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==Planned closure of Your Archives in 2012== | ==Planned closure of Your Archives in 2012== | ||
We launched ''Your Archives'' in {{tag| | We launched ''Your Archives'' in {{tag|Founded in 2007|2007}}, with the intention of providing an online platform for users to contribute their {{tag|knowledge}} of {{tag|Archives|archival sources}} held by The National Archives and other archives throughout the {{tag|United Kingdom}}. In that time, over 31,000 people have registered and contributed or updated articles, there are over 21,000 articles and there have been almost 260,000 page edits, there have been over 6 million visits to the site with more than 50 million page views. | ||
However, online technologies have changed rapidly in that time, and the expectations of our users have also changed. Users expect to see information relating to {{tag|records}} in one place, whether the 'official' {{tag|catalogue}} description or detail added by another user. While the [[wiki]] format of ''Your Archives'' still very much has its place on the web, it doesn't fit with the seamless user experience that we want to provide. | However, online technologies have changed rapidly in that time, and the expectations of our users have also changed. Users expect to see information relating to {{tag|records}} in one place, whether the 'official' {{tag|catalogue}} description or detail added by another user. While the [[wiki]] format of ''Your Archives'' still very much has its place on the web, it doesn't fit with the seamless user experience that we want to provide. | ||
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We have therefore decided that we should focus our attentions on adding some of the functionality of ''Your Archives'' into the [[Archive.org:20121030152921/http://www.NationalArchives.gov.uk/about/new-catalogue.htm|Discovery]] service, which will soon replace our online Catalogue. We're currently developing the functionality to enable users to enhance our collection by annotating and tagging our records. Our intention is to allow users the flexibility to describe records in new ways, while making the distinction between official catalogue descriptions and user-generated content. Discovery will provide a single platform for users to search and view official and user-generated content seamlessly. | We have therefore decided that we should focus our attentions on adding some of the functionality of ''Your Archives'' into the [[Archive.org:20121030152921/http://www.NationalArchives.gov.uk/about/new-catalogue.htm|Discovery]] service, which will soon replace our online Catalogue. We're currently developing the functionality to enable users to enhance our collection by annotating and tagging our records. Our intention is to allow users the flexibility to describe records in new ways, while making the distinction between official catalogue descriptions and user-generated content. Discovery will provide a single platform for users to search and view official and user-generated content seamlessly. | ||
In order to progress with the transition to the Discovery service, we have decided to {{tag| | In order to progress with the transition to the Discovery service, we have decided to {{tag|Goal abandoned|close}} ''Your Archives'' to new users from January 2012. In addition, content {{tag|Read-only|will not be editable}} after September 2012. We will then prepare the site for preservation on the [http://WebArchive.NationalArchives.gov.uk/*/http://YourArchives.NationalArchives.gov.uk government web archive] – ''Your Archives''' content will be accessible from the archive, but some functionality may not work. We plan to migrate suitable content into the Discovery service. | ||
Please have a look at the beta version of Discovery, which is up and running at [http://discovery.NationalArchives.gov.uk/ NationalArchives.gov.uk/discovery]. We're making constant improvements to it based on user feedback, so please use it and let us know what you think. ''Your Archives'' has helped us learn so much from researchers who use our collection, and has helped us realise the importance and value of user {{tag|collaboration}}. We really do value your past contributions and hope that you will continue to work with us on our exciting new ventures. | Please have a look at the beta version of Discovery, which is up and running at [http://discovery.NationalArchives.gov.uk/ NationalArchives.gov.uk/discovery]. We're making constant improvements to it based on user feedback, so please use it and let us know what you think. ''Your Archives'' has helped us learn so much from researchers who use our collection, and has helped us realise the importance and value of user {{tag|collaboration}}. We really do value your past contributions and hope that you will continue to work with us on our exciting new ventures. | ||
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===Update: 30 September 2012=== | ===Update: 30 September 2012=== | ||
''Your Archives'' is now {{tag| | ''Your Archives'' is now {{tag|Read-only|read only}}. We are no longer accepting new registrations, nor are we accepting new (or edited) content. The content will be available in the [http://WebArchive.NationalArchives.gov.uk/*/http:/YourArchives.NationalArchives.gov.uk UK Government Web Archive]. Please read our [http://WebArchive.NationalArchives.gov.uk/+/http://YourArchives.NationalArchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Home_page announcement] for further information.</blockquote> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Monobook]] | [[Category:Monobook]] | ||
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| Your Archives Recent changes • [No WikiNode] • About • [No Mobile URL] | |
| Founded by: | |
| Status: | Goal abandoned |
| Language: | English |
| Edit mode: | Read-only |
| Wiki engine: | MediaWiki |
| Wiki license: | Attribution to contributing authors |
| Main topic: | United Kingdom |
| Backups: | 2011/12/26 |
Your Archives was a service provided by The National Archives of the United Kingdom (UK), to allow users to contribute information about archival sources.
Members of the public, and The National Archives staff were able to contribute a descriptive commentary on the contents of an archive in accordance with these terms and conditions of use. The contributions should be factual and descriptive, and not contain opinion or political commentary.
| Wiki size: | 191,573 article pages see stats |
| wikiFactor: | 25 info / verify |
(As of: 2012-11-16 – Archived)
Planned closure of Your Archives in 2012
We launched Your Archives in 2007, with the intention of providing an online platform for users to contribute their knowledge of archival sources held by The National Archives and other archives throughout the United Kingdom. In that time, over 31,000 people have registered and contributed or updated articles, there are over 21,000 articles and there have been almost 260,000 page edits, there have been over 6 million visits to the site with more than 50 million page views.
However, online technologies have changed rapidly in that time, and the expectations of our users have also changed. Users expect to see information relating to records in one place, whether the 'official' catalogue description or detail added by another user. While the wiki format of Your Archives still very much has its place on the web, it doesn't fit with the seamless user experience that we want to provide.
We have therefore decided that we should focus our attentions on adding some of the functionality of Your Archives into the Discovery service, which will soon replace our online Catalogue. We're currently developing the functionality to enable users to enhance our collection by annotating and tagging our records. Our intention is to allow users the flexibility to describe records in new ways, while making the distinction between official catalogue descriptions and user-generated content. Discovery will provide a single platform for users to search and view official and user-generated content seamlessly.
In order to progress with the transition to the Discovery service, we have decided to close Your Archives to new users from January 2012. In addition, content will not be editable after September 2012. We will then prepare the site for preservation on the government web archive – Your Archives' content will be accessible from the archive, but some functionality may not work. We plan to migrate suitable content into the Discovery service.
Please have a look at the beta version of Discovery, which is up and running at NationalArchives.gov.uk/discovery. We're making constant improvements to it based on user feedback, so please use it and let us know what you think. Your Archives has helped us learn so much from researchers who use our collection, and has helped us realise the importance and value of user collaboration. We really do value your past contributions and hope that you will continue to work with us on our exciting new ventures.
Update: 1 February 2012
User registration was switched off today as part of the planned closure of Your Archives. Existing registered users can continue to create new pages and edit existing content.
Update: 30 September 2012
Your Archives is now read only. We are no longer accepting new registrations, nor are we accepting new (or edited) content. The content will be available in the UK Government Web Archive. Please read our announcement for further information.
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