Recently, while at a friend's house I picked up a local history book that was sitting on their coffee table. The book focused on the history of Espanola Ontario that was written by a local history enthusiast. In the introduction of the book, the author stated that he had not made an effort to record … Continue reading Citing in Popular Publishing
Active History Website Reviewers
Is there a heritage website you absolutely love? Or a history website you find unbearably frustrating? Active History is looking for website reviewers. The call for website reviewers posted on Active History can be seen below:As a growing number of historical resources become available online, the internet is increasingly becoming a site of serious historical … Continue reading Active History Website Reviewers
The Porcupine Express
This week's Northern Ontario historical photo focuses on Timmins and more specifically The Porcupine Express, circa 1915. In 1911, the Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway line was extended to South Porcupine. That rail line is currently known as Ontario Northland Railway. South Porcupine is now one of the many neighbourhoods which makes up Timmins.Timmins is … Continue reading The Porcupine Express
Open Source Options For Heritage Organizations
My most recent post focusing on the open source software alternatives available to heritage organizations can be seen over at the Active History Group Blog. The post focuses primarily upon the benefits of using open source exhibit design and photo manipulation tools such as Google Sketchup, GIMP, and Inkscape.
Heritage Careers Series
I was recently interviewed by Kayla Jonas for the Heritage Careers Series she is undertaking at her blog, Adventures in Heritage. The interview can be seen here. Last week, Kayla introduced the series by interviewing heritage consultant Laura Waldie. Kayla's interview with Laura can be seen here.
Parks Canada’s Digital Move
Parks Canada recently announced intentions to provide location specific content to park visitors using GPS technology and a program called Explora. Explora includes location specific 'pop-ups' with information pertaining to the area visitors are in, it also includes an interactive quiz type feature. During the pilot phase of the project Parks Canada handed out devices … Continue reading Parks Canada’s Digital Move
Google’s Art Project
There has been a lot of discussion in social media and by news outlets recently of Google's newly launched Art Project. The Project uses street view technology to allow users to explore the collections of museum and art galleries. It includes the ability to create an 'individual art collection' of pieces you like. Art Project … Continue reading Google’s Art Project
Digital Accessibility of Canadian Heritage
My latest post on Digital Accessibility of Canadian Heritage can be seen over at the Active History site. It focuses on the rise of online history resources designed for the general public, and the changing nature of the online presence of heritage institutions.
Year end
The final #reverb10 prompt: Core story. What central story is at the core of you, and how do you share it with the world? (Bonus: Consider your reflections from this month. Look through them to discover a thread you may not have noticed until today.)The central story of my practice of public history is varied. … Continue reading Year end
Expansion in Heritage
December 28th's #reverb10 prompt was:Achieve. What’s the thing you most want to achieve next year? How do you imagine you’ll feel when you get it? Free? Happy? Complete? Blissful? Write that feeling down. Then, brainstorm 10 things you can do, or 10 new thoughts you can think, in order to experience that feeling today.Next year … Continue reading Expansion in Heritage