Boston Regional Forum - May 2018
Details
Location: Tufts University, Breed Memorial Hall (http://conferences.tufts.edu/space-detail/breed-memorial-hall)
Date: May 3, 2018 (Thursday)
Time: 9am - 5pm
Parking: Parking & transportation
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/archivesspace-regional-forum-boston-2018-tickets-42955347601
On-site volunteer signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCtn-iachta4-YD7DTQMuhlg7aG2JVvOi-eppnaNxY8/edit?usp=sharing
Goals, outcomes, objectives of regional forums
Connecting people in their region
Opportunities to hear how others are using ASpace
Opportunities to learn new skills in using ASpace
Opportunities to work together
To meet more people and learn tips and tricks from each other
Program
Morning program
Morning snacks/refreshments – sponsored by LYRASIS
Time | Topic | Lead | Note | Time allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9:00 am - 9:08 am | Welcome remarks | Welcome message from Tufts University
|
| 5-10 minutes |
9:09 am - 9:15 am | Welcome message | Welcome message from the program team
| Include updates/news | 5-10 minutes |
9:15 am - 9:45 am | Invited speaker presentation | Staff Interface enhancement recommendations
| 20 minutes for speakers; 10 minutes for questions | |
9:45 am - 10:15 am | Invited speaker conversation | Technology, Development, Collaboration, etc
| 20 minutes for speakers; 10 minutes for questions | |
10:15 am - 10:30 am | Break |
|
| 15 minutes |
10:30 am - 11:10 am | Lightning rounds | Taming a two-headed monster: ArchivesSpace at Harvard / Kate Donovan, Harvard University This will be a lightning update on the status of ArchivesSpace in the Harvard Library: using the staff interface while launching the public interface. Customizing the Digital Object Manager Plug-in / Margaret Peachy, Tufts University At Tufts we did work to customize the Digital Object Manager (DOM) so that we could use it to batch update metadata on digital object records. I'll talk about how I worked with an in-house developer to customize the plug-in and demo how it functions and fits into our workflows. Road-testing the PUI: How DIY Usability Testing taught us about users’ mental models for online archival research – Part 1 / Eve Neiger, Yale University Road-testing the PUI: How DIY Usability Testing taught us about users’ mental models for online archival research – Part 2 / Tracy MacMath, Yale University As part of the ArchivesSpace Public User Interface implementation at Yale University Library, a Usability and Accessibility Workgroup was formed and tasked with assessing the usability and accessibility of the new ArchivesSpace PUI. Set to replace the current Yale Finding Aid Database (YFAD), the PUI presents archival description in a very different way than current static online finding aids. To set priorities and make decisions about visuals, data display, site structure, settings, and other enhancements, our team conducted qualitative facilitated usability tests with users from our target audience. Working with representatives from five user groups – undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, library staff, and outside researchers - we conducted 16 usability tests between February 1, 2018 and February 16, 2018 in a test instance of the PUI. We also tested the site for compatibility with screen readers and for WCAG 2.0 compliance. Results of the tests were compiled in a report with recommendations that address confusions, road blocks, and frustrations faced by users. As is often the case, usability and accessibility issues overlapped, providing a stronger argument for some key changes. We would like to present our process for usability testing along with a few findings from our report. Ah! ASnake! What do I do? / Dave Mayo, Harvard University A short introduction to the ArchivesSnake client library, with examples. ArchivesSnake is a Python library meant to make working with the API simpler and reduce the duplication of effort around scripting the ArchivesSpace API. | Slides | 40 minutes (5 min each speaker) |
11:10 am - 11:20 am | Lightning round q&a |
| For all speakers | 10 minutes |
11:20 am - 11:30 am | Break |
|
| 10 minutes |
11:30 am - 12:00 | Break-out sessions |
|
| 30 minutes |
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Break for lunch on your own | Host institution will provide a list of nearby options for lunch. |
| 90 minutes |
Afternoon program
Afternoon snacks/refreshments – sponsored by Atlas
Time | Topics | Lead | Note | Time allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Afternoon activity | Afternoon program/workshop
|
| 2.5 hours |
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Closing remarks/wrap-up | Closing remarks from the program
|
| 5-10 minutes |
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Happy hour/mixer |
| ? |
After forum mixer/reception/happy hour
Selection of appetizers – sponsored by Boston Library Consortium
Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square
Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of Tufts University. They serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Their bar also offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list.
Transportation options:
Campus Shuttle from Breed Memorial Hall. Walk to Carmichael Hall for shuttle stop – (0.1 mile; 4 minute walk) – shuttle loops around campus
Bus options from Breed Memorial Hall (94 Davis or 96 Harvard)
Walking directions from Breed Memorial Hall (1.2 miles; 25 minute walk)
Driving directions from Breed Memorial Hall (8 minute drive; street parking available)
Open to everyone.
Evaluation
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Notes
Notes from the morning presentation are in this google drive folder. Special thanks to Anne Marie Lyons (Training and Library Solutions Consultant, Atlas Systems) for sharing these notes!
Photos
Do you have photos from the forum you'd like to share? Please upload them to this shared google drive folder: https://tinyurl.com/y88sgpa4