Digital News: Brexit, Before and After

Studying “old news” whether close to the present or in the distant past can be eye-opening.  As a historian, I deal with mainstream, scholarly articles and other types of documents from archival sources that present a “before and after” picture of a particular historical event. 

The historic "Brexit" situation, a part of our recent past, is a good example of the need to study a significant event that will have far-reaching effects around the world.  Recent publications and articles published soon after the "Brexit" vote, for example, will assist one in grasping a picture of the dynamics which were of concern before and after the United Kingdom's vote.

For readers already acquainted with the term and events surrounding the word "Brexit" and for those still trying to interpret its meaning in the headlines, this post lists some of the latest news articles before and after Brexit.  First is a definition of Brexit, from the website Investopedia.com.

Next are the listing of articles appearing before the Brexit vote and then a few articles that have appeared since the Brexit vote.   

(As usual, the URL for each of quoted material appears below the post.  Please note that you should always quote the source of your material whenever you use another author's words, and place that author's sentences and phrases appropriately in quotation marks to distinguish from your own words. )


"BREXIT" Defined

Under “What is 'Brexit'" appears the following definition:

“Brexit is an abbreviation of "British exit", which refers to the June 23, 2016 referendum by British voters to exit the European Union. The referendum roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades. Prime Minister David Cameron, who supported the UK remaining in the EU announced he would step down in October."
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brexit.asp#ixzz4CkfgU2Hw

“. . . .[T]the June 23rd vote demonstrated that UK citizens believed that Great Britain can survive without the economic cooperation, trade agreements and partnerships that benefitted the country for the past several years. Brexit is tied in with Scotland's membership in the United Kingdom. Scotland had voted to remain in the European Union, and after the narrowly contested vote, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in a statement on the Scottish National Party’s website that she would explore all options to remain in the EU.”
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brexit.asp

“BREAKING DOWN 'Brexit'"

“Supporters of Brexit had based their opinion on a variety of factors from the global competitiveness of British businesses to concerns about immigration. Britain has already opted out of the EU's monetary union (meaning that it uses the pound instead of the euro) and the Schengen Area (meaning that it does not share open borders with a number of other European states). ‘Out’ campaigners argue that Brussels' bureaucracy is a drag on the British economy and that EU laws and regulations are a threat to British sovereignty."
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brexit.asp



BEFORE BREXIT VOTE

"Why leaving EU would be disastrous for UK digital scene"
by Karl Flinders
June 16, 2016
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450298539/Why-leaving-EU-would-be-disastrous-for-UK-digital-scene

"Britain's Cameron calls on business to support staying in EU"
by Reuters
Thursday, 21 January 2016 15:46 GMT
"Many British businessmen say the EU needs deeper reform to secure them the financial advantages they need. They want the single market in the digital and service industries to be developed and bureaucracy to be cut.”
http://news.trust.org/item/20160121154623-vdqen

"Davos elites fear weakened European Union"
by Reuters
Friday, 22 January 2016 07:00 GMT
 “. . . four threats to the EU's cohesion this year from the problems in absorbing more than a million migrants while preserving the Schengen open-border area, a possible British vote to leave the bloc, keeping free trade alive and the Internet and digital commerce open.”
http://news.trust.org/item/20160122070234-94cv3



AFTER BREXIT VOTE

"The British are frantically Googling what the E.U. is, hours after voting to leave it"
By Brian Fung June 24
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/06/24/the-british-are-frantically-googling-what-the-eu-is-hours-after-voting-to-leave-it/

UK Leave vote stuns Europe – 4 ways Brexit is melting the internet
by Sean Keach
24 June 2016
(Read more at http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/uk-leave-vote-eu-referendum-brexit-google-internet-bitcoin-petition#7XklW6OjYyCGldXy.99)
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/uk-leave-vote-eu-referendum-brexit-google-internet-bitcoin-petition

"Post-Brexit Britain: What will happen to the UK's tech scene?subtitle: Now that Britain has voted for Brexit, what does the future hold?"
by Alan Martin
June 24 2016
http://www.alphr.com/business/1002983/post-brexit-britain-what-will-happen-to-the-uks-tech-scene

"Brexit: 5 ways the UK leaving the EU will affect tech firms"
Following, a lead quote: “The UK public's decision to leave the European Union will impact technology firms operating within Britain in a variety of ways. Here's a breakdown for business and tech professionals."
By Nick Heath | June 24, 2016, 9:25 AM PST
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/brexit-5-ways-the-uk-leaving-the-eu-will-affect-tech-firmsect-tech-firms/

Digital Jobs: tagged "administrative"

The below postings were found under one job-search engine, as you can see via the URL listed under each one.  I pulled only a few of the recent post from the first few pages, yet as a whole more than one thousand posts appeared.  Keep in mind however, in those one thousand postings the days go back a ways.  Please note that any jobs I post on digitalResearcher might be deleted or no longer available at any time--as I have no control over the individual or entity posting a particular add. 

