Thanks Mar,
We are in the glass box until the second weekend of the festival on the
28-30 November.
If anyone on the list fancies a tour of the box and chat with the team
before then give me a shout.
Paul
Paul Vulpiani
Head of Digital Solutions
07772537258
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On 30 September 2014 12:17, Mar Dixon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> To follow up with what Tess said, I attended Web We Want
> <
> http://www.mardixon.com/wordpress/2014/09/net-neutrality-crowd-sourcing-a-web-magna-carta-the-glass-box-webwewantfest/
> >
> and
> believe everyone needs to get behind what they are doing there. Soutbank
> are are initiated cross-sector conversations leading to action.
>
> Seeing the Glass Box alone is worth a stop!
>
> (just in case link doesn't work)
>
> http://www.mardixon.com/wordpress/2014/09/net-neutrality-crowd-sourcing-a-web-magna-carta-the-glass-box-webwewantfest/
>
>
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> On 30 September 2014 11:54, Tess Schuberth <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The ethics and digital technology debate is a very interesting one and
> > something we are trying to explore as well at the Southbank Centre.
> >
> > We recently held a 'Web We Want' festival weekend (last weekend), which
> > covered these issues and many more. We are working on our community
> > guidelines
> > <
> >
> http://digital.southbankcentre.co.uk/community-guidelines-tell-us-what-you-think/
> > >
> > and welcome feedback. We are also building a new Southbank Centre website
> > and during the festival we have been working on it in full view of the
> > public - in a glass box..
> > <http://digital.southbankcentre.co.uk/day-three-in-the-glass-box/>.
> > Throughout the build of our new site, we’re trying to incorporate the
> > principles of an open, transparent and accessible Web.
> >
> > We will be holding another two weekends as part of the web we want
> festival
> > and would love your involvement. If you are interested in taking part
> > during the festival please do get in touch or please come visit us during
> > the weekend. The next weekend will be on *28 - 30 November 2014*.
> >
> > To find out more about the festival and the ideas behind it:-
> >
> > http://webwewant.southbankcentre.co.uk/
> >
> > Discussion around the festival and an area to give feedback:-
> >
> > http://digital.southbankcentre.co.uk/
> >
> > We welcome your involvement, so please do get in touch.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Tess
> >
> > .........................................................
> >
> > *Tess Schuberth *
> > Website Producer
> >
> > *Southbank Centre *
> > Belvedere Road
> > London
> > SE1 8XX T
> > +44 (0)20 7082 8059
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 26 September 2014 10:20, Parry, Ross D. (Dr.) <[log in to unmask]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Rebecca,
> > >
> > > Just to add to the conversation: I wrote the chapter on digital ethics
> > for
> > > the 'Routledge Companion to Museum Ethics', which came out in 2011,
> > edited
> > > by Janet Marstine:
> > > http://bit.ly/1pvoV7T
> > >
> > > Part of this reflected upon the ways in which, with social media,
> museums
> > > are building relationships with individuals and communities using
> > protocols
> > > around disclosure, care and trust that the sector is, perhaps, only
> still
> > > mastering. When it comes to social media, the sector is still in the
> > > process of defining these parameters of how to observe, how to
> moderate,
> > > when (and how) to react and intervene, and where the limits of
> > > responsibility (for both institution and user alike) might be.
> > >
> > > The chapter also goes on to reflect upon the 'new ethics' around mobile
> > > media, multi-sensory media (particularly with respect to accessible
> > > design), and even linked data.
> > >
> > > I hope that's helpful.
> > >
> > > Ross
> > >
> > > Dr Ross Parry
> > > College Academic Director (Arts, Humanities and Law)
> > > Senior Lecturer (School of Museum Studies)
> > > University of Leicester
> > > Museum Studies Building, 19 University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RF, UK
> > > t: 0116 252 3963 e: [log in to unmask]
> > > w: http://www.le.ac.uk/ms/contactus/rossparry.html
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> > > Rebecca Atkinson
> > > Sent: 25 September 2014 15:05
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: [MCG] Ethics and digital technology
> > >
> > > Hi all - thanks to everyone who replied on and off list about how
> digital
> > > could be represented in the Museums Association's review of the code of
> > > ethics. I'll be feeding many of these thoughts back to the panel next
> > week.
> > >
> > > One further question - only person mentioned ethics around using social
> > > media. A thing that came to my mind would be commercial endorsements
> and
> > > also privacy, but I wondered if there were any other ethical
> > considerations
> > > around social media that people on the list have come across?
> > >
> > > As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
> > >
> > > Rebecca Atkinson
> > > Online publications editor - Museum Practice and Museums Journal
> Museums
> > > Association
> > > Tel: 01274 404851
> > > Twitter: @rebeccaa_ma
> > > email: [log in to unmask]
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> > > Nick Poole
> > > Sent: 08 September 2014 13:01
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: [MCG] Ethics and digital technology
> > >
> > > Dear Rebecca,
> > >
> > > Thanks very much for your email, and it is really excellent news that
> the
> > > MA is looking at the ethical issues associated with the digital agenda.
> > >
> > > I wanted to reply on-list so that people have a chance to contradict my
> > > view of things!
