University of Nevada, Reno: The hidden work of the University Libraries. ” The University Libraries’ digital services department recently partnered with University Advancement on an impactful project to preserve ‘Nevada Silver & Blue,’ the University’s alumni magazine. The collaboration resulted in the digitization of 209 past issues of Nevada Silver & Blue dating back to 1972.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/university-of-nevada-reno-the-hidden-work-of-the-university-libraries/

University of Cambridge: Copyright research and the Liberation collection (1944-1946). “It will include copyright research and clearance allowing for the publication of a selection of digitised books from the Chadwyck-Healey Liberation collection (1944-1946) on Cambridge Digital Library. As part of the project, we will hold a series of meetings to discuss the challenges and opportunities raised […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/university-of-cambridge-copyright-research-and-the-liberation-collection-1944-1946/

Dallas Observer: African American Museum Unveils First of Many Big Upgrades in Multiyear Plan. “The lab’s new digitization equipment will allow the museum to establish an online archive — a years-long process key to making the museum’s cultural artifacts and primary source materials more accessible. The new lab will also feature an observation window so visitors can witness the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/dallas-observer-african-american-museum-unveils-first-of-many-big-upgrades-in-multiyear-plan/

DVIDS: Nellis AFB, UNLV collaborate on preserving the base’s history. “The 99th Air Base Wing History Office launched a collaboration with University of Nevada, Las Vegas to digitize its collection of more than 50,000 newspaper pages, some articles dating back to the base’s earliest days in World War II.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/dvids-nellis-afb-unlv-collaborate-on-preserving-the-bases-history/

Library of Congress: Preserving the 175,000 FSA photographs, one at a time. “Here we are in the digital darkroom of the Prints and Photographs Division, where a 16-year-long effort to digitize in high resolution the 175,000 or so Farm Security Administration photographs of the country in the 1930s and ’40s is coming to an end, perhaps by the end of this year. It’s kind of a big deal.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/library-of-congress-preserving-the-175000-fsa-photographs-one-at-a-time/

Bangalore Mirror: Ink to link: Ancient script goes online . “In a major step to safeguard Karnataka’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage, the state government has initiated the process of establishing a dedicated authority for preserving and digitising ancient manuscripts. The move aims to systematically preserve handwritten records that reflect the state’s history, traditions and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/27/ink-to-link-ancient-script-goes-online-bangalore-mirror/

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee: Digitized Copy of 1478 Ptolemy’s ‘Geography’ Available Online. “Thanks to the work of Digital Collections & Initiatives, the American Geographical Society Library has recently made available a digitized 1478 copy of Ptolemy’s Geography. The AGSL holds over 30 volumes from copies of Ptolemy’s Geography, with this digitization marking the tenth volume […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/27/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee-digitized-copy-of-1478-ptolemys-geography-available-online/

IANS: PM Modi says over 20 crore historical records now accessible online through Abhilekh Patal portal . “Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the National Archives of India has created a unique digital database through its dedicated Abhilekh Patal Portal, enabling access to over 20 crore invaluable documents related to India’s history.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/27/pm-modi-says-over-20-crore-historical-records-now-accessible-online-through-abhilekh-patal-portal-ians/

HathiTrust: Activating the Collection: HathiTrust’s Strategy for Stewardship and Growth. “At the 2025 Member Meeting in Brief last fall, and briefly at the 2025 Community Week session ‘Building the HathiTrust Collection Through Special Collections,’ we announced a new HathiTrust Collection Strategy. The completion of this strategy was a long time coming, guided by past work and future […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/27/activating-the-collection-hathitrusts-strategy-for-stewardship-and-growth-hathitrust/

The Print: National Archives of India digitises 20 crore pages—nearly 60% completed in 2 years. “The National Archives of India has digitised nearly 60 per cent of the archival records. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced on Monday that this is a landmark step in preserving Bharat’s documentary heritage. Out of the 34 crore pages of precious archival material, the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/the-print-national-archives-of-india-digitises-20-crore-pages-nearly-60-completed-in-2-years/