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The Delphi Project A Museum Collections Browser Olga Amuzinskaya, Adrienne Hilgert, Jon Lesser, Patrick Schmitz, Gerald Yu Advisor: Ray Larson Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology Founded in 1901 2-3 Million objects, spanning thousands of years In Kroeber Hall, across from Strada Café
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The Delphi ProjectA Museum Collections Browser Olga Amuzinskaya, Adrienne Hilgert, Jon Lesser, Patrick Schmitz, Gerald Yu Advisor: Ray Larson
Phoebe A. HearstMuseum of Anthropology • Founded in 1901 • 2-3 Million objects, spanning thousands of years • In Kroeber Hall, across from Strada Café
Background, motivation • Museum has rich history, tremendous collections
Background, motivation • Museum has rich history, tremendous collections • Very little space, limited exhibits budget
Background, motivation • Museum has rich history, tremendous collections • Very little space, limited exhibits budget • Existing collection management system a bad choice for web support
Background, motivation • Museum has rich history, tremendous collections • Very little space, limited exhibits budget • Existing collection management system a bad choice for web support • Great opportunity for I-School skills, plus lots of fun
Project Objectives • Build a system that exposes the breadth and depth of the museum collections
Project Objectives • Build a system that exposes the breadth and depth of the museum collections • Incorporate social media features for a compelling visitor experience
Project Objectives • Build a system that exposes the breadth and depth of the museum collections • Incorporate social media features for a compelling visitor experience • Convert existing information system into browser usable by public and researchers
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