MAIN URL, where search begins

https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/advanced_action.cfm?Keyword=digital

job tip

When you see a job that you really like, keep tabs on that employer and or a particular department, section, or area for which that job was listed--whether you go through the process of applying for that job or not.  The logic: you just might one day locate another significant job-post from that source.  This means also checking that particular employer's website-listing of jobs.  They could be still advertising posts on their website which have expired from other public postings--such as HigherEdJobs. com, or are just no longer posted anywhere except their own website.  Good Luck!

JOB POSTINGS

CTS-Support Analyst I

Bay State College

Boston, MA

Appears on HigherEdJobs.com by 06/24/2016

Based upon employer's posting: "Bay State College is seeking a Support Analyst I to provide basic helpdesk support. The Analyst's primary responsibilities will include helpdesk system management and issue resolution, hardware and software inventory management, general equipment troubleshooting and assistance, hardware and software orientation for new employees, and special project work as designated by the directory. This is a full time position and will report to the Director of Campus Technology Solutions. The Support Analyst I is the ideal position for an individual seeking to utilize technical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a diverse, fast paced, mission-driven environment."
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176296005&Title=CTS-%20Support%20Analyst%20I


Programmer Analyst II - Instructional Designer
Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/22/2016

According to Texas Tech university: "This instructional designer position is located in the Center of Innovation in E-Learning (CIEL) in the College of Education at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
The instructional designer (ID) provides professional services to faculty, instructors, and staff in the College of Education and other external clients of the CIEL. The ID provides one-on-one consulting services to faculty and instructors in the design and development of online courses, and collaborates with faculty and instructors in areas such as instructional design, course design transformation, course development, media and material development, and assessment/evaluation of courses/programs/projects. The ID also works with other members in the CIEL and manages various projects" https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176294170&Title=Programmer%20Analyst%20II%20-%20Instructional%20Designer

Director of Digital Strategy and Webmaster

Erikson Institute

Chicago, IL

Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/11/2016

According to the ad, "Erikson Institute, the nation's leading graduate school in child development, is seeking to hire a Director of Digital Strategy and Webmaster is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for digital strategy implementations across Erikson to drive the success of our strategic plan and to support communication, operational, and brand goals. He/she will work closely with the Chief Communications Officer, members of the Communications team, IT, and other stakeholders across Erikson to improve our digital presence, capabilities, and positively impact our marketing/communications outreach. He/she will oversee and manage the Erikson Institute website and serve as a digital leader and key player in the successful redevelopment and launch of a new website and for digital marketing strategies across various Erikson channels." 

https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176294170&Title=Programmer%20Analyst%20II%20-%20Instructional%20Designer


Director of Academic Technology  
Oregon State University - Office of Academic Technology

Corvallis, OR

Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/10/2016

According to this employehttps://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=176296733&Title=Lecturer%2C%20Historyr, "The Office of Academic Technology is seeking a Director Academic Technology. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Vice Provost.  Engages in shared leadership and decision-making, and has responsibility for the effective engagement in fulfilling IS initiatives. Establish, implement and evaluate organization's goals/policies. This position has operational and innovation components: classroom design and maintenance including the Learning Innovation Center; media engineering and event management; management of the Learn@OregonState digital ecosystem, and Technology across the Curriculum. In this position you will lead the OSU engagement with the Unizin consortium, and University initiatives and projects. The Director has authority and responsibility for effective planning and execution of service operations, human and fiscal resources, business, and institutional relationships. Provides vision, leadership and planning to assure that services are effectively and appropriately delivered to meet diverse and dynamic needs of Oregon State University. Manages an overall staff of approximately 30 full time staff and an annual budget of $5.2M."
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176294170&Title=Programmer%20Analyst%20II%20-%20Instructional%20Designer 

