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Category: Online Archive of California

OAC Local History Digital Resources Project Continues

The CDL is pleased to announce the continuation of the Online Archive of California (OAC) Local History Digital Resources Project.  This multi-year project is supported by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered in California by the State Librarian. […]

OAC 3.0: Migrating to EAD Version 2002 and a New Platform (XTF)

The OAC is upgrading to OAC 3.0 with the migration to a new platform and support for EAD Version 2002 finding aids.  The migration is scheduled to be completed in January 2005. An updated suite of tools, services, and best […]

The Online Archive of California (OAC) enhanced "Especially for Archivists" Site

The Online Archive of California (OAC) has enhanced “Especially forArchivists,” an information resource available at [http://www.oac.cdlib.org/about/forarchivists.html] This site provides information and “building blocks” for OAC Contributing Members to assist with creating EAD encoded finding aids and digital content for publication […]

Online Archive of California (OAC) Electronic Text Search/Browse Available

The Online Archive of California (OAC) http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ has made available a new electronic text search and browse feature.  The electronic text search and browse addition is part of a series of “soft releases” as OAC continues to broaden and enhance […]

OAC Finding Aids Removed from the CDL Directory

As of Thursday, February 13, 2003, the CDL will be taking the formal step of removing OAC finding aids from the CDL Directory.  Established in 1998, the CDL Directory allows users to browse and search through the CDL’s extensive collections […]

Image Searching and Browsing in OAC

New image search and browse features are now available at the Online Archive of California (OAC) http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ . The image search and browse addition is part of a “soft release” since OAC will undergo a major re-design in early 2003; […]

New Online Archive of California (OAC)Interface

On July 15, 2002, a new version of the Online Archive of California (OAC) was released to the public at www.oac.cdlib.org.  The Online Archive of California (OAC) describes and provides access to over 6000 collections of primary source materials such […]

New Online Archive of California (OAC) Interface Release

On July 15, 2002 the Online Archive of California (OAC) web site [http://www.oac.cdlib.org/] will have a new interface.  We would like to thank all of you who sent us your feedback.  While we were not able to incorporate all suggestions […]

New Online Archive of California (OAC) Interface

The Online Archive of California (OAC) Web site has been redesigned. On July 15, 2002, its new interface will be released to the public.  During the next month, the UC community will have the opportunity to explore the new web […]

Online Archive of California (OAC) Usability Testing

Behind the scenes, the Online Archive of California (OAC) is undergoing major improvements.  First, a new home page is currently being designed to provide the OAC with its own unique identify.  Second, Dynaweb the software package that first launched OAC […]