My most recent post "Digital Outreach and Wikipedia in the GLAM Sector" can be seen over on Activehistory.ca. This post looks at why Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) might engage in Wikipedia editing and different possibilities for GLAM organizations interested in editing Wikipedia as a form of outreach.
Back Writing
As some of you might of noticed my posts have been somewhat infrequently recently. This was mostly due to hosting problems and very poor customer service from the hosting provider that this website used to be on. After a lot of frustration my partner moved all of our websites to a new provider and set … Continue reading Back Writing
Supporting An Active Writing Practice
As you may have already guessed I like writing. I've been blogging about public history for years, I maintain a personal/off-topic blog with my partner, I've written for other history outlets, and I also write occasionally as part of my job. I also write some fiction occasionally. Like many people who maintain creative or academic … Continue reading Supporting An Active Writing Practice
Remember the Children and Canada’s History
I recently wrote a piece for the Canada's History website about the Remember the Children: Photograph Identification Project that was started by the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association and the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre. This is a project that is near and dear to my heart. It is one of the initiatives that made me … Continue reading Remember the Children and Canada’s History
Look Back and Look Forward
Unlike in some previous years this December I didn't participate in reverb or any similar end of year reflective writing practice. But I do want to look back at some of things that made 2015 a memorable year and my plans for 2016. Looking Back: My article, “Community Archival Practice: Indigenous Grassroots Collaboration at the … Continue reading Look Back and Look Forward
Writing and Researching in Public
In the past couple of years there have been a handful of writing in public projects which aim to illuminate the academic writing process, allow writers to connect with others, and demystify the labour that goes into writing. For example Michelle Moravec's Writing in Public project makes visual the process that goes into writing history. … Continue reading Writing and Researching in Public
Peer Mentors and Peer Nurturing
Letters to a Young Librarian recently had a great post on the idea and importance of peer mentors. Jessica Olin makes a great point about the value of having a support network and peers who you can turn to for support and honest feedback. Mentors can provide advice. But sometimes having those close relationships that … Continue reading Peer Mentors and Peer Nurturing
Onwards and Upwards
In 2008 I started blogging at Historical Reminiscents. The original impetus for beginning that blog was an assignment as part of a digital history class. The blog was much longer lasting than the class and has featured over 400 posts since 2008. This past weekend I imported all those old posts, had a domain registered … Continue reading Onwards and Upwards
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