Instructional Designer
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/02/16

The Icahn School of Medicine lists the following in its post: "Reporting to the Director of Instructional Technology within Academic Informatics and Technology (AIT) this role will act as planning and production lead to develop new processes and leverage existing systems in the design and integration of instructional technology solutions - utilizing instructional design best practices to support the ISMMS mission of providing high quality medical education. The ideal candidate for this position will have an exceptional track record of planning and managing technology-based learning projects that connect fields of education and develop infrastructure to help educators educate and students learn."
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176294170&Title=Programmer%20Analyst%20II%20-%20Instructional%20Designer

Digital Media Correspondent
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ 
Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/28/16

The ad states, "Monmouth University Athletics is looking for a Digital Media Correspondent.
The candidate would be expected to: coordinate all elements, including scheduling, shooting and editing, of game preview and post-game interviews, highlights of selected athletic events, live games and features; publicize videos to department's official digital platforms (social media, official website); conduct on-camera interviews with coaches, student-athletes and athletics department personnel; have the ability to work evenings and weekends, and travel with teams as needed."
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176297149&Title=Digital%20Media%20Correspondent 



Learning Experience Designer
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 
Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/27/16

If  you are accustomed to applying for most professional position, submitting a cover letter is the standard.  For some odd reason, this employer felt to emphasize that point in their ad: "A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, include your salary requirements, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Learning Experience Designer to join a creative, talented and entrepreneurial team within the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI) that is shaping the digital learning landscape at U-M and beyond.  Digital Education & Innovation is a strategic priority for the University of Michigan. Through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics, and digital infrastructure at scale, DEI aims to transform the way we educate and engage our residential students. The University of Michigan has been a pioneer in delivering massive open online courses (MOOCs) through multiple platforms such as Coursera and EdX, and has reached over 4 million online learners."
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176294170&Title=Programmer%20Analyst%20II%20-%20Instructional%20Designer

Director of Digital Marketing
TCS Education System
San Diego, CA
Appears on HigherEdJobs.com on 06/25/16

This TCS Education System is described within this ad as "a network of specialized institutions, which are backed by a model of education that prepares socially responsible, culturally competent professionals in applied fields such as psychology, law, health care, and education."

As for this particular post for a Director of Digital Marketing, they are asking for "a Director of Digital Marketing to join the Marketing department. [An important point is that:] This role is available at either the Chicago or San Diego location.  The Director of Digital Marketing, reporting directly to the Vice President of Marketing, manages the execution and communication of the marketing department’s digital advertising campaigns, lead generation, media buying, and other strategic marketing initiatives. They will be responsible for working with all TCS Education System’s colleges and universities while collaborating with other members of the marketing team to strategize and activate all interactive marketing projects. The Director will also be responsible for analyzing and communicating campaign results while using data analytics to develop new initiatives and strategies that drive efficiency and strong results."
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176296271&Title=Director%20of%20Digital%20Marketinghttps://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176296271&Title=Director%20of%20Digital%20Marketing

Digital Jobs

An assortment of jobs will be presented periodically, at least once a week.  Please note that these job ads are "time-sensitive."  All of them have been located online in the last 24 hours before the posted date here on my Blog.  There is no guarantee, however, that a job listed below will remain open.  The entire URL is listed to indicate, of course, the location of the job ad, instead of renaming the link.  Why?  A savvy individual looking for a job in the digital field just might want to follow up on its location (instantly view its location), or that employer some time in the (near) future for any new job openings.  Good Luck!


Director Academic Technology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176286989&Title=Director%20Academic%20Technology

Director of Digital Strategy and Webmaster
Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176287071&Title=Director%20of%20Digital%20Strategy%20and%20Webmaster

Educational Media and Web Design Specialist
Los Rios Community College District
Sacramento, CA
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176291695&Title=Educational%20Media%20and%20Web%20Design%20Specialist

Head of Collections and Operations
Amherst College
Amherst, MA
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176282235&Title=Head%20of%20Collections%20and%20Operations

Instructor - Digital Design
University of Colorado - Denver
Denver, CO
http://universityofcolorado.jobs/denver-co/instructor-digital-design/CDF004BBCE934B538FEE32F25D805BF1/job/

Learning Services Librarian
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176291802&Title=Learning%20Services%20Librarian%20%280834918%29

