Author: Bonnie Whitehouse
Bonnie Whitehouse is an emerging LIS professional interested in archiving the histories that arise at the intersection of communities and art. Her research interests include exploring and utilizing description practices that align with community chosen languages, and the use of metadata and linked open data to create more equitable access to information. Her passion for archives is grounded in centering communities in their own history and fostering a sense of inclusion and participation in the larger historical narrative.
In this presentation, Jessica Haba and Bonnie Whitehouse will discuss their work of curating and describing LGBT audiovisual collections housed at the Lesbian Herstory Archives. They will discuss representing collections online, employing metadata standards, and addressing culturally sensitive topics.