Public curation of a historic collection: a means for speaking safely in public

We showcase the Voices from the Rwanda Tribunal project and associated website that provides online public access to a set of historic video interviews with personnel from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The demonstration emphasizes the careful design process needed for a project of this sensitivity, including two technical features that democratize curation of the collection – (1) public suggestions for video highlights and (2) public contribution of keywords in Kinyarwanda, English or French. Keywords Multi-lifespan information system design; democratizing curation; international justice; public participation, protecting political discourse ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation (e.g., HCI): Miscellaneous. General Terms Design, human factors.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2012
• Where: CSCW
• Authors: Trond T. Nilsen, Nell Carden Grey, Batya Friedman
• Keywords: CSCW 2012, Information System Design, International Criminal Tribunal, Rwanda Tribunal, Social Sciences