maps
Open Sourced Public Archaeological Recording in England and Wales
Submitted by dejp3 on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 4:00pmScheduled:
Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:00pmTrack: B. Shared Data, DAMs, Collections Management
Room: Seneca
Submitter(s):
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Name: Daniel Pett
Title: ICT Adviser
Organization: The British Museum
Abstract:
Since 1996, the Portable Antiquities Scheme, housed at the British Museum, has encouraged the voluntary recording of public discovery of archaeological objects that would otherwise not make it into British Museums. This data has been made available to a worldwide audience online since 1999 and is now about to enter a new iteration which will enable further reuse and research potential.
Session Description:
This paper will present the development of the Portable Antiquities Scheme's online presence since 1999 and how this has created an impact on the archaeology and museum sector in England and Wales. This significant corpus of data (now standing at over 750,000 objects and 400,000 images is a significant data provider for projects such as Europeana and Culture Grid and is frequently a provider of data for UK cultural hackdays.
Session Info
- Type: Individual Paper
- Keywords:
- Relevance: Museum curators, educators, technologists with an emphasis on open source technology, maps and public discovery and recording.
The Whole Wide World: Content Development for Interactive Maps
Submitted by michael.neault on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 1:45pmScheduled:
Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:00pmTrack: G. Evaluation, Labs, Production, External Engagement
Room: Spring
Submitter(s):
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Name: Michael Neault
Title: Content Producer
Organization: Second Story Interactive Studios
Abstract:
Interactivity brings a whole new dimension to the art of cartography. Maps are no longer static pieces of paper, they can move in a multitude of dimensions: up, down, backwards, forwards, inside, outside, even traveling back in time. With the added versatility of digital also comes complexity. The new breed of cartographers are more apt to be developers than geographers and more likely to be mathematicians than artists. Today’s maps are often a hybrid of Powers and Ten combined with something out of a Neal Stephenson science fiction novel. How can your institution harness the power of mapmaking to communicate information? This presentation will use a rich integration of visuals to communicate the evolution of maps and how they can be used to tell a story. Discussion points will include content strategy and development, interface design, data wrangling, and working with an interdisciplinary team to extend your capabilities.
Session Description:
The presentation will be divided into 5 main topics and will use many real-world examples to communicate the basics of interactive map making.
Session Info
- Type: Individual Paper
- Keywords:
- Relevance: Target audience would be for education specialists, content developers, and strategists. The relevance is to provide accessible, practical tips for producing interactive maps, to discuss a range of inspiring examples from the field, and to share public resources available to museum professionals.
