Document Dumps in the 21st Century: How Leaks and Hacks Could Change Historical Research

Constantin Eckner, PhD Researcher, University of St Andrews

Proposal Type

Roundtable

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  • Archives
  • Digital
Abstract

My topic is the phenomenon of leaks and hacks in the 21st century, as this phenomenon could change the way historians can and will conduct research when confidential documents are available soon after they have been authored. Read More

Creating Metadata for your Digital Project

Steven Rossio, City Historian, Portage District Library

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Structured Conversation

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The topic I wish to present focuses on the effective creation of metadata in digital projects.  The discussion will include such things as types of material (both on-line and book form) available for creating the metadata, knowing how far to take the research and when to stop.  Read More

The Irish Decade of Centenaries: Digital History and Commemoration

MIKE CRONIN, PROFESSOR, BOSTON COLLEGE

Proposal Type

Panel

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  • Digital
  • Government Historians
  • Memory
Abstract

Between 2013 and 2023 the Irish State is commemorating various events from a century ago that led to the formation of the modern independent state. Read More

THATCamp

Abby Curtin Teare, Grants Manager, Cleveland History Center

Proposal Type

Workshop

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  • Digital
  • Science and Tech
Abstract

THATCamp is a workshop for digital explorers and enthusiasts. It will consist of 6 to 9 concurrent mini-sessions, conversation, and networking at the intersection of digital technology and public history work. Read More

Social Media as a Research Tool

Barbara Myers, Graduate Student, Wichita State University SPH

Proposal Type

Workshop

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  • Digital
  • Memory
  • Teaching
Abstract

To sent techniques for using social media as a tool to gather and shape research. Read More

Crossing the Line: Facilitating Digital Access to Primary Sources

Marie Pellissier, Graduate Student, Loyola University Chicago

Proposal Type

Panel

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  • Digital
  • Inclusion
Abstract

The first British edition of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense offers a fascinating look into the British reaction to the American Revolution and a reminder of the global consequences of the American Revolution. Read More

Streamlining and Automating Metadata Creation for Digital Projects

Jane Davis, Vice President of Access and Digital Services, Linda Hall Library

Proposal Type

Workshop

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  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
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  • Archives
  • Digital
  • Science and Tech
Abstract

This hands-on workshop will demonstrate free or under-utilized tools to automate or streamline metadata creation for digital projects.  Read More

Sanctuary Communities: Answering to a Higher Law

Anne Salsich, Associate Archivist, Oberlin College Archives

Proposal Type

Pecha Kucha

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  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Archives
  • Digital
  • Inclusion
Abstract

In 2017, local and state entities have declared themselves sanctuary communities for immigrants that are targets of the Trump administration’s inherently divisive policy to remove or bar non-citizens from the U.S. Read More