Some thoughts…

First off–thank you, Nancy and Frank, for Saturday’s experience.  I am in awe over the work Mary has done and know it’s such a worthwhile project with a widespread impact. I really am honored to be part of such a meaningful endeavor.

While reading chapter 7, I was thinking about Frank’s massive job…it mentioned consistency being so important in digitization. He certainly has tried to make things consistent as he developed his own terms/controlled vocabularies and definitions.  Before this class I was totally unaware of the technology background and skill needed to be an archivist.  He’s really perfect for this job!

I am also wondering what document or object has been the most difficult or time consuming for Frank to digitize…I would think that there are some things he’s received over the years that do not conform to typical descriptors.  Perhaps I’ll email him and ask that question.

See you all on Tuesday–

Chrisie