Abstract:
Many libraries have been posting collections of materials on the internet for users across the world to transcribe, tag, or describe. These crowdsourcing projects draw on resources beyond those an institution can command, open the collections to many users who might not otherwise find them, and can generate excellent publicity, but may also generate unexpected pitfalls. The speakers on this panel have all been involved in crowdsourcing projects (DIY History, What’s On the Menu, and Old Weather), and will bring their expertise to a discussion of when and why to use crowdsourcing, what to consider before starting a project, and what others can learn from both their successes and disappointments.
Description:
Sponsored by Bonhams; Speakers: Rebecca Federman, Electronic Resources Coordinator & Culinary Collections Librarian, The New York Public Library; Michael Inman, Curator of Rare Books, The New York Public Library; Mark C. Mollan, Archivist, Old Navy/Maritime Reference Section, National Archives and Records Administration; Greg Prickman, Head, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Iowa Libraries, University of Iowa; Moderator: Sarah Horowitz, Head of Special Collections/Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Haverford College
