The Latin root of the noun curator means "to care." We know the word primarily in connection with museum collections, which may make some folks think of dusty old boring things, or preserving histo...
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Prof. Hankell's curator insight,
September 8, 2013 10:23 AM
Robin Good's insight:
Among the types of content curation that are broadly used, content aggregation has been one of the first and most popular approaches that has naturally sprung up.
If you are interested in learning more about these, and about how to aggregate content in the most ethical and professional fashion, I strongly suggest reading these two short articles written by two curation professionals: http://stevebuttry.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/aggregation-guidelines-link-attribute-add-value/ The first, by Mindy McAdams is a curated version of the second one which was published more than a year earlier by Steve Buttry. Together they do an excellent job of clarifying to the non-expert what curation and aggregation are all about.
The two articles offer clear guidelines, real-world examples and recommendations on how you can make content aggregation provide true additional value to both the content sources used and to the readers alike.
Recommended. 8/10
Original article: http://stevebuttry.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/aggregation-guidelines-link-attribute-add-value/ (Image credit - Sea anemons by Shutterstock)
Stephen Dale's curator insight,
September 9, 2013 4:29 AM
A useful introduction to the mechanics of "curation"
Linda Allen's curator insight,
September 9, 2013 9:15 AM
Thank you for sharing Robin, excellent read and your insights |
If you are into understanding the real value of content curation and what are the characterizing traist that make it so valuable and unique for the future of journalism and of our collective ability to stay informed, here is an evergreen "classic" on what curation specifically entails, synthesized and outlined by the Mindy McAdams.
When it comes to content curation, her list includes seven specific characterizing traits:
Her content curation identikit is as useful, truthful and relevant today as it was was 5 years ago when it was first published.
Content curation reference. Must-read. 9/10
Full post: http://mindymcadams.com/tojou/2008/curation-and-journalists-as-curators/
Question to you: Five years on, today, what would you add to these traits, that in your view, fully characterizes content curation?
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I love the way examining curating from the perspective of other disciplines adds such richness to our definition and understanding of what it is, and what we are trying to accomplish with the act of curating.