Web Archives Collections
Welcome to Upstate Web Archives!
At Upstate Medical University, we’re passionate about preserving born-digital material through our dedicated web archiving efforts. Our Archives and Special Collections (ASC) team uses Conifer, an advanced web archiving tool, to create and maintain interactive snapshots of websites.
Explore our curated collections and discover how we're preserving the digital history of our institution and beyond.
Why Do Web Archives Matter?
Web archiving involves collecting, preserving, and providing access to information found on the live web. It captures the appearance and functionality of websites from specific moments in time, using a tool known as a web crawler.
At Upstate Medical University Archives & Special Collections, our web archiving program is dedicated to capturing, preserving, and providing access to snapshots of websites that reflect both administrative and thematic content. We use Conifer, a web archiving tool developed by Rhizome, to manage our digital preservation efforts.
Explore Upstate Medical University's web archives collections through the collection pages listed below.
- Upstate Medical University Coronavirus Information Center (2022-2024)
- Upstate News Archives (1998-2023)
- Student Handbook (2023-2024)
Searching for Websites in Our Web Archives Collection
Navigating through our web archives collection is a straightforward process designed to help you find specific websites or topics of interest.
Here’s how you can search for websites in our web archives:
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Visit Our Conifer Page (link): Start by going to our Conifer page, where our archived web captures are stored.
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Use Search Features: Utilize the search functionality to find specific websites. Enter relevant terms related to your content or subject of interest under the 'Browse All' tab to refine your search.
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Review Archived Snapshots: Once you find relevant captures, you can browse through snapshots to view how websites appeared at different points in time.
For more detailed assistance or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Archives & Special Collections team. We’re here to help you make the most of our web archives!
Contact Archives & Special Collections
For information about our web archival collections or to participate in the web archiving program, please reach out to Archives & Special Collections at [email protected]