> I thought I'd pose the question of 'what next?'
...
> * More work on the wiki/document to present the case for
> including APIs to decision makers (should we set ourselves a
> target date for
> publication?)
My gut feeling is that we need to address the institutional issues,
including making a case for APIs and for 'letting go' of our data
(especially if it's actually been created for publication).
At two different events recently, someone has asked if all this means
'the death of the curator'. I think that's an important perception, and
one we should acknowledge. Perhaps some kind of 'outreach' project for
curators, educators and documentation staff is needed in parallel with
the geek work?
cheers, Mia
Mia Ridge
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Museum of London Group
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