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Join the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center as a Community Data Curation intern!
APPLY THOUGH CAREERS.FIU.EDU
JOB ID: 529802
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10TH, 2023
📣 Join the Digital Scholar Studio's 2-part workshop on Survey Writing, TODAY at 2-3pm ET!
📚 Part 1: Master social science-based questions.
🔧 Part 2 on 9/29: Live Qualtrics demo.
🎤 Host: Kelley Rowan
🔗 Register: go.fiu.edu/surveywriting
#FIU #Workshops #Qualtrics
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#OnThisDay in 1972, the Douglas Entrance in #CoralGables earned its spot on the U.S. National Register. Admire it in person or explore more in the Coral Gables Memory Collection: dpanther.fiu.edu/dpanther/co…
#FlashbackFriday #NationalRegister #OTD
ALT A black and white photograph depicting the Douglas Entrance, also known as 'La Puerta del Sol,' in Coral Gables, Florida. The historic archway, influenced by Mediterranean Revival architecture, serves as a prominent entry point to the city: http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/FI12042504/00001
ALT A black and white image showcasing the Douglas Entrance in Coral Gables, Florida, captured from a unique angle decades after its original construction. The archway's details and surrounding structures reflect its enduring significance and Mediterranean Revival style: http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/FI12042502/00001
ALT Original illustrated site plan titled 'Douglas St. Entrance - Coral Gables, Walter DeGarmo - Phineas E. Paist - Denman Fink - Associate Architects - Miami - FL.' The plan outlines the intended architectural layout for the Douglas Entrance, highlighting its grand vision: http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/FI12042427/00001
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Digital Collections retweeted
History majors! We have two upcoming fellowships. Applications due 10/15:
*Chair’s Undergraduate Scholarship* - $200 to travel to a conference or workshop.
*History Launching Fellowship* - $200 to apply to graduate or professional school; take GREs, LSATS or the FTCE.
Kudos to Sarah Rodriguez for acing the map game at the @dLoCaribbean table and identifying the most countries! 🌍🏆
Happening NOW at #FIULibraryFair at the Green Library! Find us at the Digital Collections & @dLoCaribbean tables till 2PM. Meet librarians, explore unique resources, play games, and grab some treats! #DigitalCollectionsFIU #dLOCAdventures #FIULibraryLife #UnlockYourPotential
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Happy Tuesday! 🥰
Today's #dLOCPartnerHighlights is on the @ArchivoVieques (AHV), who transitioned from associate Partner to full Partner this year! AHV works to preserve and educate folks on topics related to the history, development, culture, & social struggles of #Vieques.
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New grant!🎉🎉 "Detecting bird nests using deep learning to support annual colonial bird monitoring efforts within Biscayne National Park" funded by the National Park Service
Happening NOW at #FIULibraryFair at the Green Library! Find us at the Digital Collections & @dLoCaribbean tables till 2PM. Meet librarians, explore unique resources, play games, and grab some treats! #DigitalCollectionsFIU #dLOCAdventures #FIULibraryLife #UnlockYourPotential
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CLOSING TOMORROW! Fall 2023 WPHL Community Data Curation Internships with exciting opportunities for FIU students to Intern at cultural institutions around Miami & Broward. Paid ($15.25/hr) & credit options available. Apply now!
Calling FIU students! Join us this fall for an internship opportunity in the Digital Collections Center! Apply at hr.fiu.edu/careers using job code 529948.
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Rest in peace Tina Turner.
Thank you for empowering & inspiring generations of your fans. Tina will always be "simply the best."
From @librarycongress: '61 photo currently featured in the Not As Ostrich exhibition.
"Private Dancer" added to the Nat'l Recording Registry in 2019.
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Congratulations to our amazing Public History MA students Riley Ford, Kendall Millang, and Susana Perez. We are awed by the amazing public history work they have accomplished!
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It's National Library Week! Here's to FIU's gorgeous Green Library 🥰 Pass by to check out all the great resources we have to offer!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FIU #library
ALT Florida International University- Steven and Dorothea Green Library
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Join us on Thursday, May 11th at 11:00 AM EST for a live webinar on how to manage a digital collection on dPanther, FIU's public-facing digital repository, in perpetuity! Register at go.fiu.edu/wphldpanther
Today we celebrate the birthday of William Julius Krome, who built roads, drainage systems, and canals that laid the foundation for Miami's growth and diversity. Seen here in this 1910 photo from @keyshistory: dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/d…
#MiamiHistory #OTD #KromeAve #Krome
Throwback to 1992 and the sweet innocence of childhood love. Let's spread love and joy this Valentine's Day! ❤️
This photo comes from the @BBCityLibrary Local History Archives: dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/d…
#ValentinesDay #SpreadLove #ChildhoodMemories
Step back in time to the Roney Plaza Hotel in Miami, 1941. Happy throngs danced under swaying palms to seductive music. Romantic vibes perfect for Valentine's Day! 💕❤️ #TBT #ValentinesDay #VintageLove #RoneyPlazaHotel
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There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon! go.fiu.edu/douglassday
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We're bringing you the sun and fun for #NationalUmbrellaDay and the start of the weekend! 🌞🌴🌂 📷
Find more in the Miami Beach Digital Archive's collection: dpanther.fiu.edu/dpanther/it…
#TGIF #VintageBeach #BeachVibes #BeachLife #BeachStyle #UmbrellaLove #BeachDays #BeachFun
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The ideal candidate will have a passion for Caribbean history and will be able to collaborate effectively with universities and cultural heritage institutions to advance the scholarly use of dLOC's collections.
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