Category Archives: Christine

Sounds like my four year old on a long road trip!  I agree with all sentiments about the class ending.  During the first two classes, I thought I was in way over my head, but after we received our information, … Continue reading →

Maybe I am way off base, but I am thinking about how you would use Omeka in the classroom…Would 5th grade be too young?  Nancy–what could children of this age archive?  Or is there a “kids” version of Omeka out … Continue reading →

After reading about the challenges and successes with archiving this type of data, it convinces me (now more than ever) that there should be a 501 Intro to Science and Tech course AND a 502 Intro to Science and Tech … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

During the reading of this week’s Hughes chapters, I became a bit confused by the relationship between digitization and preservation.  I know that by digitizing documents, they are being preserved. I also know that there are many reasons to digitize, … Continue reading →