And here we are at this final post in the "Data We Love" series for #LoveDataStanford during #LoveData23 Week! For all the data curators out there, you will appreciate this example of well-prepared data. Take note, future data depositors! Show your love for your data by taking care to prepare for its use by others!
Today we celebrate transformative data in this penultimate post in the "Data We Love" series for #LoveDataStanford during #LoveData23 Week! Head's up: if the phrase "collections as data" means anything to you, this one should be especially compelling, but we all can learn from this exemplary approach to transforming data in the interest of past, present and future!
Stan Brakhage (1933-2003) is regarded as one of the most significant figures in the post-war history of experimental filmmaking in the United States. A special one night only triple-play viewing was held last week to celebrate Stan Brakhage, these new acquistions, and the donor, Prof. Margaret Cohen. These silent films are from the Songs cyle (1964-1969) including 23rd Psalm Branch (1966-1967), which is anomalous in its length and content.
It is my delight to share the news that Kabir Hermon is joining the staff of Digital Library Systems and Services as our new Audio Digitization Specialist. Kabir’s first day will be Monday, September 20, and he will be working alongside Geoff Willard and Michael Angeletti at our media preservation facilities on the Stanford Redwood City campus.