Digital Divide In Artifact Preservation Technology
Document Type
Panel Presentation
Keywords
Technology, Anthropology, Profession
Biography
I am Cassidy Shively, I was born and raised in Cabell County West Virginia. I have always enjoyed school and strived for academic success. In my spare time I enjoy expanding my rock collection and spending time with friends. The study of Archeology in Anthropology has always fascinated me.
Major
Archeological Anthropology
Advisor for this project
Dr. Kristi Fondren, Dr. Robin Conely-Riner, Dr. Nicholas Freidin
Abstract
This study's main goal is to determine a digital divide in professions that preserve artefacts and records. This study will examine if professionals in the field of archeology, curation, preservation, etc struggle with the use of new technologies for digitizing artefacts and records. There are not many research studies on this topic. It would be good to understand if there is a digital divide as it would provide the evidence needed to improve the professionals abilities and access to technology in order to save and preserve more important materials digitally. I will conduct a survey and voluntary interview analysis of this issue in order to collect the most accurate information. It will include professionals in fields that use digital preservation technologies.
Digital Divide In Artifact Preservation Technology
This study's main goal is to determine a digital divide in professions that preserve artefacts and records. This study will examine if professionals in the field of archeology, curation, preservation, etc struggle with the use of new technologies for digitizing artefacts and records. There are not many research studies on this topic. It would be good to understand if there is a digital divide as it would provide the evidence needed to improve the professionals abilities and access to technology in order to save and preserve more important materials digitally. I will conduct a survey and voluntary interview analysis of this issue in order to collect the most accurate information. It will include professionals in fields that use digital preservation technologies.
