tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555268702078238677.post3387419324431155354..comments2012-01-03T11:20:49.026-08:00Comments on librarianna: reflections on week 1ariannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897265001298963078noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555268702078238677.post-46316153205577121072010-10-22T07:12:31.189-07:002010-10-22T07:12:31.189-07:00I do like the idea of randomizing the “Featured ex...I do like the idea of randomizing the “Featured exhibit” though I don’t want to call it that. There are plenty of more respectful terms to use. I also like the way the metadata is hidden on the NYPL site, so you can click to hide/display. I find the persistent display of the Metadata to be distracting and if the viewer has a personal connection to the subject it may feel impersonal. This is a memorial as well as an archive.<br /><br />On that note, we can only fill in the data we have and can reasonably assume. It would be dishonest to fill in where we are guessing. We had trouble because our subject’s fiancé and sister looked similar and it was difficult to tell who was who. I can only hope that the family and friends will view the page and fill in the names and dates that we don’t have right now. The memories we preserve will have to be representative. Their stories will have to be told by the families and friends, themselves. The emotional component will be difficult for us right now, because we are working with the memories of people, living and grieving in our community, this is particularly tough. We can only show reminders for the community.Molly B. Dillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128001047604837140noreply@blogger.com