Slack’s choice to remove location from journalists’ photos is another example of why metadata can be so important — even life-threatening. That’s why this spring we are offering an entire course on the subject, taught by @nmdjohnyro.slashdot.org/story/20/05…
Another #DigitalCuration#Job ad offering 100% remote work in "digitizing material and identifying, creating and formatting metadata" RT @archivesgig: Beltsville, MD: Digitization Specialist, LAC Group archivesgig.com/2020/04/20/b…
Mozilla calls #metadata "a love note to the future." Learn how to write those notes in our spring class for archivists, librarians, researchers, and anyone who needs to manage digital documents and data. Runs May 11th to June 19th, entirely online DigitalCuration.UMaine.edu
We're excited about Friday's free webinar "Web Archiving for Everyone" at 1pm EDT! Our guest is @AnnaPerricci, who's helped Webrecorder, Columbia, and ArtStor find innovative ways to preserve websites and social media. Info and registration: blog.still-water.net/2020/04…
Plenty of options for kids to enjoy activities both indoors and out right now. We have been enjoying the “Stop Motion Video” free app. Check it out and make a #lego video! #howto#bewell#dontworry#DIY
Looking forward to teaching this course in May! We’ve been entirely online and asynchronous since the beginning of this program so there’s no need to worry about any classroom disruptions-if you can connect, you’re good to go.
It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of metadata, with so many acronyms and standards to keep track of. But our DIG 510 course teaches you the underlying principles that apply to all metadata schemes, to help you see the forest for the trees. Online this May DigitalCuration.UMaine.edu
Remember when the Smithsonian threatened to sue a student for making this fabulous poster for a history class? The times are a-changin. “Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images Into Public Domain” #openaccess#historysmithsonianmag.com/smithsoni…
Visiting family in Delaware during kiddos spring break. My mom just mentioned we should have a “VHS movie Night” 🍿 and play “old movies” for the kids. @DigitCurator#digitalpreservation