[MCN-L] mcn-l Digest, Vol 60, Issue 1
1. Re: Rapid Digitization workflows I don't know if you are aware of the work being done on digitisation at the State Library of NSW. If you haven't heard about this before, take a look at http://blog.sl.nsw.gov.au/holtermann/index.cfm/Digitisation . The digitisation is managed by a workflow automation system. Regards, Charles Rignall -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of mcn-l-request at mcn.edu Sent: Tuesday, 3 August 2010 5:00 AM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: mcn-l Digest, Vol 60, Issue 1 Send mcn-l mailing list submissions to mcn-l at mcn.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mcn-l-request at mcn.edu You can reach the person managing the list at mcn-l-owner at mcn.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of mcn-l digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Rapid Digitization workflows (Cecile Harten, van der) 2. IP SIG: Fwd: VRA IPR in the News July 2010 (Diane M. Zorich) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:03:02 + From: Cecile Harten, van der c.vander.har...@rijksmuseum.nl Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Rapid Digitization workflows To: Museum Computer Network Listserv mcn-l at mcn.edu Message-ID: 2D16DE9257A3D1429A198B4576D1812D02904ECC at S-MAIL-1A.rijksmuseum.intra Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi Gunter, In addition to all the advice you already received from several colleagues I like to give you some information on the rapid capture workflow in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Since the beginning of 2007 we reorganized the workflow in our studios and have achieved a production of an average of 35.000 images a year. These objects range from works on paper, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, accessories, glass, silverware, furniture etc. etc. The majority is however works on paper ca. 20.000 images a year. As James and others wrote in their email the key is in the planning and organization before you start. Fixed protocols are essential and need to be studied for every type of object. Before starting make some trials to check your planning and goals. With the objects we include the curators to create a new standard for each type of object. With the cooperation of curators (when possible) the dependency on art handlers becomes smaller and in some cases it increases the speed in the process considerably. As I understood at the congress in Rochester last June, the art handling is an issue with all of us. These departments are as a rule understaffed and have their hands full with other priorities. If you have the possibility to set up a new project, I would recommend to include a dedicated art handler for studio purposes. In the photography of the works on paper and the paintings we work according the guidelines of Metamorfoze (www.metamorfoze.nl). These guidelines were presented in The Hague with the IST in June and in the same month in Rochester. These guidelines give you the opportunity to create a standard protocol, regardless the camera, setting and lightning situation. The captures are high end and ready for publication so there is no need to make a separate rapid, low end, workflow. As James in the VA, the Rijksmuseum faces a huge challenge digitizing large quantities of the collection (1,1 million objects) before the scheduled opening of our new building in 2013. Regards, Cecile van der Harten Hoofd Afdeling Beeld / Head Image Department Rijksmuseum Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 674 7153 F. van Mierisstraat 92 1071 RZ? Amsterdam Nederland c.vander.harten at rijksmuseum.nl -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] Namens Stanley Smith Verzonden: donderdag 22 juli 2010 22:04 Aan: mcn-l at mcn.edu Onderwerp: Re: [MCN-L] Rapid Digitization workflows Hi Gunter-- At MCN 2009 I organized a panel called Speed the Plow: Rapid Capture Digital Workflow. On the panel was Alan Newman from the National Gallery, Chris Edwards and John ffrench from Yale, Chris Edwards from ARTIC, and myself (Getty). I compiled the notes from all institutions into a single PDF, and I am attaching it here. At the Getty our Rapid Capture project was put into place to address the backlog of our Photography collection. We encountered a lot of unexpected institutional resistance, mostly centered around questions of quality. Some felt that if it is done faster it necessarily must result in an inferior product. Really the only difference between our normal workflow and the rapid capture is that we do not do a comparative color correction at the time of capture. It is surprising how much more you can get done if you eliminate this step-- we are doing up to 100 per day with a single operator-- easily
[MCN-L] Open positions at American Museum of Natural History digital team
Hi everyone, Just wanted to send a note that we're hiring three positions as part of our digital team - Web Applications Developer - Web Developer/Designer - New Media Specialist (writing/video/audio) Full descriptions found @ http://www.amnh.org/about/careers_at_amnh.php If you know someone who might be a good fit, have them e-mail digitaljobs at amnh.org with their resume/etc. If anyone has any specific questions I'd be happy to answer them as well. THANKS! robert Robert Duffy Webmaster // American Museum of Natural History 212-313-7418 // AIM: duffyDW // Skype: roberteduffyjr
