Town and Townscape

Archives and Libraries

International Council of Archives
http://www.ica.org/
The mission of the ICA is to promote the preservation and use of archives around the world. In pursuing this mission, ICA works for the protection and enhancement of the memory of the world and to improve communication while respecting cultural diversity.
The Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
The Library of Congress is the USA's oldest cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.
EAD website
http://www.loc.gov/ead/
EAD (Encoded Archival Description) - XML markup designed for encoding finding aids.
National Archives of GB
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
The National Archives is at the heart of information policy - setting standards and supporting innovation in information and records management across the UK.
A2A Access to Archives
http://www.a2a.org.uk/
The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day.
British Library
http://www.bl.uk/
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom
RIBA British Architectural Library http://www.architecture.com/LibraryDrawingsAndPhotographs/RIBALibrary/RIBALibrary.aspx
This is the largest resource in the United Kingdom for research and information on all aspects of architecture.
Designing Britain 1945-75
http://vads.ahds.ac.uk/learning/designingbritain/
7 web-based E-Learning modules, each containing about 100 visual records. Visual source material derives from the University's expanding Design History Research Centre (DHRC) Archives as well as incorporating associated collections. The product is aimed at and delivered to the Higher Education (HE) community.