![]() ![]() The photo had some small flare-ups (prepare yourself, because we’re really going to nurse this viral pun for all it’s worth), but they were localized. ![]() The photo of that sign went viral in the least straightforward of ways. The original handwritten sign did not fare well on the high traffic door, so Chris Schommer scripted a new, improved sign. It took nearly three weeks for the photo of the sign to go viral. And if we trained professionals struggled, what does this mean for our students? By examining our own viral moment, we discovered just how easily an image or story can be taken out of context and how hard digital excavation work can be. ![]() Being nerdy librarian and historian types, we took this opportunity to learn some new lessons about what virality means for copyright and citation, and how we might reinforce best practices to our students. Wingo, used with permission.įew knew it was taken at Macalester College, or in Minnesota even. ![]()
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