Yeah, I looked at this a while back. At the time (and things may have
changed), they were very strict about letting people at their data. This
also made me nervous...
Mike
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On 13 Jun 2014 14:52, "Monique Szpak" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> i have often considered writing an API on top of the emails I get from
> Lambeth Freecycle to filter stuff that I'm interested in.
>
> What about trying a system of structured messages, embedding
> keywords/strings in the messages that could be used by an API to build a
> search engine of some sort, perhaps feed the emails into a Solr index and
> build a small front-end for it. You never know, Freecycle might actually
> take an interest in structured messaging to allow for filtering. If none of
> that works satisfactorily at least there will be some trial data to hammer
> out further requirements.
>
> Just ideas of the top of my head. Love the whole concept though!
>
> Monique Szpak
> www.zenlan.com
> Culture Collager, freelance museum tech spod.
>
>
> On 13/06/2014 14:38, Mike Ellis wrote:
>
>> I'm personally a _little_ bit nervous about using Freecycle, partly
>> because the functionality that they offer is very limited (for example:
>> this absolutely needs an API, surely? And: this is museums we're talking
>> about - they're going to want to tag / search by type / area /
>> condition....?) ...It'll take at least a decade to decide the schema :-)
>>
>> ..but also because I've had experiences in the past of
>> slightly...overzealous....moderators...
>>
>> But: it's a system which is already in place, which is a bonus..
>>
>> tt
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>> _____________________________
>>
>>
>> *Mike Ellis *
>>
>> Thirty8 Digital: a small but perfectly formed digital agency:
>> http://thirty8.co.uk <http://thirty8.co.uk/>
>>
>> * My book: http://heritageweb.co.uk <http://heritageweb.co.uk/> *
>>
>>
>>
>> Tony Crockford <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>> 13 June 2014 14:32
>>>
>>> A completely off the wall suggestion, but is there any mileage in
>>> approaching the big self storage companies to see if they’d offer short
>>> term storage for a scheme like this in return for sponsorship marketing on
>>> the re-used items?
>>>
>>> Might cover that scheduling issue between one exhibition ending and
>>> another starting.
>>>
>>> :)
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>>> Nick Poole <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>> 13 June 2014 11:14
>>> Hi Caroline,
>>>
>>> I've dropped you a line offlist, but the Collections Trust is definitely
>>> interested in having a chat about this idea. As I mentioned in my email,
>>> we've been having a conversation around this concept with a few people
>>> lately and we think there's real potential here.
>>>
>>> We have been trying to figure out whether something like this could
>>> scale nationally, or whether it really works best on a local/regional
>>> level where the links are strongest (and the logistics more practical!).
>>>
>>> I'll follow up with you on the phone, and looking forward to enlisting
>>> Mike and others in 'geekery'.
>>>
>>> All best,
>>>
>>> Nick
>>>
>>> Nick Poole
>>> Chief Executive Officer
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>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>>> Caroline Keppel-Palmer
>>> Sent: 13 June 2014 09:34
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: [MCG] Time for a museum freecycle
>>>
>>> Hello Mike
>>> The document was a pdf of this
>>> http://www.designweek.co.uk/industry-voice/time-for-a-museum-design-free
>>> cycle/3038532.article
>>> More details to come...
>>> All the best
>>> Caroline
>>>
>>>
>>> On 13 Jun 2014, at 09:30, Mike Ellis wrote:
>>>
>>> Did the document you attached ever find its way to somewhere we can
>>>>
>>> get at
>>>
>>>> it? I'm interested in the idea and would like to hear more..
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> _____________________________
>>>>
>>>> Mike Ellis
>>>>
>>>> Thirty8 Digital: a small but perfectly formed digital agency:
>>>> http://thirty8.co.uk
>>>>
>>>> * My book: http://heritageweb.co.uk *
>>>> On 13 Jun 2014 09:22, "Caroline Keppel-Palmer"<
>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Kate and hello everyone
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the support and instructions on how to use the list, Kate
>>>>>
>>>> - and
>>>
>>>> apologies to everyone earlier for my newbie error.
>>>>>
>>>>> From our point of view as museum designers, we would find the service
>>>>> invaluable as a way to boost sustainability and make exhibition
>>>>>
>>>> design
>>>
>>>> budgets go further.
