I'm thrilled to share that Decolonial Archival Futures written by Skylee-Storm Hogan-Stacey and I is now available for order. This book represents many discussions, learnings, and experiences Skylee-Storm and I have had in relation to archives. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us along this journey. Here's a look at the Table … Continue reading Decolonial Archival Futures
For my last post of 2017 I'm going to highlight some of the books, blog posts, and articles I read this year that have had an impact on my thinking and professional practice. These items are not necessarily new publications but just works I have read (or re-read) this year. Silencing the Past by Michel-Rolph Trouillot … Continue reading Reading that changed my thinking in 2017
The deadline (December 1, 2017) for a number of this year's National Council on Public History (NCPH) awards is quickly approaching. A list of the complete award guidelines and information on past recipients can be found online here. NCPH offers a range of awards including student travel, consultant projects, and new professional awards. Two of … Continue reading NCPH Award Deadline
As a means of professional development and enjoyment I regularly read archival and public history publications. This often comes in the form of reading The American Archivist or The Public Historian but sometimes also includes other journals and the occasional book. I like love reading and find that it often inspires me to consider by … Continue reading Reading Archivists
Today’s Prompt for #reverb10: December 6 – Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? (Author: Gretchen Rubin)I've been struggling with today's prompt since this morning. The most recent thing I've made is chocolate … Continue reading Constructing a reading list
A recent Spark episode included a short discussion of the possible impact of e-readers on the length of books. It was suggested that e-readers may be responsible for an increase in book length. The argument being that e-readers make huge tomes easier to transport and more accessible.In some ways this argument does make sense. Book … Continue reading E-Readers and Book Length