Accessing Ubu: A (Cautionary) Fairy Tale

Margaret Smith, 28 May 2010International Symposium: Media Libraries and Archives For the 21st Century

Accessing UbuWeb

• What makes UbuWeb different? • What are its strengths/weaknesses regarding

access? • How can we address these in the future?

 • What lessons are applicable beyond UbuWeb?

What is UbuWeb?

Once upon a time...

"You reach a point where you don't work for money"- Walt Disney

"Ever just the same, ever a surprise..."

What is UbuWeb, really?

"When hearts are high, the time will fly, so whistle while you work"

Ethos, pt. 1

"It's our problem-free philosophy!"

Ethos, pt. 2

"A whole new world! A new fantastic point of view"

Strengths

"Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?"

Weaknesses

"You got troubles, and I got them too"

To infinity and beyond?

Many thanks to:LABoralUbuWebDisney(?)

Margaret Smith@megvmeg 

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