Grace L. Wilson, MLIS Head of Digital Collections - Assistant Professor 

James Madison University Libraries

Session description:

This session will give an introduction to creating digital exhibitions with limited resources. By reviewing some basic concepts behind planning a digital exhibition, and exploring key considerations when selecting technology and tools, participants will make progress towards outlining a plan of action for creating their own exhibition. We’ll look at a few free tools and resources including Omeka and timelineJS, while reflecting on how digital exhibitions can balance accessibility and innovation.

 

Bio:

Grace Wilson received her MLIS from the University of South Carolina and has been working with digital collections for the past ten years. Currently she is the Head of Digital Collections at James Madison University Libraries where she leads the digitization and preservation of unique library materials; manages repositories where that content resides; and partners with colleagues to meet the evolving needs of digital scholarship and scholarly communication. Grace has a background in visual resources and art history that informs her user-centered approach to digital exhibitions.