Register of the Cathedral of St Patrick, Dublin, 1677–1869
Edited by J.H. Bernard & Raymond Refaussé
Dublin: RCB Library, 2007, €15 + postage

The eleventh volume in the RCB Library’s parish register series will be published in October. The Register of the Cathedral of St Patrick, Dublin, 1677–1869, edited by J.H. Bernard & Raymond Refaussé, is a reprint of Bernard’s 1907 edition of the register which included details of baptisms, marriages and burials for the years 1677 to 1800 to which has been added the entries from 1801 to 1869 which have not been previously published. The new edition of the register will cost €15 + postage and will be available from the RCB Library <library@ireland.anglican.org> and from the St Patrick’s Cathedral shop.

Irish Libraries, Archives, Museums & Genealogical Centres
By Robert K. O’Neill
The Ulster Historical Foundation, 2007, £14.99

This reference volume introduces readers and researchers to the treasury of printed and manuscript resources available in Irish libraries, archives and genealogical centres. Completely updated and revised, this latest edition will acquaint the user with the valuable and accessible collections in Irish repositories. Essential information on operating hours, contact information, access and service information, descriptions, and the location of these repositories is included.

Towards an Open Source Repository and Preservation System: Recommendations on the Implementation of an Open Source Digital Archival and Preservation System and on Related Software Development
By Kevin Bradley, Junran Lei, and Chris Blackall
Paris: UNESCO, 2007

UNESCO recently published the above whitepaper. This document defines the requirements for a digital archival and preservation system using standard hardware and describes a set of open source software which can be used to implement it. 

Risks Associated with the Use of Recordable CDs and DVDs as Reliable Storage Media in Archival Collections—Strategies and Alternatives
By Kevin Bradley
Paris: UNESCO, 2006

The purpose of this document is to provide detailed guidance on managing the risks associated with storing archival data on recordable CD and DVD. It recommends a strategy to reduce these risks through error measurement and appropriate management.