO is requesting
a total of $8250 ($6750 to organize and clean documents,
$1500 to film). Would take nine months to organize and
six months to film.
Many parties are interested in supporting this collection,
and LC-RIO and IPEAFRO are seeking funding from other
sources to digitize the material. Rio will coordinate
the filming and scan equipment. LAMP is not being asked
to support this part of the project at this time.
The LAMP committee expressed support for the project,
but sought clarification on issues such as the nature
of cooperation with IPEAFRO (permission to film/digitize),
copyright issues, and distribution of film. Approved,
pending documentation of the above.
CRL also expressed interested in receiving copies of the
digitized images, should this component be approved. CRL
could serve as a backup archive for the images.
- Bolivian newspaper (Block)
David presented a verbal proposal to film Aqui
(1979-1993), an important title published during the turbulent
period of the 1980’s in Bolivia. Most major news
sources were “cowed” by government pressure,
though Aqui, ran by a Jesuit priest, inspired independent
reporting. Published above ground from ‘79-82, it
went underground after Espinal’s death.
Princeton has filmed scattered issues across the 14 years
of its existence. A run discovered in Bolivia could be
filmed, potentially by LAMP’s former contractor
Jimmy Saldivias. Cost is estimated at $5000. Approved
by LAMP.
- Índice Onomástico dos Anais (Loh/Rodriguez)
Eudora presented a proposal to film two sets of indices
relating to the voting records of each congressman in
the two chambers of Brazil’s legislative branch
(Câmara des Deputados and Senado). Only one set
of the Camara and 4 holdings of the Senado exist in the
U.S. The material is a highly valuable research resource.
The two sets could be filmed at Yale at a cost of approximately
$2400.
Brasil Cambero (Pedro) indicates that the Senate hopes
to digitize these materials. LAMP may wish to assess developments
there. Approved, pending activity at Senate (decision
to be made by Exec).
- Latin American Labor Movement Newspapers (Loh)
UCLA has a collection of 216 Latin American radical and
working class newspapers published between 1892 and 1967.
Many of these titles are unique to this collection (complementing
the filmed IDC set), and exist in only small runs. Professor
Jose Moya at UCLA uses them in classes and sees the benefits
of digitizing the material for accessibility and preservation
purposes. Dora submitted a proposal to contribute $10,000
to the California Digital Library to experiment with a
sample of the collection as preparation for a grant to
support the digitization of the entire collection.
The committee engaged in substantial discussion over digitization
as a preservation medium (recently, ARL has issued a statement
relating to this). Some members pointed to the success
of microfilm as a medium from which to digitize. Others
were hesitant about the cost of digitization (one estimate
was approximately $1 per frame for all scanning/processing,
while others pointed to the marginal additional cost of
scanning after filming).
The opinion of the committee was widely mixed, but the
consensus was that LAMP was not prepared to support this
project at this time (as the project has not engaged in
extensive R&D efforts in the past). LAMP should re-visit
the idea of digital preservation, but we need more time
to examine this proposal and to discuss the issues involved
in digital only preservation.
However, there was interest in considering these materials
for a microfilm project (combining runs of this material
with similar collections from CeDInCI or other universities).
The Executive will help coordinate a search for additional
or similar holdings.
- Centro de Estudios Históricos e Información
Parque de España (CEHIPE) (Hazen)
CEHIPE is a not-for-profit
body dedicated to historical research and to identifying
and preserving Argentina's documentary patrimony. Internal
funding and outside support from Argentina's Fundación
Antorchas, the Harvard-based “Program for Latin
American Libraries and Archives,” and other sources
have underwritten a continuing, highly productive, standards-based
preservation microfilm operation. In addition, CEHIPE
serves as an advisory body for other institutions seeking
to prepare archival-quality microfilm; and has Argentina's
only storage vault for microform masters that conforms
to international standards.
