accessing ubu: a (cautionary) fairy tale
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This is the presentation I gave at the International Symposium for Media Libraries and Archives in the 21st Century at LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial in Gijón (Asturias), Spain.TRANSCRIPT
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Accessing Ubu: A (Cautionary) Fairy Tale
Margaret Smith, 28 May 2010International Symposium: Media Libraries and Archives For the 21st Century
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Accessing UbuWeb
• What makes UbuWeb different? • What are its strengths/weaknesses regarding
access? • How can we address these in the future?
• What lessons are applicable beyond UbuWeb?
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What is UbuWeb?
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Once upon a time...
"You reach a point where you don't work for money"- Walt Disney
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"Ever just the same, ever a surprise..."
What is UbuWeb, really?
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"When hearts are high, the time will fly, so whistle while you work"
Ethos, pt. 1
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"It's our problem-free philosophy!"
Ethos, pt. 2
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"A whole new world! A new fantastic point of view"
Strengths
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"Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?"
Weaknesses
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"You got troubles, and I got them too"
To infinity and beyond?
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Many thanks to:LABoralUbuWebDisney(?)
Margaret Smith@megvmeg
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"When you wish upon a star..."