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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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
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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
Proposal Type
Structured Conversation
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- Archives
- Digital
Abstract
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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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
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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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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- 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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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- 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 Additional Presenters
- 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 Additional Presenters
- 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