Fundación Antorchas intends to close down permanently
at the end of 2004. Before doing so, it has tentatively
pledged US$96,000 as partial support for ongoing preservation
microfilming at CEHIPE. CEHIPE hopes to garner contributions
to continue operations 3-5 years into the future. Harvard
has committed some, but CEHIPE needs additional matching
funds. LAMP might consider supporting $15-25k in one payment
or over 3-5 years.
CEHIPE will utilize these funds for preservation microfilming
projects identified and carried out in accord with its
own procedures and criteria. LAMP could have access to
the complete selection of material filmed by CEHIPE on
a cost recovery basis (full cost of production) up to
the amount contributed. Additional film could be negotiated
according to CEHIPE standard terms.
The committee expressed some hesitation over the “blank
check” approach, but urged the Executive to explore
the proposal further.
- Coleccíon Lafragua catalog records (Snyder)
Pamela and Henry conveyed the summary of discussion
over e-mail. Through the CCILA
project at University of California-Riverside, Henry
can provide assistance in complete cataloging of this
important collection. One of the indexes (1822-1990) to
the collection has been keyed, and support from LAMP could
complete the remaining three bibliographies (over 20,000
items in total). In addition, there are many records not
in the bibliographies that can be pulled from the card
set (1873-1932) at the BN in Mexico. The cards would be
microfilmed and keyed, then crafted into MAR records.
CCILA could also do name authority records. The entire
project may cost $22,000 (keying, manipulation), but a
contribution of $10,000 from LAMP would ensure its completion.
Approved.
Henry mentioned that a complete record set to the Sutro
collection has also been completed, and these could also
be complete in the final set.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Peter Altekreuger – the Ibero-Amerikanisches Institute
has received a large deposit (1878-1960) of the German-language
Argentine Zagestagebatt. Is LAMP interested? The committee
expressed interest in seeing a proposal.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by James Simon
LAMP - Received
May 24, 2004
MF-13725
Archivo José E. Miguens [microform]
Buenos Aires, Argentina : Universidad de San Andrés,
Biblioteca Max von Buch, Colecciones Especiales y Archivos,
2003
17 microfilm reels ; 35 mm
Colecciones
Especiales y Archivos reel guide and index
Colecciones
Especiales y Archivos at UDESA.edu
Contains public opinion research material compiled 1958-1973
(bulk 1967-1971) in Argentina under the direction of Dr.
José E. Miguens. Includes data on public attitudes
regarding privatization, international conflicts, border
disputes, political parties, armed forces, social institutions,
and other topics
SUBJECT Public opinion -- Argentina
SUBJECT Argentina -- Social conditions -- 1945-1983
ADD AUTHOR Miguens, José Enrique
OCLC # 54062762
Fundacion de Proteccion a la Infancia Danada por
los Estados de Emergencia (PIDEE)
[Records]
MF Neg. MF ; 143 reels.
Records from PIDEE archive in Santiago, Chile. Consists
of case files for children and families to whom services
were supplied by PIDEE.
Case files are arranged in numberic order and according
to sections. Should be arranged as follows: Section I. Missing
Detainees; Section II. Political Executes; Section III.
Political Prisoners; Section IV. Former Political Prisoners;
Section V. Persons returning from Exile; Section VI. Family
Reunification; Section VII. Persons subject to restricted
residence order; Section VIII. Special Cases (persecutions,
threats, or others).
MF-13558
Standard (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Buenos Aires : P. Gautier's Printing Office, [1861-1959]
Microfilm. Buenos Aires : Universidad de San Andrés,
Biblioteca Max von Buch Colecciones Especiales y Archivos,
2002. 127 microfilm reels ; 35 mm
SUBJECT Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Newspapers
ADD AUTHOR Mulhall, Edward T., d. 1895
ADD AUTHOR Mulhall, Michael George, 1836-1900
Center has:
MF-13558 LAMP (127 reels) [1861-1874; 1938-1939; 1942-1959];
SEE CRL OPAC FOR EXACT HOLDINGS
OCLC # 52780026
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