[from a mini-discussion 9/29/15 at QUILTBAG++, with much thanks to Roo Khan of Palante Tech for skills and recommendations] Recently I was presented with a technology problem: the downloads in a rural, well-traveled, punk/artist community space are threatening that spaces’ security to retaining internet access. Is a strongarm solution – hard limits to the www –… Continue reading Digital Security Options for Punk Community Spaces
Data Mapping, Project Management: ArtSpan
ArtSpan is a community arts support organization based in the San Francisco Bay area who run the annual SF Open Studios. “We support emerging and established artists who contribute to San Francisco’s inimitable creative energy.†Until recently they run a Drupal 6 site and CiviCRM with a complex interface and custom code between the two. I created… Continue reading Data Mapping, Project Management: ArtSpan
Digital Catalog, Data Migration, Schema & Architecture Analysis: WLCC Research Lab
From 2014-2015, I worked with researchers and digital conservationists at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center at Clemson University to create a digital collection management system for the archeological research on The Hunley. Using CollectiveAccess as our destination, we imported over 90,000 records from MicrosoftAccess, cleaning the data and mapping it onto a more modern metadata… Continue reading Digital Catalog, Data Migration, Schema & Architecture Analysis: WLCC Research Lab
Femme Hacking
Femme hacking, n.: to use tacit knowledge of deprivileged structures [femme science] to apply roundabout methodologies of tool-using [hacking] in order to achieve an outcome. Having emerged from academia, I’ve thought a lot about the ways in which knowledge is articulated, permissioned, and authenticated: e.g., one must clearly express a defensible statement; problematized as: how do you know… Continue reading Femme Hacking
Heels on Wheels: Poster design, Web design, Community engagement (2010-2016)
Heels on Wheels is an art and community engagement project close to my heart for which I’ve built and maintained the WordPress website from 2010-2016, and created a series of posters and a graphic identity in order to promote a performance tour and monthly series which ultimately presented 50 events in 30 states and provinces… Continue reading Heels on Wheels: Poster design, Web design, Community engagement (2010-2016)
How-to: prepare to install software on a server
Server side software: it’s not just for hackers, folks! So many useful website platforms use software that runs on your server to do their work. So if you want to use these too, avoid frustration by making sure you’re prepared before you start. Say you want to install WordPress or Omeka on your server. These… Continue reading How-to: prepare to install software on a server
Liberation approaches to Technology: Interview
The fantastic author, librarian and activist Melissa Morrone [@InfAgit] interviewed me to discuss technology, feminism, decentralized networks of power, and liberation-focused approaches to teaching. quality content Read the whole interview here: http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=4778. A few choice quotes: MM: can you talk more about that in your approach towards technology and intimidation? HD: This plays into both… Continue reading Liberation approaches to Technology: Interview
WordPress, Web architecture, Content, Communications: workcollaboratively.com
Choosing a platform that works with a users’ skill and capacity is crucial for digital project success, so for the web presence and communications springboard for a consultant, Work Collaboratively, we chose a WordPress.com subscription and a simple theme and two-menu structure that’s easy to update. Content was scraped and adapted from a previous site, and… Continue reading WordPress, Web architecture, Content, Communications: workcollaboratively.com
Digital Archiving: How to Pick A Software
I’ve been building and teaching others how to build digital collections and archives for about three years now. Seeing that I often field questions from folks, here’s a starting list for those interested in creating online archives or collections. PLANNING YOUR DIGITAL COLLECTION Ask yourself the following questions, as a way to information-gather what you’ll… Continue reading Digital Archiving: How to Pick A Software
Raised Fist Review: Punk Music
Who among us who #1 goes to see bands, and #2 has the physical ability, has never raised a fist at any show ever? Rock. The. Fuck. On. Right??!! These raised fists show up in punk flyers from the 90’s and GUESS WHAT: the 90’s are back, y’all. Positive Force | http://raisedfist.femmetech.org/items/show/51 Positive Force was… Continue reading Raised Fist Review: Punk Music