Category Archives: SCARLET+

SCARLET+ working with the Mass Observation Archive

The Mass Observation Archive (MOA) is based in Special Collection at the University of Sussex Library. It was established in 1937 as a social observation project in which people around the country were recruited to become what Mass Observation’s founders described as “the cameras with which we are trying to photograph contemporary life”. It provides … Read more

SCARLET+, more about the Crafts Study Centre at the University for the Creative Arts

The Crafts Study Centre at the University for the Creative Arts is a museum of 20th century and contemporary British crafts.  Its collections include ceramics, wood and furniture, textiles (print and weave) and calligraphy and lettering.  An understanding of these collections is supported by a large and growing archive which includes the papers of makers, … Read more

SCARLET+, a new project adding Augmented Reality skills and knowledge to the community

The SCARLET (Special  Collections  using  Augmented  Reality  to  Enhance  Learning  and Teaching) Project, which ends this month, was based on this premise; a teacher and group of students gather around a Dante manuscript or early printed edition in the Library. SCARLET demonstrated a huge impact thanks to an innovative and engaged team and an enthusiastic … Read more