This software is a web-based solution that helps scholars search, select, and access archival media materials. It simplifies the process of finding and utilizing historical documents, images, and other media for research and analysis.
Through extensive communication and dialogue with scholars, the WGBH Media Library and Archives staff identified the need for an online platform that is not only intuitive and efficient but also provides users with a comprehensive overview of collections and their relationships with other materials. bVault caters to these needs and more, providing users with detailed information about items relevant to their research and their use within certain programs or websites.
Scholars researching in media collections can easily obtain information about the origin and ownership of a particular slice of footage, who produced it, and how it was used or not used in various productions or websites. Furthermore, bVault enables users to view how media items relate to other items within the archive, enhancing their research experience and providing a more comprehensive understanding of the material.
Overall, bVault is a valuable asset to the scholarly community, providing an intuitive and user-friendly platform for accessing archival media materials that are crucial to their research.
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