>>>>>
>>>>> Does anyone have any suggestions for how to get the word out to
>>>>>
>>>> museums in
>>>
>>>> the UK? Lists, events, blogs? We are happy to put our energy behind
>>>>>
>>>> it to
>>>
>>>> make things happen, but would really appreciate some advice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Caroline
>>>>>
>>>>> Caroline Keppel-Palmer
>>>>>
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>>>>> Registered in England No 322 8359
>>>>>
>>>>> This email is privileged. It may be read, copied and used only by
>>>>>
>>>> the
>>>
>>>> addressee. If you have received it in error, please contact Urban
>>>>>
>>>> Salon
>>>
>>>> Ltd immediately on 020 7735 5327. The views in the email are the
>>>>>
>>>> views
>>>
>>>> of the individual and may not necessarily reflect the views of Urban
>>>>>
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>>>
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>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> On 13 Jun 2014, at 07:24, Kate Smith wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Yup, just paste into the body of an email and send to list Caroline,
>>>>>>
>>>>> it
>>>
>>>> doesn't take attachments. (C and I e'd the other day and her article
>>>>>
>>>> is in
>>>
>>>> Designweek here: http://m.designweek.co.uk/3038532.article ). Think
>>>>>
>>>> this
>>>
>>>> is a brilliant plan (that just needs a simple tech infrastructure
>>>>>
>>>> that both
>>>
>>>> Freegle and freecycle seem interested in providing) and some takers.
>>>>>
>>>> I
>>>
>>>> guess the q is: what would stop institutions doing this, or is there
>>>>>
>>>> a
>>>
>>>> brilliant virtuous circle here where perhaps small museums get free
>>>>>
>>>> display
>>>
>>>> refreshes and big ones don't have to drop well made bits of gallery
>>>>> furniture in skips?
>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>> K
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> Mike Ellis <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>> 13 June 2014 09:30
>>>
>>> Did the document you attached ever find its way to somewhere we can get
>>> at it? I'm interested in the idea and would like to hear more..
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> _____________________________
>>>
>>> Mike Ellis
>>>
>>> Thirty8 Digital: a small but perfectly formed digital agency:
>>> http://thirty8.co.uk
>>>
>>> * My book: http://heritageweb.co.uk *
>>>
>>> Caroline Keppel-Palmer <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>> 13 June 2014 09:22
>>> Hi Kate and hello everyone
>>>
>>> Thanks for the support and instructions on how to use the list, Kate -
>>> and apologies to everyone earlier for my newbie error.
>>>
>>> From our point of view as museum designers, we would find the service
>>> invaluable as a way to boost sustainability and make exhibition design
>>> budgets go further.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any suggestions for how to get the word out to museums
>>> in the UK? Lists, events, blogs? We are happy to put our energy behind it
>>> to make things happen, but would really appreciate some advice.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Caroline
>>>
>>> Caroline Keppel-Palmer
>>>
>>> URBAN SALON
>>> 1st Floor
>>> 16 Stannary Street,
>>> London.
>>> SE11 4AA
>>>
>>>
>>> Tel: 020 7735 5327
>>> www.urbansalonarchitects.com
>>> twitter: @urban_salon
>>>
>>> Registered in England No 322 8359
>>>
>>> This email is privileged. It may be read, copied and used only by the
>>> addressee. If you have received it in error, please contact Urban Salon Ltd
>>> immediately on 020 7735 5327. The views in the email are the views of
>>> the individual and may not necessarily reflect the views of Urban Salon
>>> Ltd. Whilst every endeavour is taken to ensure that emails are free from
>>> viruses, Urban Salon Ltd cannot accept liability for any damage sustained
>>> as a result of any software viruses. We advise that you carry out your own
>>> virus checks before opening any email or attachment.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> Kate Smith <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>> 13 June 2014 07:24
>>> Yup, just paste into the body of an email and send to list Caroline, it
>>> doesn't take attachments. (C and I e'd the other day and her article is in
>>> Designweek here: http://m.designweek.co.uk/3038532.article ). Think
>>> this is a brilliant plan (that just needs a simple tech infrastructure that
>>> both Freegle and freecycle seem interested in providing) and some takers. I
>>> guess the q is: what would stop institutions doing this, or is there a
>>> brilliant virtuous circle here where perhaps small museums get free display
>>> refreshes and big ones don't have to drop well made bits of gallery
>>> furniture in skips?
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> K
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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