Based on extensive reading, research, and writing on digital preservation, Owens's work will prove an invaluable reference for archivists, librarians, and museum professionals, as well as scholars and researchers in the digital humanities.
Trevor Owens Books
This author delves into the intricate intersection of librarianship, research, and creative writing. Their work focuses on digital infrastructure and content management within libraries, exploring critical aspects of digital archiving and data stewardship. By bridging theoretical concepts with practical application, the author offers insights into the future of information and knowledge preservation through their writing.
The Lean Enterprise
- 236 pages
- 9 hours of reading
#1 Amazon Bestseller in Lean Management Discover the methods of lean startups that can revolutionize large organizations and their products Even in a tough economic climate, the startup business community has found a way to create innovative, game-changing products in shockingly short timeframes.
Fairfax County
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Through a collection of postcards, this book captures the transformation of Fairfax County, Virginia, reflecting the broader changes in American life. It showcases historic townscapes in communities like Herndon and the city of Fairfax, highlights the county's military history with sites from the Civil War, and depicts daily life at Camp Humphreys and Fort Belvoir. Additionally, it features diverse places of worship and popular spots cherished by locals and tourists over the past 300 years, offering a unique narrative of the county's history.
Designing Online Communities
How Designers, Developers, Community Managers, and Software Structure Discourse and Knowledge Production on the Web
- 152 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The book delves into the genre of "how-to" literature, examining its structure, purpose, and impact on readers. It explores various techniques employed by authors to convey practical knowledge and skills, highlighting the effectiveness of different approaches. By analyzing key examples, the author sheds light on the cultural significance and evolution of this genre, making it a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of instruction and narrative in literature.
The digital age is burning out our most precious resources and the future of the past is at stake. In After Disruption, Trevor Owens warns that our institutions of cultural memory - libraries, archives, museums, humanities departments, research institutes, and more - have been ‘disrupted,’ and largely not for the better.