It is clear that digital technology has made its place in the world and for better or worse, it’s here to stay. While technological advances such as cellphones, laptops, the World Wide Web, MP3 players, and tablets have supported the… Continue Reading
After reflecting on this week’s readings, historians, librarians, archivist or anyone invested in the future to preservation for that matter is left wondering how to make sense of the enormous digital data produced; what to do with it; and probably… Continue Reading
Once again I come to this post conflicted. I am a sociologist enmeshed in the world of history, more specifically digital history, and my task is not only to construct a blog post that meets the assignment requirements but more… Continue Reading
As a researcher you often use various mechanisms but don’t necessarily know what each device is doing or even why. So while I’ve used Google Books I had no idea of the history behind it or what the true premise… Continue Reading
The mediums that drew me to Public History and fuel my creative energy are oral history and photography. Their ability to engage with personal narratives, particularly those of marginalized communities and life in the everyday, has compelled me incorporate them… Continue Reading
Unfortunately, I don’t have access to a smartphone or tablet, so I’m reviewing the website of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. This is another gem in the City of Detroit that puts a smile on my… Continue Reading
Before I actually get to the core of the assignment, I think it’s only fair to mention that I am a “newbie” when it comes to the world of public history and more specifically digital history. As a self-proclaimed “analogue… Continue Reading