Episode 52: Conversation with Simon Rogers & Bahareh Heravi (Google, University of Surrey)
Nov 16, 2022
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Simon Rogers from Google and Bahareh Heravi from The University of Surrey discuss the challenges of archiving data journalism, including preserving interactive data visualizations and code-heavy stories. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and industry support in preserving valuable data for historical and educational purposes.
Interactive data visualizations require specific preservation strategies to prevent content loss.
Journalists should prioritize archiving interactive content to ensure its longevity alongside text-based content.
Deep dives
Challenges in Archiving Data Journalism
Preserving interactive data visualizations poses a challenge due to their complexity and dynamic nature, causing traditional archiving methods to fall short. Interactive content relies on intricate programming languages that constantly evolve, leading to linkages breaking down over time. Without proper archiving, valuable data journalism content can be lost, highlighting the urgent need to address preservation issues.
Preservation Hurdles in Newsrooms
Journalists face obstacles in preserving interactive content, often prioritizing current projects over long-term archiving. The fast-paced nature of newsrooms results in a lack of attention towards maintaining interactive data visualizations. While news organizations excel at archiving text-based content, interactive elements require specific preservation strategies to ensure their longevity.
Solutions for Preserving Data Journalism
To address preservation challenges, journalists can define significant properties of their interactive visualizations to capture key elements for archiving. Recommendations include creating screen grabs, GIF animations, or videos to capture the essence of the interactive content. By incorporating preservation strategies during the publishing process, journalists can safeguard their work for future reference.
Collaborative Efforts for Long-Term Archiving
The future of archiving data journalism requires collaborative efforts involving data journalists, news organizations, tech companies, and preservation experts. Establishing multi-stakeholder forums to address archiving challenges can lead to innovative solutions and ensure the legacy of data journalism remains intact for future generations.
In our latest episode, we spoke about the importance of archiving data journalism. Bahareh Heravi from The University of Surrey and Simon Rogers from Google discuss the challenges and the solutions to address this growing problem of lost content.
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