Comic Books and Career Guides
As a graduate student in an American Studies program, each semester I am exposed to a panoply of incredible and […]
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Planning the Lifespan of Digital Projects
The web is not known for its permanence. But just how long should the shelf-life be for a digital history […]
There's An App for That
In the first few months of assuming the position of Executive Director at my current institution, I was contacted by […]
Memory and the Work of Art
What does history look like? In school, we learn to conceive of time in a linear fashion, using dates as […]
Embracing Wikipedia?
As September approaches, teachers and professors across the country are no doubt dusting off their speeches about why Wikipedia is […]
Making Space for the Community
Civic engagement comes in different shapes and sizes. Last month, I wrote about how one museum uses its history and […]
Experience and Education
The new school year is upon us, almost, and that makes me think of students returning to class in hopes […]
Every Month Should be Intern Appreciation Month
So much of what we do in the public history field, especially in these economic times, depends on the diligent […]
An Ode to the Tenement Museum
This week, Nina Simon at Museum 2.0 wrote about institutions with a public service perspective – museums that have transformed […]
Why You Shouldn't Ignore Social Media (Even If You Want To)
Despite my day job in digital humanities, I am a reluctant social media user in my personal life. I dabble […]