Web archiving
The Folger has been collecting and archiving select websites using the Archive-It subscription service since 2011. The Folger Shakespeare Library web collections can be accessed here.
Web Collecting at the Folger
- The Folger has been collecting and archiving select websites using the Archive-It subscription service since 2011. The Folger Shakespeare Library web collections can be accessed here.
Folger Collections
Folger Shakespeare Library Websites and Social Media
The Folger Shakespeare Library Websites and Social Media collection is an institutional collection. It archives and preserves the Folger's web presence over time. The collection includes all Folger domains, blogs, and social media profiles. These seed URLs are crawled for new content on a quarterly basis. The collection can be accessed here.
Shakespeare Festivals and Theatrical Companies
The Shakespeare Festivals and Theatrical Companies collection is a thematic collection. The purpose of this collection is to archive official websites for theatricalcompaniess and drama festivals which focus on Shakespeare performance. The scope of this collection is primarily limited to the United States; however, some international resources are included as well. There are currently over 280 seeds in this collection and they are crawled for new content on a semi-annual basis. The collection can be accessed here.