2017 08 01 tweets
Replying to @CJ_Daugherty, @MinotaurBooks and @agentmilburn
Ooooh! Super cool.
Thrilled to announce that the MLA has received a grant from the Mellon Foundation in support of Humanities Commons: https://news.mla.hcommons.org/2017/08/01/mla-receives-grant-for-humanities-commons/
Replying to @kfitz
This grant is focused on ensuring the network’s future, and so has me thinking about sustainability: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/sustainability/
Replying to @kfitz
I’m grateful to the team that has made Humanities Commons what it is — and to Mellon for its support of what it will be. @humcommons
Replying to @ernestopriego and @humcommons
Thank you! We are very excited to get this opportunity to think about the project’s future.
Replying to @LibSkrat
Srsly. :)
Replying to @mkgold
Thanks, Matt!
Replying to @dbvisel
Thank you, Dan — we’re really excited about where we’re headed.
Replying to @whitneytrettien
Thanks so much, Whitney! I think we’ve got some great opportunities ahead.
Replying to @captain_primate
Thanks, Ethan! Looking forward to bringing more MSU folks into the project soon. :)
Replying to @readywriting
Thanks, Lee!
Replying to @freifraufitz
Thank you!
Replying to @ahacker
Thanks so much; we’re really excited about getting to take these next steps.
Replying to @jadedid and @wynkenhimself
Thanks, you two! We’re looking forward to getting to think seriously about the community we’re building and how best to support it.
Fantastic! We’ll look forward to seeing you there. https://twitter.com/NathanHDize/status/892410676874006532
Replying to @katinalynn
Thanks, Katina! We’re super excited about the opportunity to expand our collaborations in the year ahead.
Replying to @lmrhody
Aw, thank you! It’s a real privilege to get to work on this project, not least with such great colleagues and collaborators.
Thanks so much, Sheila! We’re very excited — and we look forward to helping this community grow. https://twitter.com/sherah1918/status/892417423198093312
Replying to @jeroenson
Thank you so much! We’re very excited about the work we have ahead.
Thanks so much, Bethany! We very much look forward to bringing @CLIRDLF into this collaboration. https://twitter.com/nowviskie/status/892424270399361025
RT @SMDreller: Congratulations MLA & @humcommons on this fantastic news. And a sincere thank you to @MellonFdn for supporting #openaccess.…
Yes. Yesyesyes. https://twitter.com/CapitolClio/status/892432366597230592
Replying to @veek
Thanks, Vika! We’re very excited about what’s ahead.
Replying to @veek, @humcommons and @terrainsvagues
Yay!
RT @cplong: @kfitz The vision of sustainability @kfitz articulates w/ re: @humcommons extends to a wide range of initiatives. We at #MSUCAL…
RT @jeroenson: "Real sustainability, after all, isn’t just about revenue generation and cost recovery." @kfitz on @humcommons https://t.co…
There are days when I think our new computer overlords aren’t even trying.
Replying to @laurien
Thanks, Laurie! We’re looking forward to the work ahead.
Indeed! A great group of scholars doing a broad range of kinds of critical digital work today. https://twitter.com/mkgold/status/892746873261486081
Congratulations! This sounds like a fantastic institute! https://twitter.com/lmrhody/status/892764989118926848
Congratulations to all the @NEHgov grant recipients announced today. So many fantastic-sounding projects! https://www.neh.gov/files/press-release/neh_grants_august_2017_final.pdf
This… is big. That “they’re building a totally locked-in vertical” theory seems to be bearing out. https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2017/08/02/elsevier-acquires-bepress/
Replying to @kfitz
Happily, there are open-source, scholar-governed, community-oriented alternatives. @humcommons http://hcommons.org https://twitter.com/kfitz/status/892766908495388673
RT @zeynep: ie, they want to to smother open-access to \(largely publicly\-funded\) scientific research, in order to continue to profit at mon…
Yes, exactly. Overcoming that inertia may be the key problem we’re facing right now. We’ve got to make the costs of not doing so clear. https://twitter.com/swarthmoreburke/status/892774662152884224
Replying to @swarthmoreburke
It’s true. Outsourcing this kind of thing has been the norm for so long that it’s hard to reverse course. \(See Blackboard\.\)
A consortial, collective action model for building a truly not-for-profit scholarly communication infrastructure is our goal at @humcommons. https://twitter.com/swarthmoreburke/status/892775678684352512
Replying to @swarthmoreburke
Totally. And we mistakenly understand our institutions to be in competition with one another, making collaboration seem impossible.
