oral histories online: an emu narrative-based approach
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Oral Histories Online: an EMu Narrative-based approach. Pauline Webb, Collections Manager. European Emu Users Group Meeting Bristol 3 June 2009. Outline. Background - timeline Development Oral histories online live How it works Conclusions. Background. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Oral Histories Online: an EMu Narrative-based approach
Pauline Webb,Collections Manager
European Emu Users Group MeetingBristol3 June 2009
Outline
• Background - timeline
• Development
• Oral histories online live
• How it works
• Conclusions
Background
2006-08 Histories Revealed’ oral history project
Late 2006 New branding developed
Jan 2007 Development of new website began
Sept 2007 New website launched
Feb 2009 Oral histories onlinelaunched
Development
• Conceived as microsite with Flash interface
• Delivered as integral to MOSI website with no Flash interface
Oral histories online in action
How it works: search identifier
How it works: search terms
How it works: multimedia
How it works: audio clips and transcripts
Summary
• Web interface uses data that would have been recorded in EMu anyway for collecions management – no additional work.
• Benefits – way of making new content available instantly and interviewees feel valued.