> > >
> > > The Collections Trust's view is that 'digital' is not a separate
> entity,
> > > but - in the words of John Stack and the tate Digital Strategy - a
> > > 'dimension of everything'. Accordingly, we would suggest reviewing the
> > Code
> > > of Ethics from two angles:
> > >
> > > i) The extent to which 'digital' (meaning both systems of record and
> > > systems of engagement) is appropriately integrated into existing parts
> of
> > > the code, and
> > >
> > > ii) Whether there are specific ethical issues associated solely with
> the
> > > digital agenda which ought to be incorporated.
> > >
> > > In specific terms, we would encourage you to consider:
> > >
> > > - Updating the definition of 'museum' in the glossary to acknowledge
> that
> > > a museum can be an organised assemblage of collected evidence of human
> > > activity - which includes physical, digital and intellectual material.
> > >
> > > - The particular issues of provenance and propaganda in the use of
> > digital
> > > material, assets and collections-based information under [Section 1:
> Hold
> > > collections in trust on behalf of society]. The maintenance of the
> > > integrity of the digital record is becoming an increasingly important
> > > artefact of the trusted status of museums in a digital age and we feel
> > that
> > > it would be beneficial to acknowledge this alongside the ethical
> > > considerations associated with custodianship of material culture.
> > >
> > > - The possibility of expanding [Section 2. Focus on Public Service] to
> > > acknowledge the responsibility of museums to use appropriate
> technologies
> > > to seek to overcome or minimise the impact of social, economic or
> digital
> > > exclusion.
> > >
> > > - To re-assert the value and relevance of [Section 3. Encourage people
> to
> > > explore collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment] - also to
> > the
> > > 'digital' work of museums. Re-reading this section, we were really
> struck
> > > by how appropriate it already is to a digital context so this is less a
> > > suggested extension and more a question of ensuring that digital
> > > practitioners in museums are aware of and make reference to these
> > > principles.
> > >
> > > - Under item [4.3] concerning the misuse of power and the need to
> consult
> > > communities - there are ethical concerns about rights and equality of
> > > representation in a digital environment which it might be beneficial to
> > > consider here. Specific issues include some that have arisen around
> > > censorship, propaganda and the marginalisation of communities arising
> > from
> > > digitisation projects. Perhaps, given the current wording, it might be
> > > useful to expand on the text to make explicit reference to the moral
> duty
> > > to avoid, where possible, the abuse of authority in representing
> > different
> > > communities online.
> > >
> > > - There is a very large ethical question around the balance between
> open
> > > access to collections information and the provision of services which
> > > support the public task through commercialisation. We are not entirely
> > sure
> > > to which section this is most relevant, but we do think that it would
> be
> > > beneficial to the Code of Ethics overall to provide some guidance on
> the
> > > reconciliation of public task and the monetisation of intellectual
> > content
> > > about or relating to the collections.
> > >
> > > - Under [Section 6. Safeguard the long-term public interest in the
> > > collections] we think that there is a need to consider the museum's
> > > responsibilities for digital preservation in the same context as the
> > > promotion of long-term sustainability of and access to the material
> > > collection.
> > >
> > > - In the same context, we also think that there would be merit in
> > > considering the ethical implications associated with the disposal,
> > deletion
> > > or transfer of the digital record in the same context as the disposal
> or
> > > withdrawal of access to the physical collection. There is a risk that
> the
> > > 'digital' collection - because it is perceived as more ephemeral - is
> > more
> > > prone to editing, deletion or transfer and therefore to the risk of
> > > mis-representation.
> > >
> > > - Under [Section 10. Review performance to innovate and improve], we
> > think
> > > that this is already very useful from a 'digital' perspective, but that
> > > this could perhaps be made more explicit. Less in the sense of
> > > 'technological' innovation, but more in encouraging museums to embrace
> > the
> > > opportunities to innovate both service-provision and the manner in
> which
> > > they relate to their communities which technology affords.
> > >
> > > Overall, it is striking how much of the current Code of Ethics is
> > > applicable to digital work in museums. It might be worth making a
> > strength
> > > of this and publishing an article or paper reminding people of the core
> > 10
> > > principles of the Code and their application to digital activities.
> > >
> > > I'd be really interested to hear more about the work you're doing in
> this
> > > area, and I hope some of the above is of use.
> > >
> > > All best,
> > >
> > > Nick
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Nick Poole
> > > Chief Executive Officer
> > > Collections Trust
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> > > Rebecca Atkinson
> > > Sent: 05 September 2014 15:28
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: [MCG] Ethics and digital technology
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > As you might know the Museums Association is currently reviewing the
> Code
> > > of Ethics with a view to widening its focus beyond collections.
> > >
> > > One area we're looking at is digital technology (apps, websites, touch
> > > screens etc) and social media.
> > >
> > > I'm in the process of collating some of the most pressing ethical
> issues
> > > in this area. For example, one issue that has come up in some of our
> > > consultations with members is digital exclusion, but I think there are
> > > probably much wider ethical issues that the MA's Ethics Committee needs
> > to
> > > consider.
> > >
> > > I'd be really interested to hear your views on this - you can email me
> > off
> > > list if you prefer on [log in to unmask]
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Rebecca Atkinson
> > > Online publications editor - Museum Practice and Museums Journal
> Museums
> > > Association
> > > Tel: 01274 404851
> > > Twitter: @rebeccaa_ma
> > > email: [log in to unmask]
> > >
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> > *Tess Schuberth *
> > Website Producer
> >
> >
> > *Sent from the Glass Box, come and say hi
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