A few thoughts on corporate raiders, scholarly communication, and institutional responsibility for taking action. +
Replying to @kfitz
We mistakenly understand our institutions to be in competition with one another, making collaboration seem impossible. +
Replying to @kfitz
But there are issues — the future of our scholarly communication infrastructure being one of them — on which we have to collaborate. +
Replying to @kfitz
None of us can solve these problems alone. But consortial, collective action models provide a means of supporting key scholarly goals. +
Replying to @kfitz
We have to get past inertia, past the convenience of current models, if we’re going to avoid catastrophic profiteering around our work. +
Replying to @kfitz
But it’s going to take all of us, and all of our institutions, to make real change. So here’s the call to action: +
Replying to @kfitz
Support not-for-profit platforms and models like @humcommons. And support the not-for-profit organizations that are building them. +
Replying to @kfitz
Push your institutions and organizations to join the collectives supporting these models. +
Replying to @kfitz
And let me know if you want to know more about these models and our goals. I can go on at far greater length!
Replying to @ferli90
Thank you! We’re very happy about the work ahead.
Replying to @LibSkrat
This is a key component of the Commons/CORE model: CBOX + Fedora, working fully interoperably. Publishing + repository + social network. +
Replying to @LibSkrat
Admittedly, it does not run itself. But we are also working toward a collective support model. So… soon?
Replying to @LibSkrat
Will get smarter people than me to start investigating! :)
Replying to @veek
I won’t, alas — those are my last days on the job here. But we can set up time to talk once the dust settles…
Replying to @JMDugan
Indeed.
This is devastating. https://twitter.com/martin_eve/status/892796572479762433
Replying to @briancroxall
Yay!!!
Replying to @briancroxall
PS: Nice tie.
Replying to @brettbobley, @MellonFdn, @humcommons and @NEH_ODH
Thanks, Brett! We are very grateful for @NEH_ODH’s support, and we’re looking forward to sharing the next phases of the project.
Replying to @karikraus, @humcommons and @MLAnews
Thanks, Kari!
RT @karikraus: @kfitz @humcommons @MLAnews Although @kfitz is speaking in this post about @humcommons, her comments on sustainability are p…
Attention artists, art historians, museum professionals, and more: CAA Commons is open! http://caa.hcommons.org https://twitter.com/collegeart/status/893187329162186753
RT @terrainsvagues: Think the academy has its values & incentives all wrong? Want openness, inclusivity, even \(gasp\) collegiality at its ce…
Replying to @kmapesy
We are? I guess this will help me avoid the posting in the wrong Slack team problem.
Replying to @kmapesy
Ah. Got it.
I’m super happy to get to tag along for this. The rest of you should definitely apply! \(Deadline tomorrow\!\) https://twitter.com/HuMetricsHSS/status/892826600844218372
Replying to @electricarchaeo
Eduroam is no kidding the best thing ever invented.
Replying to @hels
This is relevant to my interests!
Replying to @hels
Will look it upon arrival — thanks!
Wherein it becomes clear that I am not above asking for going-away presents: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/parting-gifts/
RT @humcommons: We're part scholarly network, part web host, part repository; a hodgepodge of open source parts \(hence \#hcplatypus\)! https:…
Replying to @kfitz
Hey, #dh2017 friends: I’m sorry I can’t be with you this week, but I’d be grateful if you’d help me make this happen. https://twitter.com/kfitz/status/894653705701568513
RT @whitneytrettien: I've deposited all my syllabuses on Humanities Commons & you should, too. https://twitter.com/kfitz/status/894653705701568513
RT @whitneytrettien: Seriously, this platform made it easy for PhD students to test ideas in a public & productive way. Use it! This is the…
Replying to @ftrain
Similarly, a good bit of the West Bank of New Orleans is east of the East Bank.
