After a few discussions with archivists, the audio guidelines are complete at the Archives level. Next step-setting up meetings with the people in the library who will support the development of technology needed for this project.
The Archives just bought a new digital camera to take photos of exhibits, presentations, etc., so I spent some time with Library IT (computers are admin only privileges) who tried to get the software loaded on the virtual PC (it was PC-only) on my Mac to try and make things easier for my co-workers who aren't used to Macs.
After trying to get the virtual PC to recognize the camera, trying to get it the software to recognize the camera as an import location, trying to load the photos correctly (and many times of turning the camera on and off), he got it to work. We decided that the process will be much too confusing for anyone to easily learn (if I'm not around to load the photos), and decided iPhoto is a much better option. You plug in the camera, turn it on, iPhoto loads automatically, imports the photos where you want, and then you do whatever you want with them. Maybe these problems are Parallels-related, but if I've learned anything from working with Macs and PCs, it's that Macs do it better, and with fewer headaches!
I'm teaching the staff how to use iPhoto at next week's staff meeting.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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