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Learning to Let Go: Changing Patterns of Participation and Learning through the Digital Collections of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)
Michela Clari, University of Edinburgh, UK
Philip Graham, RCAHMS, UK
http://www.rcahms.gov.uk
Learning to Let Go: Changing Patterns of Participation and Learning through the Digital Collections of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)
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RCAHMS
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digital archives
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social media
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Canmore
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Flickr Commons
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Scotland Abstract:
For over 100 years RCAHMS has been charged with recording, interpreting and sharing information on the built heritage of Scotland. In recent years the institution has been involved in a number of online initiatives, both independently and in partnership with other organizations.
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Paper - in formal session
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http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/ In the hands of the user: online engagement and user contributions to RCAHMS’ digital archive Canmore
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digital archives
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cultural heritage
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Canmore
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user generated material
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Edinburgh University
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RCAHMS Abstract:
In the summer of 2009 the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS, www.rcahms.gov.uk) launched an upgraded version of its online archive, Canmore.
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Demonstration - show your project
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http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/