Lianne SmithinSpecial CollectionsCollecting and colonialismThe books, manuscripts and archives held in the Special Collections at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library tell us a great deal…Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
Lianne SmithinSpecial CollectionsAbolition: in the context of colonialismContent Warning Historical resources referred to in this post reflect the racial prejudices of the era in which they were created, and some…Jun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021
Lianne SmithinSpecial CollectionsMissionary activity in AfricaContent Warning Historical resources referred to in this post reflect the racial prejudices of the era in which they were created, and some…Jun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021
Lianne SmithinSpecial CollectionsColonialism and decolonisation: examining empire through Special CollectionsColonialism has been a defining feature of the modern era. From the Portuguese exploration of West Africa in the early fifteenth century…Jun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021
Lianne SmithinOpen Knowledge in HEHow can theories of open education help us to understand the personal dimension of open practice?In this post I plan to further explore ideas around the personal dimension of open practice that I considered in my OKHE1 post. In looking…Aug 30, 20201Aug 30, 20201
Lianne SmithinOpen Knowledge in HEOpen practice as personal: an archivist’s perspectiveWhen starting the Open Knowledge in Higher Education course, I brought with me some assumptions about open practice that I’ve absorbed…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
