Hi everyone,
Here is my Inspiration report based on the Power of Stories. I decided to focus on StoryCorps-related storytelling methods. Please check it out! Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15iF_vkj1d39zbodeeU3gcipP-QGV3Ok2ScK9ntLFkMQ/edit?slide=id.g3f6272c3556_0_0#slide=id.g3f6272c3556_0_0
Hi @yoli
This is a great idea. As you pointed out in your report, oral storytelling can add another layer to a visual or physical object. Hearing someone’s voice explain or share what the photo conveys can be more meaningful and emotional, and carry even more power than the photo or object itself. I also like the fact you pointed out some challenges to this, which is the author being unreliable or inaccurate with the version of events, due to various reason such as timeframe and cognitive issues. The library can include a disclaimer for transparency and so that the listener can be aware of this possibility. Lastly, the Los Angeles Public Library recently celebrated their 100 year anniversary and they created a few participatory events for the community to help them celebrate. One of the events was collecting oral history testimonials from the community, in which they invited participants to share their stories and “memories” in oral form, which would be collected for archival purposes related to the event. I immediately thought of this while reading your report, especially the collecting stories from the community aspect. Also, thank you for sharing some of your personal photos and tying them into your report to support your idea, that a picture can be worth a thousand words, but it would be even better to hear them.
PS. sorry for the super long comment 🙂
Hi Raemetrice, thank you! I appreciate your notes on the LAPL’s anniversary events and collecting people’s memories in an archive. Every library should be doing this! Thank you again, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
@yoli Wow wow wow! Your inspiration report design is STUNNING! I love your slide design and all the colors. Your idea for “Memory Mobile” is truly so important! What a great way to continue to tell stories and such an important way to retain a piece of history.