IIPC WAC 2024 Panel: Striking the Balance: Empowering Web Archivists And Researchers In Accessible Web Archives
National Library of France, Paris
April 26, 2024

Panelists:
Leontien Talboom, Cambridge University Libraries
Andrea Kocsis, Northeastern University London
Alice Austin, University of Edinburgh

Coauthor:
Mark Bell, The National Archives

The panel is moderated by Caylin Smith, Cambridge University Libraries.

The conversation centers around the challenges and limitations of web archiving, including issues with legislation, metadata, and temporal analysis. Panelists emphasize the importance of understanding the perspectives of web archives, making them accessible and visible, and improving their usability for researchers. They also discuss strategies for managing online content for longterm preservation and access and the need for a more open and userfriendly approach.

https://netpreserve.org/ga2024