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580 and Voices

Posted on July 7, 2012 by cathy

I hope, like Sharon, that my 580 project this Fall will be able to connect with the Voices project.  I am not sure how and would love some thoughts from the group. I spoke with Frank at Voices and he … Continue reading →

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Parachute Story

Posted on July 7, 2012 by cathy

Like Lauretta, the story shared by Mary about the gentleman carrying the parachute to work has been on my mind.  I told this to Mary this past Monday when I met with her.  We were talking about the strategic plan … Continue reading →

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Frank is a Rock Star!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by cathy

I agree – Frank is definitely the perfect person for the job at Voices!  I have had the opportunity to observe him and also to work on some of the files.  There is so much behind-the-scenes work that needs to … Continue reading →

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the many facets of archiving

Posted on July 6, 2012 by christine

I am most surprised at all that goes into archiving one item.  An archivist must make many decisions before even doing anything with the item.  The sensitive nature of our project adds another level of thought and consideration before beginning … Continue reading →

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Dublin Core

Posted on July 6, 2012 by jennifer

Just like Sharon, I can’t believe we have already put two weeks into the class.  Hearing and seeing the stories of victims and survivors during our visit at VOICES was heart-rending.  Although in this short time we get a sense … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts…

Posted on July 5, 2012 by sharon

Wow.  I can’t believe how quickly the course is moving! I am very grateful to have the opportunity to connect with VOICES of 9/11.  Like others in the class, I was very moved going through the materials submitted for Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Moving to metadata

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Robert

  Oh dear, when I logged in to WP, I got a message saying it was being updated.  What, I thought, can they do to make it less user-friendly than it is now? It’s a powerful tool, but I really … Continue reading →

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Opening the folder

Posted on July 2, 2012 by lauretta

I have been thinking a lot about the people and items within the folders handed out to us on Saturday. The victim assigned to our team was Robert King Jr.  He was a firefighter, father of three and a woodworker. … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts…

Posted on July 2, 2012 by christine

First off–thank you, Nancy and Frank, for Saturday’s experience.  I am in awe over the work Mary has done and know it’s such a worthwhile project with a widespread impact. I really am honored to be part of such a … Continue reading →

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Voices experiences

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Robert

It was great to jump in and just start working on Saturday.  I wish there had been more time to really review the material, since we had to make a very quick selection of a large collection, but at least … Continue reading →

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