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What do you wish more people understood about editorial labor?
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Historical documentary editing is the art of listening to the past carefully.
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What’s the oldest document you’ve ever worked with—or want to work with?
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Documentary editing & recovery asks one key question:
How do we protect meaning while preserving access?

Today we’re thinking about context in digital collections.

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A collection isn’t just gathered materials — it’s shaped by decisions, values, and care.

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Word of the Day: Collection

In documentary editing & recovery, a collection is more than gathered materials — it’s shaped by context, care, and intention.

What makes a collection meaningful?

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Documentary editing & recovery asks us to think long-term, even when tools change.

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If you’re new here — welcome!

eLaboratories focuses on documentary editing & recovery, digital care, and educational resources that support long-term access.

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Good digital work is invisible when it’s done well.

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Education is part of preservation.

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If you work with digital collections, this is your reminder:
You don’t have to do it alone.

More on how eLaboratories can assist on your next project!

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We’re easing back in — thoughtfully.

eLaboratories is returning with space for learning, reflection, and sustainable digital practice.

Let’s begin again.

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Topics!!! We have created 13 topic pages that make it easy to find content about a specific element related to the practices of editing, recovery, and other related research activities. These topic pages…

🗂️ Word of the Day: Cataloging
At eLaboratories, we describe and organize source materials—making them easier to find, use, and connect across archives, editions, and library systems. 💬✍️
Check out more: elaboratories.org/project-guid...
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Using Omeka Classic for Preparing and Publishing a Digital Edition Cathy Moran Hajo discusses the benefits of using Omeka Classic for preparing, managing, and publishing her digital edition.

In case you missed it: "Using Omeka Classic for Preparing and Publishing a Digital Edition"
Watch/listen/read here → elaboratories.org/event/using-...
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TEI Summer Sessions: A Series on Justice-Oriented Critical Editing Have you ever considered creating a digital edition? Do you want to learn more about how TEI-XML can be used for digital humanities research? Do you want to practice editing-as-analysis with onsite…

🚨 Event approaching: TEI Summer Sessions: A Series on Justice-Oriented Critical Editing (July 23, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm )
Don’t forget to register or share with someone who should join us!
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Meet the team behind the scenes! Today we're spotlighting Anneliese and their work developing and maintaining the eLaboratories website to support access to our editing & recovery projects.
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From project updates to behind-the-scenes insights, our newsletter + digest delivers it all—straight to your inbox.
Join our growing community of digital thinkers!
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Happy Memorial Day from eLaboratories.
As we reflect on this day of remembrance, we’re reminded of the importance of preserving the voices and stories that shape our history.
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💬 Quote of the Day
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — Xun Kuang (Possibly)
Let’s grow through involvement.
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✨ Join Our Slack Work Space for students, scholars, practitioners—come connect!
Join our Slack to discuss, reflect, and build community about documentary editing & recovery.
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Community Event Alert: Community Cookbooks Webinar (April 24 @ 9AM EDT). 📚 Discover how vintage recipes reveal rich local histories. Join @iflaglobal.bsky.social global for this amazing event!
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📜 From the Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents (IEHD) to eLaboratories—our journey has been one of growth, learning, and inclusivity. 🌎 Dive into our history and see how we’re reimagining documentary editing & recovery for all.
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Missed a session? No worries! 🎥 Catch up on our past discussions, webinars, and workshops. Check out our archive here: elaboratories.org/news-events/...

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📰 Stay in the loop! Get the latest on workshops, resources, and editing & recovery insights straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter + digest today! ✉️
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🔎 Looking for tools to enhance your documentary editing & recovery journey? eLabs offers:
📚 Learning Opportunities
💰 Grant Resources
🤝 Community Connections
📖 Glossary & More!
Explore them all at elaboratories.org !
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📢 Hear from our Advisory Board! Denise G. Burgher shares why eLabs is shaping the future of documentary editing & recovery. 🌍✨ Join the conversation and be part of our growing community!
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📚“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.”
-Albert Einstein
At eLaboratories, we’re dedicated to empowering you with the skills and tools to make an impact.
💡 Explore our courses and events today!
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📚 Word of the Day: Cataloging
Cataloging isn’t just about organizing—it’s about making knowledge accessible and searchable.
✨ Curious how it works? Follow along as we break down key concepts in digital editing and recovery.
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📝 New Course Alert! Publishing Options – Learn from the best with Christopher Ohge, Serenity Sutherland & Christopher Minty.
Explore the world of publishing.
👉 Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your work to life—sign up today!
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