story of 100 objects project, special collections bradford
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Intro to 100 Objects online exhibition, showcasing amazing archives and rare books at Bradford University via power of social mediaTRANSCRIPT
100 (Amazing) Objectshttp://100objectsbradford.wordpress.com/@100objectsbrad
Alison CullingfordSpecial Collections, University of Bradford
@speccollbrad
Share the Power of Social Media!
Where we were
Autumn 2010
One day, two meetings ...Everyone was talking about a certain BBC series ...
I love the British Museum 100
Objects podcasts!Yes, aren’t they
great? I downloaded them
all!I’m getting the
book for Christmas!
Let’s do our own 100 Objects!
Online exhibitionOne Object per weekWordPress blog plus other social media
It works!
It has been very interesting looking at
the 100 Objects ... (our vice chancellor) Love your project!
Can we make a film with you and
the objects?
I was telling my friend about the
Notebook (no. 3)
That new graduate is my
colleague! (no. 8)
Why it works
Social media lets archives share hidden gems with new audiences!
Share the story @100objectsbrad
Ask me more@speccollbrad
With thanks to the British Museum!