Did a bit of digging and am glad to share with you that this is not MLA
funded.
Also as an aside, it seems no one at MLA is on the mcg anymore either
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Bridget McKenzie
Sent: 16 March 2010 00:42
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: "Down Your Way"
Hello
I don't know anything about this project, though let's assume someone at
MLA does and will fill us in further.
But it raises some questions.
Have Digital Unite done some research to discover what web platforms
already exist that enable communities to build up location-based local
histories?
There are several which could do with some sustained support. MCG
colleagues may know of others, but here's one just for an example, that
was funded by NESTA: http://www.whatwashere.com/
There are of course others that may be more up to date, based on Google
Maps etc.
And, another question, Ning is useful, but is it really the best
platform for building such functionality?
Bridget
Quoting Patricia Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hello all,
>
> Do any of you have any information on this initiative? The text that
> follows is from the MLA. I'm probably missing the point of it!
>
> With thanks,
>
> Pat
>
>
> * * * * * *
>
>
> 400 libraries took part in Silver Surfer Day in 2009
>
> Digital Unite have contacted MLA with an offer to develop a specific
> library strand to silver surfer day 2010.
> They could develop a bespoke online resource for libraries to make
> participation in silver surfer day (21 May 2010) painless.
>
> We have discussed what theme might be a good hook to attract older
> people to take part in a silver surfer library event and think local
> history could be popular.
>
> Down Your Way (title to be agreed)
> Friday 21 May 2010
> Library users invited to contribute to building a picture of their
> local area (city, town, village, street?) during Silvers Surfers Day
> using recollections, adding links to maps, using old photographs to
> create a mosaic of your local area ? famous/ infamous sons and
> daughters, old shops, traditions and so on.
>
> Digital Unite would build the project shell ? using a web platform
> (yet to be explored) possibly a ning site. They would explore hosting
> issues and test in April with a number of volunteer library
authorities.
>
> Libraries who wished to participate would use the supplied and tested
> template to set up their own Down Your Way page.
>
> Digital Unite would also create resources that libraries could use to
> attract participants and are in touch with the BBC to see if they
> could support with any resources from ?Who do You Think You Are?
>
> What libraries would need to do
> * Set up Down Your Way page on PCs in all participating libraries
> * Library staff on hand to support people with basic digital
> literacy skills to use the web to find photos, sites and other local
> resources to link up to (local history resources/ museums/ record
> offices..)
> * Potential link to local museums and archives
> * Role for local history librarians, where available
>
> Before they develop this idea any further Digital Unite have asked me
to:
>
> 1. Find out the level of interest from library authorities in
taking
> part in Silver Surfers Day 2010
> 2. Your views on whether a local history theme a good idea ?
title
> could change if too dated
> 3. Contacts for any Library Authorities who would be prepared to
test
> the resource as it is developed in the next month.
>
> * * * ** * *
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Pat
>
> Dr . Pat Reynolds
> Surrey Heritage Manager
>
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