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CURRENT MEETING REPORT
Minutes of the Humanities and Arts Working Group (harts)
Reported by Scott Stoner, Artsedge
Scott Stoner, HARTS Working Group Co-Chair, asked individuals in
attendance to introduce themselves and their interests regarding the
arts and humanities. He then outlined the agenda and goals of the
meeting and referenced the recently completed ISN FAQ as a potential
model for developing the HARTS FAQ.
Initial discussion focused on refining the FAQ draft outline (a revised
version of that was circulated to HARTS members earlier via the
HARTS listserv). Members determined that the FAQ should respond to
two primary objectives: 1) inform members of the arts and humanities
communities about the range of functions and capabilities in conjunction
with arts and humanities content and interests, and 2) motivate them,
as potential users, to seek training and resources necessary to become
active participants on the Internet.
Members also emphasized that this would not be a "how-to" document
but would otherwise point to sources of help for newbies, as well as a
directory of resources for developing and/or accessing arts and
humanities content on the Internet.
Members felt it important that the FAQ should go beyond the
traditional document format by incorporating examples that use
recently developed multi-media applications like Hot JAVA, Real
Audio, etc. This could include establishing a Web site in conjunction
with the FAQ similar to the creative format and approach of Wired
magazine's site.
Members suggested that the Introduction should basically define the
context of the information contained in the FAQ related to both
technological and content considerations for the arts and humanities
(including a definition of what areas are included in the arts and
humanities). The following statement was drafted: "The purpose of
this is to provide users (or technologically unenlightened) members of
the arts and humanities communities with an introduction and
orientation to the Internet as a valuable tool, resource, and medium for
the creation, presentation, and/or preservation of arts and humanities-
based content."
The FAQ should address such questions as: What is the Internet? How
can the Internet be used as a tool and resource by and in support of the
arts and humanities communities? How will this technology impact
public participation and perception regarding the arts and humanities?
Members recommended that the section on Functions of the Internet
should be kept basic and include examples. This would include pointers
to additional information, such as: Internet providers, computer
software and hardware tools, display forums, discussion forums,
resources, and sources for training and technical assistance.
The section on Arts and Humanities Knowledge Representation,
Storage, and Retrieval should be combined with the Creation and
Presentation of Artistic and Literary Work -- to focus on two key areas:
1) examples of a wide range of arts and humanities based content, and 2)
examples of various platforms and applications (including potential
applications like Hot JAVA, Real Audio, etc.).
The Issues and Challenges section should include a primary focus on 1)
copyright and intellectual property rights (from a U.S. point of view),
2) issues surrounding unions and related clearances, 3) viruses, 4)
marketing and "doing business" issues (e.g. ticketing -
encryption/security concerns), and freedom of expression issues (i.e.
having to do with typical "artistic license" issues related to
obscenity/morality definitions, etc.).
Members recommended an additional section of pointers to Resources
should also be added (similar to the ISN FAQ format).
Finally, members discussed next steps and determined that first
priority should be given to refining and expanding the FAQ outline. A
revised version will be distributed with request for feedback via the
HARTS list. They also felt it would not be necessary to formally survey
the arts and humanities community, but to send future versions of the
document for review by appropriate individuals who are identified by
HARTS members.