Cassandra Kist
Biographic Data
| ID | 1505550 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cassandra Kist |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cassandra |
| FAMILY NAME | Kist |
| SIGNATURE | KIST C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Glasgow |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9960-2236 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Practice architectures for bridging the semantic gap in museum documentation
In this paper we address a persistent widespread issue in museum documentation, the semantic gap: a disconnect between how users search online collections and staff apply metadata. By applying a systems-level understanding to documentation practices, we not only interrogate the complexity of the semantic gap, but also envision ways to bridge it. To examine documentation practices in depth, we use the case study of National Museums Scotland, under…
Repairing online spaces for “safe” outreach with older adults
Despite the widely recognized importance in the museum sector of cultivating safe, welcoming spaces for projects that work towards social change, few studies consider how feelings of safety can be cultivated online. To provide insight for future museum practices, this study focuses on a series of collaborative sessions facilitated by a museum outreach institution and a social enterprise to provide online engagement activities for older adults dur…
Museums, Challenging Heritage and Social Media During Covid-19
In this opinion piece I reflect upon museum social media trends during COVID-19 and consider what it could mean in terms of future online engagement and the (mis)alignment of practices with institutional social missions. In opposition to the recent focus on uplifting museum content and activities online, I investigate an overlooked question regarding the role of challenging heritage on social media during the pandemic. I end with a call for the s…
Museums, Challenging Heritage and Social Media During Covid-19
In this opinion piece I reflect upon museum social media trends during COVID-19 and consider what it could mean in terms of future online engagement and the (mis)alignment of practices with institutional social missions. In opposition to the recent focus on uplifting museum content and activities online, I investigate an overlooked question regarding the role of challenging heritage on social media during the pandemic. I end with a call for the s…
Repairing online spaces for “safe” outreach with older adults
Despite the widely recognized importance in the museum sector of cultivating safe, welcoming spaces for projects that work towards social change, few studies consider how feelings of safety can be cultivated online. To provide insight for future museum practices, this study focuses on a series of collaborative sessions facilitated by a museum outreach institution and a social enterprise to provide online engagement activities for older adults dur…
Museums, Challenging Heritage and Social Media During Covid-19
In this opinion piece I reflect upon museum social media trends during COVID-19 and consider what it could mean in terms of future online engagement and the (mis)alignment of practices with institutional social missions. In opposition to the recent focus on uplifting museum content and activities online, I investigate an overlooked question regarding the role of challenging heritage on social media during the pandemic. I end with a call for the s…
Repairing online spaces for “safe” outreach with older adults
Despite the widely recognized importance in the museum sector of cultivating safe, welcoming spaces for projects that work towards social change, few studies consider how feelings of safety can be cultivated online. To provide insight for future museum practices, this study focuses on a series of collaborative sessions facilitated by a museum outreach institution and a social enterprise to provide online engagement activities for older adults dur…
Practice architectures for bridging the semantic gap in museum documentation
In this paper we address a persistent widespread issue in museum documentation, the semantic gap: a disconnect between how users search online collections and staff apply metadata. By applying a systems-level understanding to documentation practices, we not only interrogate the complexity of the semantic gap, but also envision ways to bridge it. To examine documentation practices in depth, we use the case study of National Museums Scotland, under…
Museums and Cultural Heritage (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Social media (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (1 works) · Computer security (1 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (1 works)