Replying to @BryanAlexander
Huh. I’m sorry I didn’t know about this last night!
Replying to @samplereality
I think the been-around-since-foreverness is part of it: it’s what those corporocratic families do.
RT @MLAnews: Help send off @kfitz in style and create an account at http://hcommons.org! \(It's open to everyone\-\-and free\!\) https://t.c…
She’s also been a fantastic, supportive program officer. #ThanksPerry https://twitter.com/JenServenti/status/894925253465526272
Replying to @cane51000
Ah, there are too many great things to choose from! Lately I’ve been paying attention to the DH syllabus collection: https://hcommons.org/deposits/?facets%5Bgenre_facet%5D%5B%5D=Syllabus&facets%5Bsubject_facet%5D%5B%5D=Digital+humanities
How are \(alt\)metrics being used in research assessment at your institution? @rrkennison and I are doing a study: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/altmetricsHSS
Replying to @cane51000
Let us know if we can help! @humcommons
RT @humcommons: We're committed to working with libraries towards an interoperable, non-creepy, & truly open access future https://t.co/uAm…
Humanities Commons is sooo close to 10K members. I’ve got 2.5 days left at the MLA. I’d love us to hit that milestone before I go! @hcommons
Replying to @hcommons
Sign up for an account at http://hcommons.org, build your profile, share some work. Help us build a network for all of the humanities!
Replying to @mithulucraft
Michigan State University!
Concerned about uses of \(alt\)metrics in research assessment in humanities and social sciences? Help us with a study: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/altmetricsHSS
RT @humcommons: Join this week's featured @humcommons group, Digital Humanists, to continue \(or join\) discussions held at #dh2017! https://…
Replying to @mkellypearson and @humcommons
It totally is! *sigh*
Happily Holly Commons hasn’t been on Twitter in a bit, but my apologies to her mentions anyhow. Related: Humanities Commons is @humcommons.
*sigh*
So, once more with the correct username…
Humanities Commons is sooo close to 10K members. I’ve got 2 days left at the MLA. I’d love us to hit that milestone before I go! @humcommons
Replying to @humcommons
Sign up for an account at http://hcommons.org, build your profile, share some work. Help us build a network for all of the humanities!
RT @humcommons: If you want some extra inspiration to spruce up your profile, check out our video guide: https://support.hcommons.org/getting-started/profile/ https://t.…
Replying to @walshbr and @humcommons
Thank you!
Replying to @cane51000 and @humcommons
Thanks for letting us know! We’ll look into it and get back to you ASAP.
Replying to @jadedid and @tressiemcphd
Same with eyes. Why is vision not part of health?
RT @humcommons: Hey #dh2017, people are asking for your slides and talks. Use our repo to upload / preserve, get a DOI, & we'll create a #d…
Replying to @terrainsvagues and @catsonatardis
Oh hey! I missed your birthday. I hope it was a great one!
Please do take the survey. We need your thoughts! https://twitter.com/rrkennison/status/895707129268645892
So, this is it. My last day at the MLA. It’s been a genuine privilege to work with fantastic colleagues and members on projects that matter.
Replying to @kfitz
Humanities Commons is only one of those projects, but it’s one that’s been near and dear. I’m thrilled that I’ll get to keep working on it.
Replying to @kfitz
In the life of the project, today’s just another day. Our push to hit that membership milestone today has been in large part symbolic.
Replying to @kfitz
But we hope that everyone interested in the future of the humanities will come join us, and that you’ll invite your colleagues to join too.
Replying to @kfitz
Humanities Commons is supported by scholarly societies, operating with a focus on scholars’ interests and values.
Replying to @kfitz
Like any membership organization, though, a peer-oriented network is only as strong as the peers who participate.
