Now that there is some background information and content up on the blog, it’s about time for an update on the actual project. I have been working on the project for a full four(!) months now. After spending some time immersed in the microfilm records of the YWCA of the U.S.A. records I feel a renewed appreciation for the work that the women of YWCA USA have done for social justice issues since their beginnings in the late nineteenth century as well as a responsibility to do them right by creating rich metadata. There will be much more on metadata creation to come. Today I am going to focus on preparation. Continue reading
The Shoe Campaign
In the 1920’s YWCA USA launches a campaign for sensible shoes. Educational materials and pamphlets were created citing studies and opinions from physicians and shoe manufacturers. Materials feature diagrams, illustrations, and information on the importance of a healthy foot. The … Continue reading
Introducing the project charter
A brief post today to introduce the project charter. In order to hold ourselves accountable and to be transparent to our community, a project charter was drafted for this two year project. Included is a purpose statement and goals, activity timeline, communication strategies, resource descriptions, and other guiding information. This document will be iterative as we go throughout the project and may change as we learn and adapt. You can read the project charter [here] and can refer back to it on the [documentation] page at any time.