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The Internet Archive—A Research Library For Everything and Everyone, Everywhere
Last week, we hosted our annual October celebration at our San Francisco HQ, showcasing how the Internet Archive empowers students and scholars all over the world to use the Archive’s petabytes of data for their own research. We also shared updates on our use of AI to build new capabilities into our own library—you can read a recap or view a recording of the streamed event here.
There’s always plenty happening both at the Archive and as a result of its resources. Highlighted below are some of the fantastic projects that happened this year due to research materials in the Archive—take a look! |
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Access To Everything
The Internet Archive has long been known as a combatant of misinformation. Take it from King's College London scholars Jonathan Gray and Liliana Bounegru, who rely heavily on the Internet Archive to research digital media and its evolution. They use the Wayback Machine to study the history and trend changes in websites and technology, focusing on combating misinformation and fake news. One study analyzed tracker signatures of viral "fake news" sites over time, observing how their monetization practices via advertising changed as they were blocklisted from major ad networks. They also partnered with the nonprofit coalition First Draft to analyze tracker signatures of mainstream news sites compared to junk news, creating a Field Guide to Fake News. The Internet Archive's collections can be a treasure trove of valuable material for researchers tackling numerous projects. According to Bounegru, "We use the Internet Archive a lot. It is an essential tool for our research." |
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Access For Everyone
The Archive isn’t only for researchers, but also for curious citizens everywhere—offering a robust collection of historical materials. One patron who has benefited is Patricia Rose, who became a tour guide at Philadelphia's historic Laurel Hill Cemetery after retiring from a university career. The cemetery tours, particularly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted remarkable individuals interred there, including Sara Yorke Stevenson: a notable Egyptologist, museum curator, author, journalist, and advocate for women's suffrage. Rose also found an extensive array of Stevenson's writings and related materials, including her book, monographs, and various papers within the Archive. Rose also accessed historical publications, like the Bulletin of the Pennsylvania Museum, which shed light on Stevenson's role as a curator and educator. Rose expressed gratitude and emphasized her intent to use the Internet Archive for future research endeavors, underlining its exceptional value as a comprehensive research platform. |
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Access From Everywhere
We’ve seen how the Internet Archive has expanded the capabilities of local libraries and university resources, but what about those who don’t have access to a physical repository nearby? Freelance translator and editor Graeme Currie resides in a small town near Hamburg, Germany and relies on materials in the Internet Archive for obscure sources and out-of-print books needed for his work. Using the Wayback Machine and the Archive’s audio and book library, Graeme’s access to virtual collections helps research various topics in the arts, social sciences, and the humanities. Without access to an official academic library, Graeme says that “the Internet Archive is like having a university library on your desktop.” |
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Thanks to our amazing partners and patrons, we are able to continue building collections, providing resources, and archiving culturally significant artifacts. With your support, the Internet Archive can become a research library for everybody.
-The Internet Archive Team |
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