1. A View from the OSU Archives
The Flickr Experience
A View from the OSU Archives
Tiah Edmunson-Morton Oregon State University Archives Reference & Instruction Coordinator

2. How did we get there? What is the Commons Why did we join?
When did we join?
Flickr versus regular

3. What happened : stats & graphs?

4. What happens : projects & plans?
The Power of
Publicity
Collaboration
&
Community
Collaboration:
OR 150
Western Waters
Cookies in the Quad
Bike Commute Challenge
Power of Publicity: indicommons = increased views, main Flickr blog = 11,000, increased overall daily average

5. Example: Walk, learn, walk, enjoy
BeaverTracks:
About:
BeaverTracks is an interactive mobile guide and walking tour of Oregon State University's historical locations. At each of the 22 locations, you get a brief history and can browse a catalog of historic images. Depending on your mobile device you can also take a historic walking tour of the locations.
All images in BeaverTracks are from the OSU Archives collections
BeaverTracks was developed by OSU Libraries and OSU Archives staff. It was inspired by NCSU Libraries' project WolfWolk. The virtual walking tour is based on the print publication OSU Buildings & Services Walking Tour.

6. What have we learned? Listen & engage Take chances Have fun
Be creative, have fun, and take chances – because while it’s lots of work/time, which to me means that you have to be passionate and satisfied, it’s also a space for innovation and experimentation.
Remember why you started
Users of OSU Archives & our Flickr photos are different, and that’s okay
Listen and pay attention to users
Flickr Commons users want to look & engage: Ruth N
Develop content based on what they like
Our Flickr users now inform digitization: it’s the “feel” of the photo
Share: talk to other institutions that are interested
Have fun