Monthly Archives: July 2012

Thinking Like a Digital Archivist

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Nancy

Several folks have commented that the course is moving by so quickly. We aren’t quite half-way through, but already I see you developing the ability to think like a digital archivist and come to terms with all the ambiguity that … Continue reading →

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Omeka and Dublin Core

Posted on July 7, 2012 by miguel

So contrary to my usual nature, I am actually somewhat ahead of the game and got through my half of the images Sharon and I scanned at Voices.  What I found kind of interesting was that the field that seeming … Continue reading →

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My thoughts…

Posted on July 7, 2012 by cathy

I am really excited to be taking a class on campus but especially this course.  It is wonderful to be able to share my internship experience with all of you but also, it is great to take back what I … Continue reading →

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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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