Digital ANZAC?

Thanks Sue Hutley for pointing out that the ANZAC centenary is fast approaching. Sue asks, “How can we make it easier for Australians (and everyone interested in the Anniversary 1914-1918) to connect with our collections of significance?”

That sounds like a session … or two! Digitisation projects at local, state, national and international levels will provide access to an enormous amount of material held in their archives. What sort of tools are necessary to support connection suitable for students, teachers, researchers, and the general public. What tools are already available? What should we think about building to prepare for the Centenary?

There could be scope for discussion and hacking with this subject. Session facilitators are welcome to volunteer before or on the day. Hackers might want to come prepared.

It’s worth noting here the recent Library Hack and Gov Hack competitions. The Edge provides the space and facilities for a day of collaborative hacking in the session streams. Contact us any way you like if you wish to coordinate: thatcampbrisbane.org/contact/