[MCN-L] Applications now open! THATCamp Bay Area, October 9-10, 2010
(apologies in advance for the cross-posting) Hi everyone! Applications for THATCamp Bay Area just opened! It's easy, and I strongly encourage anyone with an interest in technology and cultural institutions to apply. This is a great event for newbies and seasoned experts alike. http://www.thatcampbayarea.org/apply Many of you are familiar with the THATCamp concept, but if you're not, The Humanities And Technology unconference is a user-generated conference (or powwow) in which folks from museums, archives, libraries, and all sorts of other digital humanities disciplines get together and talk shop, share new ideas, and make new friends. There's a more detailed about page here: http://www.thatcampbayarea.org/about which explains unconferences and THATCamp. THATCamp is open to anyone with an interest in the humanities and technology, and is accessible to newbies as well as experienced hackers and professionals. For newbies, or those who want to brush up on their skills, a concurrent BootCamp will be run, and will provide an introduction to some of the tools, methods, technologies and standards used by researchers in the digital humanities. There's no formal agenda, so if there's something you'd like to hear about in BootCamp, list it on the application form. It will be held on Pier 38 at the Automattic Lounge (Automattic are the folks behind Wordpress, and they've graciously agreed to host THATCamp Bay Area), October 9-10, 2010. This is over near the Financial District (not near Pier 39!), and for folks coming in from out of town, there are a number of wonderful hotels in downtown San Francisco, all within walking or streetcar distance from Pier 38. Because space is tight, there is an application process. If you?re interested in attending THATCamp Bay Area just fill in the brief application form, which has space for a bio, session ideas you might propose, and skills you might want to learn or teach in BootCamp. Applications will be open from August 1 to September 1, 2010 on the THATCampBay Area website: http://www.thatcampbayarea.org Participants will be notified by September 9th. The cost is cheap! We?re asking for a $25 donation which helps cover some of the costs of coffee and breakfast snacks, lunch on Saturday, T-shirts, and drinks on Saturday night. Be sure to check back on the website for more information, and follow @ THATCamp and #thatcamp on Twitter. Please let your friends know and feel free to share this with other listservs. ~Perian From the organizer: Hi folks, Thanks to you, THATCamp Bay Area is ON. We've got an inspiring location to hold it, and thanks to the help of a host of diverse sponsors, we'll be able to provide food and drink and swag and still keep the cost minimal to participants. Now for the exciting part--opening up the party to passionate people from multiple fields to come together with their questions and ideas and a blank sheet of paper for two days and see what happens. Now what? 1. Submit your Application. Because we're tight on space and doing this for the first time in the Bay Area, we're not sure what kind of turn out to expect, so early registrations will help! 2. Spread the Word. Please pass on info about THATCamp Bay Area to other innovators, humanist, technologists and the like that you think would be interested in it. If you use Twitter, I've put in some sample tweets below. We have a Call For Participants PDFhttp://www.thatcampbayarea.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/THATCampBayArea2010CFP.pdf available on the site which you can pass around or post. And I've included below a sample email you can use if you want to communicate that way as well. 3. Still Have Sponsor Ideas? We've kept our sponsorships small to attract a diverse group of sponsors, and this is an unconference--our costs are low. If you're thinking of sponsoring to support this kind of creative gathering, now's the time. We could still use the help, and it's a great opportunity to reach a unique group of catalysts. I'm looking forward to seeing you in October! Jon Jon Voss LookBackMaps.net http://www.lookbackmaps.net/ jon at LookBackMaps.net Twitter: LookBackMaps *Ideas for Tweets under 140 characters:* Apps now open! @THATCampSF: Innovators, humanists, technologists: join us Oct 9-10 for #THATCamp Bay Area. http://bit.ly/96E7Iu Innovators, humanists, technologists: join us at Automattic Lounge Oct 9-10 for #THATCamp Bay Area. http://bit.ly/96E7Iu via @THATCampSF *A 3 paragraph email--feel free to cut or include anything:* The Humanities and Technology Camp (THATCamp) Bay Area will take place October 9-10, 2010. Automattic/WordPress.com is hosting it at the Automattic Lounge on Pier 38 in SF. Since we have a limited number of spots (about 75), we'll be opening a simple application process on August 1. I hope you'll consider applying and spreading the word to your colleagues. The best place to subscribe to reminders and notices is www.twitter.com/thatcampsf. Attendees will
[MCN-L] Craig Glassner/GOGA/NPS is off the Rock.
I will be out of the office starting 08/01/2010 and will not return until 08/14/2010. This is an automated reply to your email. I will be out of the office (but checking my email from time to time) until August 14.
