Your Archives of the National Archives: Difference between revisions

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Members of the {{tag|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 [[:Category:Opinion|opinion]] or {{tag|Politics|political}} commentary.
Members of the {{tag|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 [[:Category:Opinion|opinion]] or {{tag|Politics|political}} commentary.
:''[http://YourArchives.NationalArchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Your_Archives:General_disclaimer Your Archives's purpose]''
:''[http://webarchive.NationalArchives.gov.uk/+/http://YourArchives.NationalArchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Your_Archives:General_disclaimer Your Archives's purpose]''
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|pages= 191573
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|wikiFactor URL= http://webarchive.NationalArchives.gov.uk/+/http://YourArchives.NationalArchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Special:PopularPages
}}(As of: 16 November 2012)<!--manually add/amend date when stats are verified and/or updated-->
}}(As of: 2012-11-16 – Archived)<!--manually add/amend date when stats are verified and/or updated-->




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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.


We have therefore decided that we should focus our attentions on adding some of the functionality of ''Your Archives'' into the [http://www.NationalArchives.gov.uk/how-we-are-run/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|GoalAbandoned|close}} ''Your Archives'' to new users from January 2012.  In addition, content {{tag|ReadOnly|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.
In order to progress with the transition to the Discovery service, we have decided to {{tag|GoalAbandoned|close}} ''Your Archives'' to new users from January 2012.  In addition, content {{tag|ReadOnly|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://www.NationalArchives.gov.uk/discovery 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.


===Update: 1 February 2012===
===Update: 1 February 2012===
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==External links==
==External links==
*https://NationalArchives.gov.uk/webarchive — the [[UK Government Web Archive]]
*https://NationalArchives.gov.uk/webarchive — the [[UK Government Web Archive]], The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU


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