Category Archives: Session: Talk

Omeka Session

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jeffrey McClurken

I’m happy to spend some time with people who’d like to learn more about RRCHNM’s open-source digital repository and exhibit builder, Omeka.  I can walk people through how to set up their own Omeka installations, how to create an exhibit, discuss … Continue reading →

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A Digitally Enabled Museum Studies Curriculum?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jeffrey McClurken

Among the various hats I wear, I’m the chair of the host department for UMW’s museum studies minor (started 3 years ago) and a founding member of UMW’s digital studies minor (starting this fall).   Both of these undergraduate minors are … Continue reading →

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A few ideas for sessions

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jill Paterson

Here are a few nuggets of ideas for a Talk Session. 1 – The risks and benefits of user generated content. How do we manage a website effectively when we are opening our content up to public comment? Is the … Continue reading →

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Websites, Collaboration with Indigenous Nations, Teaching

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Katrine Barber

Cathy Stanton’s email requested even partial proposals and musings so I thought I’d throw out some of the things I’ve been thinking about. I’d love to talk with some folks who are thinking creatively about website development/digital publishing and/or collaborative … Continue reading →

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Social Web Monitoring for Online Collections & Institutions

Posted on April 15, 2013 by David Harkness

At virtualmuseum.ca / Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), we are a 100% online heritage institution, hosting substantial collections and learning resources from museums across Canada (>1M images, >500 virtual exhibits, etc.). One of our biggest challenges in the Social Web … Continue reading →

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A brainstorming session for the Public History Commons?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Cathy Stanton

At the first THATCamp NCPH, two years ago, we brainstormed the Public History Commons into existence. By this time last year, we’d created the site and launched the History@Work blog on it. At this point, we’re seeing lots of new … Continue reading →

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