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British Columbia History Digitization Program invites grant applications for the preservation of historical British Columbia materials

Charity Village

The University of British Columbia‘s British Columbia History Digitization Program invites applications from private or public institutions and agencies that have the preservation of historical British Columbia materials as part of their mandate.

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An Ars Technica history of the Internet, part 1

Ars Technica

In a very real sense, the Internet, this marvelous worldwide digital communications network that youre using right now, was created because one man was annoyed at having too many computer terminals in his office. The year was 1966. The agency was created in 1958 by President Eisenhower in response to the launch of Sputnik.

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Digital Museums Canada launches call for proposals for funding

Charity Village

Digital Museums Canada invites eligible museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for up to $250,000 in funding to create a range of bilingual digital products, including virtual exhibits and tours, web-based games, and educational resources.

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New on SSIR: A New Tool for Digital Storytelling

Amy Sample Ward

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. Museums, tour groups, and history societies could all make use of Historypin for sharing tours and routes, complete with images and stories. People can follow along via the mobile application or the website.

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Content Strategy for Digital Collections: Archives, Libraries, and Museums

Forum One

Museums, archives, and libraries share many goals and functions. These institutions have had to most recently revise their playbooks to use the digital space as a primary channel in making their collections accessible to visitors. The items that museums, archives, and libraries collect reflect the human spirit.

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Five Digital Trends and Strategies to Help Museums and Cultural Organizations Reach Audiences Today

Forum One

Museums and cultural organizations, like the family of Smithsonian institutions and others we’re fortunate to work with at Forum One, have a wealth of opportunities when it comes to digital engagement. Consider all the ways that museums engage online. We help museums create these campaigns.

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Exceptional Digital Experiences for Museums and Cultural Institutions

Forum One

Museums are magical places, where history, culture, art, and science seem to come to life. Crafting digital experiences for institutions thought of as “in-person” or “hands-on” may seem like a challenge, but it’s a practice we relish at Forum One. Forum One partnered with the Museum to launch their new brand to the world.

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