Wasn't real excited about this site. Probably because would use it very rarely in my library.
Seemed to be more for academic librairies. Put in Sitting Bull and came up with a brief summary
and more information at Cornell University.
Then put in Calamity Jane and came up with 79 hits with listed sites including New York Public
Library, Montana Historical Society and Montana State University. Was a little fuzzy on how
to access the information.
Camio on the other hand was quite impressive. I enjoyed enlarging the pictures. Found a teaspoon, sugar bowl, tea urn, Sons of Liberty bowl and teapot all made by Revere. The enlarged
pictures were beautiful. Not only would this be a great resource for the Art teacher but could
also see it being incorporated into Language, History and Government courses.
When I typed in Sioux got 63 wonderful prints that once again would be great for History.
Found the creating a webpage fun and very useful. Wasn't to hard. Will definitely introduce this to the art teacher.
Was a little surprised that my first 3 artists I searched for weren't listed espcially Georgia
O'Keefe. Did get 730 hits for Rembrandt which again would be great for art courses.
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Hi, Jo! Thanks for giving these a whirl. You are right, ArchiveGrid is aimed mostly at historians. You can see descriptions of items held at libraries, but would have to contact the individual library for details about photocopies or seeing the item (Field Trip!). I'm enthusiastic about CAMIO, too. In addition to teachers' use, it could be a great presentation help for students. Please try Georgia O'Keeffe again, spelling her name with 2 "f"s. You will be pleased with the results. Thanks for your comments, and Happy National Library Week!
ReplyDeleteDang it, Cathy! Sorry for the "Hi, Jo"--subliminal thinking as your profile "cup of Joe" was to my right & in my mind! Please pardon me!
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