Replying to @kfitz
So join us at http://hcommons.org. Build a profile, start a group, deposit & share your work. Contribute to what the humanities can be.
Replying to @kfitz
Thanks to all of our supporters thus far, especially @MellonFdn @NEH_ODH @jewish_studies @aseeestudies and @collegeart.
Replying to @kfitz
And thanks from me to all of you, and to all my colleagues at @MLAnews. It’s been enormous fun — here’s to more ahead.
Replying to @sherah1918 and @sharonmleon
Thanks so much for this! I'll look forward to seeing what they might do!
RT @wynkenhimself: One project that I'm grateful for is @humcommons. As an unaffiliated scholar, having a resource & repository across disc…
RT @wynkenhimself: Here I am on @humcommons. You could be here, too! My work has gotten exposure through it, and I love having DOIs https:/…
RT @miriamkp: .@alison_booth and I are coordinating a special issue of PMLA on "varieties of DH." Papers due 3/18. https://www.mla.org/Publications/Journals/PMLA/Submitting-Manuscripts-to-PMLA…
Genius. Definitely. https://twitter.com/samplereality/status/896094865867497473
Congratulations @amandalicastro! https://twitter.com/briancroxall/status/896123600431759360
RT @nowviskie: Don't think this evil can't come to your town. Don't think it's not already there. https://twitter.com/cvillenews_desk/status/896431361308991489
Replying to @edrabinski
Arlie Russell Hochschild’s Strangers in Their Own Land tries to answer exactly this question in petrochem industry devastated SW Louisiana.
Replying to @edrabinski and @kdrabinski
It really is. And politically equally difficult to comprehend.
This thread. https://twitter.com/goldietaylor/status/896843900924698631
Replying to @MellonFdn and @dianne_s_harris
Dianne! Such wonderful news! Congratulations to all!
RT @amandalicastro: Uploaded my Cyborg Apocalypse syllabus to @humcommons as a gift to @kfitz and you should too #openaccess https://t.co/T…
RT @amandalicastro: Also, just deposited my #FYC #composition syllabus on @humcommons in honor of @kfitz. Feel free to reuse/remix #open ht…
Your input needed! https://twitter.com/rrkennison/status/898536208405540866
You know, my birthday is this week, and it’s a big round number, too… \(PS: There are now 9\.981 of you\!\) https://twitter.com/humcommons/status/899458974256332802
Have opinions about uses of #altmetrics in HSS? Two days left to take our survey! @rrkennison & I need your help. http://surveymonkey.com/r/altmetricsHSS
RT @humcommons: Are you going to a conference this year? Tomorrow's webinar on HC + conferences is free & open to all: https://t.co/DzzKgL7…
Replying to @kfitz
Congratulations, @billhd! Very happy to be working with you @CALmsu. https://twitter.com/CALmsu/status/900435141566361600
Replying to @LizaPotts
Thanks, Liza! Really happy to be here.
We are super excited about this, needless to say! Now setting our sights on the next milestone… https://twitter.com/perrycollins/status/900762573053861888
RT @humcommons: Starting in 15 minutes--join us and @aseeestudies for a webinar on making the most of your conferences! https://t.co/HX2v15…
RT @brettbobley: Agreed! Plus, did you know NEH white papers are deposited in @humcommons? https://hcommons.org/deposits/?tag=neh+white+papers https://twitter.com/perrycollins/status/900762573053861888
How are metrics used to assess research at your institution? How *should* they be used? Let us know your thoughts! https://twitter.com/rrkennison/status/901097721523838976
Replying to @electricarchaeo
This is *exactly* the kind of thought we want to see represented. If you haven’t responded to the survey, would you?
Replying to @AprilHathcock
That is the *greatest* story. Happy anniversary to them!
Replying to @CJ_Daugherty
It is soooooo good to know there’s something to look forward to in 2018.
RT @humcommons: Want to add an HC icon to your social media links on your page? @diyclassics to the rescue! https://twitter.com/diyclassics/status/902899530722660352
Replying to @CJ_Daugherty
I am hearting this but only because there is no weeping option.