Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 264, fol. 74v, Bodleian Library, CC BY-NC. Click to view in Digital.Bodleian.
Calling all staff and students of Oxford University: are you interested in disability history? Do you like locating quality research materials on the internet? Please join us and a group of volunteers at the Disability History Hackathon on Friday 2 December to find resources for a guide to Disability History resources.
After brief training on advanced Google searches, you will work individually or in small groups on identifying research resources (databases, archives, websites, etc.) on an aspect of disability history of your choice. You will create brief descriptions for each resource.
We expect to spend up to 2 hours on the Hackathon with a tea / coffee break in between and a reception at the end.
You will be able to join in person in the History Faculty, George St, or remotely. All rooms are accessible. This is event is organised for staff and students of Oxford University. Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended. Register here.
What will you get out of it?
- Discover research materials for disability history
- Learn advanced Google search from a professional librarian
- Network with other researchers
- Join a community-led project to create an online guide for disability history
What do you need?
Robert Williamson Lovett, Treatment of Infantile Paralysis (1916) – Wellcome Collection, United Kingdom – CC BY
An interest in, knowledge of or enthusiasm in disability resources and/or disability history.
Technical requirements:
- Remote: computer with Teams or Zoom, camera and microphone
- Onsite: a laptop; ideally Eduroam wifi account (wifi access can be provided)
- Recommended: headphones or earphones
More information about the day, handouts, slides, etc. will be shared with participants in advance.
Contact library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.