Author Archives: Cassie Findlay
Archivists and journalists: It’s time to get serious
First up, thanks to Eira Tansey, whose Tweet prompted me to finally get back here and have a rant. Archivists we need to be very clear that our best professional allies in the days ahead are journalists & scientists https://t.co/VnMnYSY1Y2 … Continue reading
We need to talk about smart contracts and recordkeeping
Blockchain technology offer us a revolutionary new way to do business using the same database — a shared ledger, in effect, that is available to anyone who knows how to use it and has access to the tools. A ‘world database’ (as … Continue reading
Decentralization and DAOs: Opportunities for recordkeepers
Attending the Decentralized Web Summit at the Internet Archive wasn’t a bad way to spend my first week living in San Francisco. Big thanks to Peter Van Garderen and Courtney Mumma for encouraging me to go. It was an exciting, … Continue reading
Report on Blockchain: Applications and implications
Last month we held a session exploring blockchain technology, featuring speakers discussing the technology itself, key applications like smart contracts, legal and governance issues and the management of identity using blockchain technology. Our great thanks to Peter van Garderen, Payal … Continue reading
Blockchain: Applications and implications. The slides!
Thanks so much to our fantastic panel of speakers at this week’s session on blockchain. We have slides to share: Peter Van Garderen: Introduction to blockchain and recordkeeping (Slideshare) Payal Kapur: Smart Contracts: A deconstruction (PPTX) To discover more about the cool … Continue reading
Blockchain technology: Applications and implications
We are pleased to announce that the next Recordkeeping Roundtable event will be an exploration of blockchain technology, its applications and its implications for recordkeeping and archives. When: 9.30am for a 10am start – 12.30pm Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Where: … Continue reading
Redefine, reinvent and disrupt: the Sydney Blockchain Workshops
This week I was lucky enough to attend the Sydney Blockchain Workshops, organised by the formidable women of COALA and held at the Powerhouse Museum. Before going on, I should say I will not be attempting here to explain the … Continue reading
Report on Trust Networks and Tigers: New models for archives and journalism
Last night the Recordkeeping Roundtable’s Cassie Findlay did a reprise of her ARANZ Wellington talk ‘Trust Networks and Tigers: New models for archives and journalism’. Thanks to all the tweeters in attendance – most of whom used #RkRoundtable. Here’s a sample: … Continue reading
Trust Networks and Tigers: New models for journalism and archives
Come and join us for fascinating discussion on issues fundamentally impacting the future of our profession. When: Wednesday 14 October, 5:30 – 7pm Where: Seminar Room, ATP Innovations – Ground Floor, National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park, Redfern (directions) Cost: … Continue reading
Trust Networks and Tigers: New models for journalism and archives
Roundies are on the road! Cassie Findlay will be presenting the ARANZ Wellington Branch annual lecture on August 26. When: Wednesday August 26, 2015. 6.15pm. Light refreshments will be available from 5.45pm Where: National Library building, ground floor. Corner of Molesworth and … Continue reading
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