There’s no going back now…I’m officially coordinating #THATCampSoCal 2012!
I mentioned in a prior post that I am organizing THATCamp SoCal (The Humanities and Technology Camp, Southern California) this September at my campus, Cal State Fullerton. Well, yesterday I hit the "no going back" point -- we … [Read More...]
Why Attend THATCamp? Observations from an art history doctoral student
Abram Fox (@abramfox), a Ph.D. student in art history, shares a detailed account of his first THATCamp experience.
A closer look at Facebook’s Groups for Schools, with use cases from my university
This past weekend, Facebook finally opened up this platform to my own campus network, so I’ve been getting my hands dirty this week in the new Groups for Schools Platform.
Omeka: The importance of filling out the Dublin Core “Description” field
Despite using Omeka for nearly three years, until recently, I failed to understand the value of the Dublin Core “Description” field when adding Items.
Omeka: Finally utilizing it for one of my own research projects
After two and a half years of playing with and teaching Omeka, I recently started building out an Omeka site to publish one of my own personal research projects.
What I am hoping to see from the new Facebook “Groups for Schools”
Yesterday, Facebook announced the introduction of a new platform — Groups for Schools. Based on what I have read, these are features that I think are key to getting faculty and other higher ed Group administrators to embrace and champion the new Groups for Schools.
Digital History Tools: Using Twitter for historical reenactment
There has been much chatter on Twitter this week due to it being the 100th anniversary of the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage. And this reminded me of a post that I have been meaning to write for a good year or so, showcasing some of the innovative ways that historians and future historians are using Twitter for historical reenactment.
Sample workshop assignment for teaching Omeka
A sample assignment to teach your students or other heritage professionals how to use Omeka to showcase digital history collections or research projects.
Reassessing our library’s social media goals two years later
It’s been two years since my library’s Social Media Team defined our social media objectives, so we met last month to reassess whether or not they still support our organizational mission.
(UPDATED) My first look at the new Facebook Pages design and Timeline
My initial observations of the new Facebook Pages design that became available to all Pages this morning.
Library Day in the Life (#libday8) Project: Friday
My professional contribution to the 8th Library Day in the Life Project (January 30 – February 5, 2012), a recurring project started by Bobbi Newman in July 2008 to encourage library professionals to share about the diverse work done in this rapidly evolving industry.
Library Day in the Life (#libday8) Project: Thursday
My professional contribution to the 8th Library Day in the Life Project (January 30 – February 5, 2012), a recurring project started by Bobbi Newman in July 2008 to encourage library professionals to share about the diverse work done in this rapidly evolving industry.
Seeking Feedback: Have you attended a THATCamp? Help me sell it to our faculty, students & heritage community!
Have you attended one or more THATCamps? If so, please help me share your feedback and (hopefully) enthusiasm for THATCamp with my campus and community colleagues, and with our students.
Library Day in the Life (#libday8) Project: Wednesday
My professional contribution to the 8th Library Day in the Life Project (January 30 – February 5, 2012), a recurring project started by Bobbi Newman in July 2008 to encourage library professionals to share about the diverse work done in this rapidly evolving industry.
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