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organizing a DPLA Service Hub in Missouri

Learn about the local efforts and progress in organizing a Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) Service Hub in Missouri. This includes discussions on digital collaboration, networking, linked data platforms, and digital exhibitions in the state. Discover the current state and next steps in becoming a DPLA Service Hub in Missouri.

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organizing a DPLA Service Hub in Missouri

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  1. organizing a DPLA Service Hub in Missouri Chris Freeland Associate University Librarian Washington University Libraries Washington University in St. Louis 1 April 2014 Local participation in the Digital Public Library of America @chrisfreeland

  2. My history with DPLA Local organizing efforts in missouri Status & next Steps

  3. My history with DPLA Jessamyn West, March 2011. http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamthebestartist/5492707048/

  4. June 2011, Tech Summit • Major decisions • DPLA should “enable, provide, facilitate” • Aggregate existing data and create new • Less emphasis on the front door, more on services & multiple entry points • Openness – “No New Gatekeepers!” • Identify gaps/needs in current systems

  5. April 2012, Early Hackathon

  6. My history with DPLA Local organizing efforts in missouri Status & next Steps

  7. Current state of digital collaboration in missouri Current, sponsored by State Library & State Archives Early 2000’s, state-wide digitization model Platform Local, casual discussions Conferences & networking

  8. Social engineering from existing networks Cultural heritage organizations & beyond: TECHO-STL Technology Exchange for Cultural Heritage Organizations in ST. Louis Libraries Museums Universities Technology Partners Financial Institutions Opportunity to share experience, collaborate Linked Data Platforms Digital Exhibitions

  9. September 2013, Considerations for Missouri • Who can be the Service Hub in Missouri? • Missouri Digital Heritage (contentDM) in migration • Timing • STL 250th • Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 100th • Demand • What questions can’t be asked of DPLA about Missouri right now? • Reuse • Lessons learned from other Hubs • What else could our group of interested libraries do together? • Scope of content

  10. The “missouriness” of a digital object http://www.flickr.com/photos/28864552@N02/10859202903

  11. The “missouriness” of a digital object http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/manuscripts/papyri/wtu.inventory.34.html

  12. My history with DPLA Local organizing efforts in missouri Status & next Steps

  13. Progress • Admin working group • Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis • Missouri History Museum • Washington University in St. Louis • Technical group • Led by David Henry at Missouri History Museum • Participation and support from Missouri Digital Heritage • Message/Invitation out Feb 28 to universities, public libraries, consortia https://www.flickr.com/photos/mohistory/10843826765/in/set-72157637643632046

  14. Goal • By October 2014, the digital collections of contributing institutions will be made available on DPLA through a Missouri-centered hub 214 days…and counting!

  15. Technical engineering • Similar technology profile as described by Wake Forest • REPOX & OAI • Guidance from community of developers and DPLA staff • Shared technology experience Missouri specifics: Path of least resistance • Aggregator will be a silent utility without UI at startup • OAI as minimum entry today • More onramps to come

  16. Where we are today • Construction • Demonstration • Conversation

  17. Next steps https://www.flickr.com/photos/mohistory/11968920314/in/set-72157637643632046

  18. Q&A organizing a DPLA Service Hub in Missouri Chris Freeland Associate University Librarian Washington University Libraries Washington University in St. Louis 1 April 2014 Local participation in the Digital Public Library of America @chrisfreeland

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