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Open Source Catalogue?
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Hi folks!  While many (if not all) of us on this forum maintain our own private inventory systems in addition to the books published by Nathan and Buxbaum -- I am curious whether a collaborative…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dale Apr 3.

Indices ongoing availability?
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Does National Geographic still produce 2 per-year index booklets for current years?  If so, what's the best way to request/acquire them?  I haven't seen mention of them anywhere and the most recent…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Apr 25, 2021.

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Dale replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Apologies, I meant it to be open access, which it is now."
Apr 3
Scott T. Shier replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"LOL, I don't want the "The Terminator" or that mechanical-computer being from "The Matrix" deciding what we will or won't do with our own Nat Geo's & cataloging, ha-ha. : -  )"
Apr 3
Scott T. Shier replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"I just requested access as a "Viewer" to see this Dale, hopefully you will accept. "
Apr 3
Daniel Eckert replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Hey Dale, I just reviewed the doc.  Please be aware that the AI response is jumping to a lot of assumptions and entirely misunderstanding the level of consideration that has taken place.  The topics it touches are reasonable, but the…"
Apr 3
Daniel Eckert replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"While I can't access the doc you link, I agree that having in place considerations for governance, ownership transitions, and community contributions are highly important and will be a forefront part of this effort."
Apr 3
Dale replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"I think a big issue is that of Governance. Who wil maintain / manage / edit it? "
Apr 3
Dale replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Hi Daniel I know nothing of this type of setup. You are obviously very knowledgable. I gave your reponse to Chat-GPT. This is it's response, for what it's…"
Apr 3
Daniel Eckert replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Thanks, Dale! Seems like we arrived at a similar place. I am exploring tradeoffs between a couple of approaches. Currently I have a prototype running with Omeka S and another nearly running with Semantic Media Wiki. In each case, the focus is on a…"
Apr 3
Dale replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Hi Daniel I understand that you have expertise in how such an online catalog might best be structured and don't wish to undermine that, but out of curiousity I asked Chat-GPT, hoping this might…"
Apr 3
Richard Kennedy replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Hi Daniel, I use Bookpedia and DVDpedia to catalog my collection. I currently have over 3,500 publications cataloged along with 1,100 videos. It can hold a great deal of data about each item along with a photograph. I have attached a screen capture…"
Apr 2
Daniel Eckert replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Just took a look -- wow, that's an extensive spreadsheet.  Well done!  Thank you for sharing."
Apr 2
Daniel Eckert replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion An interesting auction just opened up for National Geographics:
"Pretty interesting, indeed.  I got one item I especially wanted (albeit at a higher price than I'd hoped) -- and a number of others that happened to work out as $5 and $10 deals. I wasn't as impressed with the user interface. …"
Apr 2
Daniel Eckert replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Thank you, will do!  I'm close to having a "prototype" ready to share for feedback.  Hope to have an update to share later this week or this weekend. Dan"
Apr 2
Dale replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Hi Again Daniel Just read your most recent post. If you can adapt my spreadsheet or other content to what you envision, that would be great!  Let me know how I can help. Dale"
Apr 2
Dale replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"Hi Daniel This is my own spreadsheet for my own collection. I'd be happy to convert it to a general NGS catalogue that anyone can use and update, but not sure how to best do that. Who would manage the updates and decide what was a legitimate…"
Apr 2
Scott T. Shier replied to Daniel Eckert's discussion Open Source Catalogue?
"I'd be happy to help (if I can, or to what extent I'm not sure at this moment) -- or contribute feedback or any information I can.  I agree about the longevity and transferability aspects. Those are a primary concern and…"
Mar 29

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Comment Wall (3 comments)

At 10:57pm on January 13, 2021, Scott T. Shier said…

Hello Daniel, welcome to the Collector's Corner!

At 7:40am on February 9, 2021, Sara Maimone said…

Hi Dan! Sorry for the delayed response, we were not in school due to our recent round of winter weather. I still have the complete collection and all of the slipcases. Where are you located (as I cannot mail anything)? However, I can put our collection in boxes and have it packed up and ready to go on our loading dock whatever day/time you are in the area. We should be in school through mid-June but we do have a scheduled spring break the week of April 5. Please let me know if you are still interested and available to pickup our collection. Thanks!

At 7:38am on February 19, 2021, Sara Maimone said…

Hello again! I am in no hurry to get rid of our Nat Geo set so if you ever make it up to this area, you have first dibs on the entire collection. It is possible for me to meet you on a Saturday (3/13 or 3/27) at the High School. Once the date nears, if winter is behind us and you are still interested, we can work out the details for pickup. Until then, stay warm and keep in touch!

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