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examination the use of primary and secondary subject matter
description, or pre-iconographical and iconographical description, as
per Panofsky's theoretical model. Asserts that most images have
secondary level description, which requires special subject knowledge to
search. Analyzes user queries of two historical photograph collections
and finds that descriptions using certain primary subject descriptions,
such as generic terms, proper names and terms describing time and place,
are most important for increasing subject access. Also touches upon the
option of visual access to visual resources, for example, thumbnails.
2. Dow, Elizabeth H. and Michael Carpenter. "Describing Archives: A Content Standard." Cataloging & Classification Quarterly 42.2 (2006): 99-107.
This article helped us decide which metadata standard to use when describing our photographs.
3. Hollister, Victoria Goben. "Arriving Where We Started" Using Old Maps in a Middle School Social Studies Classroom." Social Education 58.5 (1994): 279-280.
This article, while specifically concerning old maps of the globe, has information applicable to us. It estimates the ability of middle schoolers to comprehend maps in general. It also mentions younger students' hesitancy to value things they consider out of date. It describes a project where students were asked to draw a map of their local area, with landmarks and directions. In a way, our project is similar, but takes place online and uses old photographs as old landmarks on a modern map.
2. Dow, Elizabeth H. and Michael Carpenter. "Describing Archives: A Content Standard." Cataloging & Classification Quarterly 42.2 (2006): 99-107.
This article helped us decide which metadata standard to use when describing our photographs.
3. Hollister, Victoria Goben. "Arriving Where We Started" Using Old Maps in a Middle School Social Studies Classroom." Social Education 58.5 (1994): 279-280.
This article, while specifically concerning old maps of the globe, has information applicable to us. It estimates the ability of middle schoolers to comprehend maps in general. It also mentions younger students' hesitancy to value things they consider out of date. It describes a project where students were asked to draw a map of their local area, with landmarks and directions. In a way, our project is similar, but takes place online and uses old photographs as old landmarks on a modern map.
4. Kruger, Mary and Amy Bennett. "Best Practices for Creating
Digital Collections." University Library: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Digital Content Creation, 11 Aug 2010. http://www.library.illinois.edu/dcc/bestpractices/contents.html
Here are some resources on digitalization. File formats and digital imaging may be of particular interest. This site gives recommendations for things to think about when creating a digital collection including file formats, metadata, and preservation.
5. Lausch, Shannon, and Chad Garrett. "Archives on the Map: Using Historypin to Illustrate the Past and Engage the Public." Archival Outlook (July/August 2012): 4-5, 26.
This article explains one organization’s experience with planning and implementing Historypin for one of its collections. The author also offers lessons they learned and recommendations to other organizations interested in using this tool. The author discusses the importance of knowing the dates and locations of the chosen photographs. The author also discusses the metadata they used in Historypin and copyright and use issues.
6. "Libraries, Archives and Museums homepage." Historypin. We Are What We Do, n.d. http://www.historypin.com/community/lams
This page gives an overview of what organizations are involved, why organizations should get involved, frequently asked questions, case studies, and downloadable activities.
7. Mitchell, Katharyne and Sarah Elwood. "Engaging Students through Mapping Local History." Journal of Geography 111.4 (2012): 148-157.
Describes a somewhat similar project, in which low-income middle school students learned about the local history of their area by mapping historical sites on an online interactive mapping program. The students found the project extremely engaging, and it helped them feel tied to their geographical community.
8. Reilly, Elizabeth E. "Expanding Access to Archive Photographs through Historypin." MAC Newsletter 40.2 (October 2012).
Explanation of how one organization chose the photos to include and the questions they wanted them to raise. The article lists strengths of Historypin such as bringing together the past and present in the Google street view fade feature, and that images uploaded to the site are protected from commercial use. The article mentions other Historypin features an organization can use, such as the “channel” to track use and link from the organization’s webpage, “collections” which allows access points such as subject, location, and event, and “Tours”.
9. Sitts, Maxine K., ed. Handbook for Digital Projects: A Management Tool for Preservation & Access. Andover, MA: Northeast Document Conservation Center, 2000. http://www.nedcc.org/resources/digitalhandbook/dman.pdf
Resource created for libraries, archives, and museums to use when considering and managing digitalization projects. It includes information about the rationalization for digitizing, selecting materials to digitize, technical considerations including scanning, best practice case studies of photographs, and digital longevity.
10. Stewart, Brian. "Getting The Picture: An Exploratory Study Of Current Indexing Practices In Providing Subject Access To Historic Photographs." Canadian Journal Of Information & Library Sciences 34.3 (2010): 297-327.
Offers a critical perspective on current approach to description of pictures. Provides overview of critical history, interviews indexers, argues in support of more subjective description involving iconological interpretation, the most interpretive of Panofsky's theoretical model, and for higher theoretical thought among indexers.
Here are some resources on digitalization. File formats and digital imaging may be of particular interest. This site gives recommendations for things to think about when creating a digital collection including file formats, metadata, and preservation.
5. Lausch, Shannon, and Chad Garrett. "Archives on the Map: Using Historypin to Illustrate the Past and Engage the Public." Archival Outlook (July/August 2012): 4-5, 26.
This article explains one organization’s experience with planning and implementing Historypin for one of its collections. The author also offers lessons they learned and recommendations to other organizations interested in using this tool. The author discusses the importance of knowing the dates and locations of the chosen photographs. The author also discusses the metadata they used in Historypin and copyright and use issues.
6. "Libraries, Archives and Museums homepage." Historypin. We Are What We Do, n.d. http://www.historypin.com/community/lams
This page gives an overview of what organizations are involved, why organizations should get involved, frequently asked questions, case studies, and downloadable activities.
7. Mitchell, Katharyne and Sarah Elwood. "Engaging Students through Mapping Local History." Journal of Geography 111.4 (2012): 148-157.
Describes a somewhat similar project, in which low-income middle school students learned about the local history of their area by mapping historical sites on an online interactive mapping program. The students found the project extremely engaging, and it helped them feel tied to their geographical community.
8. Reilly, Elizabeth E. "Expanding Access to Archive Photographs through Historypin." MAC Newsletter 40.2 (October 2012).
Explanation of how one organization chose the photos to include and the questions they wanted them to raise. The article lists strengths of Historypin such as bringing together the past and present in the Google street view fade feature, and that images uploaded to the site are protected from commercial use. The article mentions other Historypin features an organization can use, such as the “channel” to track use and link from the organization’s webpage, “collections” which allows access points such as subject, location, and event, and “Tours”.
9. Sitts, Maxine K., ed. Handbook for Digital Projects: A Management Tool for Preservation & Access. Andover, MA: Northeast Document Conservation Center, 2000. http://www.nedcc.org/resources/digitalhandbook/dman.pdf
Resource created for libraries, archives, and museums to use when considering and managing digitalization projects. It includes information about the rationalization for digitizing, selecting materials to digitize, technical considerations including scanning, best practice case studies of photographs, and digital longevity.
10. Stewart, Brian. "Getting The Picture: An Exploratory Study Of Current Indexing Practices In Providing Subject Access To Historic Photographs." Canadian Journal Of Information & Library Sciences 34.3 (2010): 297-327.
Offers a critical perspective on current approach to description of pictures. Provides overview of critical history, interviews indexers, argues in support of more subjective description involving iconological interpretation, the most interpretive of Panofsky's theoretical model, and for higher theoretical thought among indexers.
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