Part Time Lecturer Digital Media Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176291732&Title=Part%20Time%20Lecturer%20%20Digital%20Media%20Management

Web Developer
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176289860&Title=Web%20Developer


Jobs Listed under Digital Humanities

Digital History Project Manager
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52987

Instructor, Textual Studies and Digital Humanities
Loyola University - Chicago
Chicago, IL
https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52894

Lecturer in Digital Humanities & Art History
Australian National University
Centre for Digital Humanities Research
https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=53023

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Digital Humanities
University of Virginia, Law Library
Charlottesville, VA
https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52932

Digital Resource: Harvard University Library's Open Collection: On Immigration

A collection worth your time if you want to know more or brush up on your knowledge about Immigration.

Described on its website as "a web-based collection of historical materials from Harvard's libraries, archives, and museums that documents voluntary immigration to the United States from the signing of the Constitution to the onset of the Great Depression. Concentrating heavily on the 19th century, Immigration to the US includes over 400,000 pages from more than 2,200 books, pamphlets, and serials, over 9,600 pages from manuscript and archival collections, and more than 7,800 photographs. By incorporating diaries, biographies, and other writings capturing diverse experiences, the collected material provides a window into the lives of ordinary immigrants."

This collection has three sections: "The Immigrant Diaspora," "New Lives," and "Restricting Immigration," with a "Related Links" section; all can be accessed in the left navigation.
Harvard University Open Collection on Immigration

As usual, I urge readers to act responsibly with any information gathered and cited from my Blog, and any material, URL, or link that I reference; in other words, please cite the origin of material used.  

Digital Resource: African News Search Engine

Whether you are interested in browsing information on Africa, conducting business in Africa, or doing research on Africa, the search tool, "African News Search Engine," is worth exploring.  Typically, I check out all URL addresses before posting.  This one, though, has so many URLs that need to be checked, and time has not permitted me yet to do so.  Thus, you may run up against some URLs that are defunct or no longer useful.  Please feel free to notify me, so I can post here on this blog a note to readers. 

According to its website, "This search engine searches through 255 news sources from Africa south-of-the-Sahara."  The source of this text and access to this search engine can be found at:
African News Search Engine


(Please note, in all of my posts, I will include the URL source at the bottom of the announcement.)

Notice about "digitalResearcher"

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Hello "readers" of my digitalResearcher blog!  I am currently in the process of creating this blog, yet quite anxious to share with you information on our "Digital World." I will be adding posts quite frequently, almost daily.  Currently I am working on creating some manageable navigation bars, and also adding a feature for you to sign up and subscribe -- for free of course -- to my blog posts. I will be developing also an "About Me" tab, so that you can obtain more details on the focus of my blog.  Essentially in a nutshell, I will be sharing information with you on Digital resources and information.  There will be a strong focus on the fields of education and research.  As I believe in an "open source" and an "open access" philosophy, --meaning not just in terms of software but also in terms of sharing information, the majority if not all of my posts will provide information on resources that are "free" for online access.  Today, for example, and frequently overall, I will be posting information on a "Digital Resource."  This information will also be headed as such in the title of the post.  In the near future, I will add a tab called "Digital Resource" where you can access this information more rapidly, rather than having to sift through the blog posts.

Please note, for now, that I am an academic professional -- a college professor -- who believes firmly in crediting the source of my material properly.  As needed I will embrace citation methods -- the standards -- and/or most likely a commonly used method of placing in quotation marks information obtained from an online source or fellow researcher, colleague, expert, etc.  That source will be named and the URL for that source will be included, typically below the information.  I ask that you do the same, when quoting or passing on information from my blog.  In the meantime, please stay tuned.  I guarantee that if you are interested in one place to go for information on our "Digital World" that this is a place you will want to embrace.

my best,  
elizabeth carney

Digital News Report for 2015

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism provides its "Digital News Report 2015."  According to its website (which is listed under this post): "This year's report reveals new Insights bout digital news consumption based on a YouGov survey of over 20,000 online news consumers in the US, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Brazil, Japan and Australia.  This year's data shows a quickening of the pace towards social media platforms as routes t audiences, together with a surge in the use of mobile for new, a decline in the desktop internet and significant growth in video news consumption online."

The report is available to download for FREE at the below URL.
http://www.digitalnewsreport.org/