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This project is an index of projects to be designated as a "Geni Special Collection."
Project collaborators, please add proposed projects to the list, and use the "related project" tool to associate the project with this umbrella.
We will be developing a mechanism to formally nominate and vote on projects to receive a "Geni SC" visual marker.
Definition of "Special Collections" derived from University of Maryland Libraries
Special collections have characteristics that set them apart from other types of collections in [virtual] libraries. These special aspects may include:
These characteristics also mean that special collections are not readily replaceable and require a higher level of security and special preservation environments to insure their survival. In contrast to museum collections assembled for visual display, special collections focus on research as their primary mission. Thus, they complement general research collections and are often located in institutions that house both kinds of collections.
To propose a project for Geni Special Collections, it must be:
Projects added to the "suggested" list below may be removed if they do not meet those minimum criteria.
By partnering projects with a Geni curator, projects will:
What would you like from a curated Geni project? What do you expect from a Special Collection designation? Raise points by discussion.
Listed alphabetically
Please raise comments and questions in "discussions." We're just beginning this as of 19 February 2016.
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Contact for this page: Erica Howton