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San Jose State University, School of Information

Archive-It Partner Since: Aug, 2014

Organization Type: Colleges & Universities

Organization URL: https://slisweb.sjsu.edu/   

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Abandoned Detroit

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

This collection is comprised of a modest sampling of sites that feature images, articles, and commentary reflecting diverse perspectives on photographing Detroit’s urban and industrial ruins. Photographs of abandoned and decaying spaces in Detroit, also known as “ruin porn,” have become the poster child for industrial decline in the United States. The term ruin porn is attributed to James Griffioen, Detroit resident and photographer, who used the term during a 2009 interview with Vice magazine to describe journalists flocking to Detroit following the 2008 financial crisis. Griffioen argued that these journalists neglected the complexity of the city’s economic problems and overlooked examples of health and growth by presenting the images out of context and through a prism of stylized photography to manipulate the narrative that the media presents about the city. As the economic health of Detroit begins to rebound, these discussions will be a part of its history; the possible transformation of these buildings and spaces from ruin to reclamation will make documenting its progression even more important.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities Society & Culture Detroit (Mich.) Ruins, Modern Detroit (Mich.)--History Photojournalism Architecture, American Architecture and society Abandoned buildings

Afterschool Programming for K-12

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

This collection consists of sites that would be helpful in implementing afterschool programs for grades K-12. These web sites offer ideas for programming, as well as suggestions for why programming is important and examples of current afterschool programs. This information would be useful to librarians and teachers.

Subject:   Society & Culture Arts & Humanities Universities & Libraries afterschool programs, after-school education, youth--education, libraries, libraries--public services, programming, instruction

American Heritage

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

This collection seeks to preserve American Heritage by documenting a snapshot of the historically, culturally, scientifically, or just plain interesting aspects of the United States of America through exploring the collections of the Smithsonian Institution. Content includes text, photographs, and videos of genetically valuable animals at the National Zoo; online exhibitions including text, photographs, and, in some cases, videos depicting important stories in American history including snapshots of material culture, transportation history, extinct species that used to populate North America, the Civil War, and correspondence. By collecting and archiving this content we will be preserving the Treasures of America.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities Government - US Federal American Heritage

Berlin Wall Graffiti Art

Archived since: Nov, 2014

Description:

Our mission is to capture the public perception of the art (also known as graffiti) on Germany’s Berlin Wall on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in November 2014. This is a collection of images, discussions, and a website devoted to the graffiti on the Wall. It deals in particular with the East Side Gallery in Berlin, the Wall’s famous murals and some of the controversy associated with the Wall and its graffiti artwork.

Subject:   Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989, in art Graffiti Berlin-Politics and government City planning--Germany--Berlin Graffiti artists Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989--Pictorial works Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989 Berlin (Germany)--Buildings, structures, etc Art galleries, Commercial Art--Germany--Berlin--Exhibitions

Ebola Outbreak

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

This collection consists of news articles, images, video, research data, and public health announcements surrounding the 2014 Ebola outbreak.

Subject:   Ebola virus disease Emerging infectious diseases

Family History/Genealogy

Archived since: Oct, 2016

Description:

This collection consists of websites that document personal family histories as well as contextual local history that illuminates individual family stories.

Subject:   Society & Culture Blogs & Social Media Arts & Humanities Genealogy

Just KITTEN Around!

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

From Grumpy Cat to I Can Has Cheeseburger, America’s obsession with cat humor has reached its pinnacle with the emergence of the internet and digital technologies. In particular, feline enthusiasts have found the perfect outlet for their special brand of humor in social media. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and various blogs have become a vast digital repository for photographs of cats with spaghetti on their heads, videos of cats performing martial arts, and memes of cats delivering (in broken English) the clever comebacks as only they can. The aim of this collection is to preserve the phenomenon of internet cat humor by archiving those particular websites that capture the sheer lunacy, utter enjoyment, and social commentary of felines on the web through photographs, animation, video and games. More importantly, these websites represent the unique bond that humans have shared with cats over thousands of years. Although on the surface, many of them might seem utterly ridiculous, these websites capture the love and devotion humans have for cats, and stand to tell us a little something about ourselves. If they make you laugh at least once, they have done their job. We think your laughter, love for cats, and the enjoyment you derive from watching cats bounce across your computer screen are worth preserving. We hope that you agree.

Subject:   Society & Culture Blogs, Cats, Cats-Humor, Interactive multimedia, Social media

Landscapes in Passing

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

This collection consists of images, reviews, interviews, and exhibits related to the exhibition 'Landscapes in Passing", and its three photographers: Elaine Mayes, Steve Fitch, and Robbert Flick.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities Society & Culture Landscape Photography-United States, Landscape Photography –Exhibitions, Landscape Photographers, Photographers--United States

The Berenst(E)ain Bears Conspiracy

Archived since: Oct, 2016

Description:

This collection consists of articles, websites, multi-media, and social media sites that cover the topic of the Berenst(E)ain Bears conspiracy. The conspiracy surrounds the spelling of the name of the popular children's book series and animated TV show The Berenstain Bears.

Subject:   Society & Culture Blogs & Social Media Arts & Humanities Conspiracy theories Berenstain Bears (Fictitious characters) Memories Conspiracies in popular culture Social media Wit and humor Spelling errors World Wide Web--Social aspects

Unusual Places in America

Archived since: Oct, 2016

Description:

This collection consists of websites that focus on the unusual, weird, unique, and odd places found in the United States of America.

Subject:   Society & Culture Weird and wonderful--United States Curiosities and wonders--United States

Wind Energy Resources of Eastern United States

Archived since: Sep, 2014

Description:

A collection of selected web sites related to wind power in the Eastern United States

Subject:   Renewable Energy Wind Power Plants Offshore wind power plants

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