human movements archive - a blank canvas technology space
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Assignment for LIS 654 to design a technology space drawing from other spaces as inspiration.TRANSCRIPT
Human Movements ArchiveBlank Technology Canvas Report
April Ibarra Siqueiros
LIS 654
About
The Human Movements Archive (HMA) is a space dedicated to preserving objects made as part of a social movement and using various technologies to make this collection effectively accessible to those interested in learning studying these topics.
Inspirations
1. Interference Archive in Brooklyn, New York
◦ Collects
grassroots
printed objects
from social
movements
◦ Space for: film
screenings, talks,
and exhibitions
http://mulchthief.blogspot.com/2012/08/collecting-imagery-at-interference.html
Inspirations
2. Livraria da Vila in São Paulo, Brazil
http://www10.aeccafe.com/blogs/arch-showcase/2012/08/08/livraria-da-vila-in-sao-paulo-brazil-by-isay-weinfeld/
◦ Bookstore chain
with about 8
locations
◦ Designed as
more of a
meeting place
and cultural
institution with
lamps, sofas, and
floor pillows
Inspirations
3. Applied Engineering and Technology Library in University of Texas in San Antonio
http://www.ujmn.com/p.php?p=66&proj=1#
◦ A library with
only electronic
books and
journals
◦ Space was
maximized for
study rooms and
computer use
Inspirations
4. The Center for Science and Technology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
http://www.ujmn.com/our-work/la-salle-university-center-science-technology
◦ An undergrad
academic and
research facility
◦ Space for:
research labs,
classrooms,
community and
lounge areas
Collaborative Partners
Activist Archivists “We are a network of media archivists who support the efforts of individuals and communities to voice their concerns and opinions utilizing all of the digital tools available in our age.”
Columbia University Institute for the Study of Human Rights “…founded on an interdisciplinary commitment to the study of human rights.”
Demographic
Activists
Students
Researchers
Anyone interested in learning
The Facility and Services
Rooms:
Archive – shelves with physical documents
Computers – to access online and electronic materials
Collaborative – LCD screens, whiteboard and glass walls to write on, projectors
Individual – creative study space for solo research
http://www.home-designing.com/2009/10/googles-offices-from-around-europe
The Facility and Services
Digitization
Geotagging
Linked Data
Open Source
http://harshforms.blogspot.com/2012/10/typo-exhibition-punk-feminisms.html
The Facility and Services
More Web 2.0 Concepts & Social Media
Tumblr
Flickr
Youtube
Blogging
Social Tagging
Goals of HMA
Preserve and make archive collection accessible via technologies
Facilitate a space for collaborative and individual research
Apply Web 2.0 concepts to better reach patrons
Uphold the priority to always meet user needs by utilizing effective tools