Catherine Elliott

Curly headed digital fiend. Head of Digital Services @uknatarchives Views here are my own, not those of my employer.

[Adam Silver @adamsilverhq]

Disabled buttons are bad UX.

What you think they do and what they actually do are 2 completely different realities.

Here’s why 👇

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

@mentionthewar I’m so sad to hear this. I always valued and trusted in Jo’s professional opinions. If he said it was okay, it was okay. And what a lovely, humble guy. His absence will be sorely felt. Sending heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.

[Jennifer Blair @SqueakinglyJen]

I myself have wondered why refugees didn't stay in European countries and have travelled on. So I asked them.

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

This needs a higher profile. The symptoms are not what I would have expected. It’s worth taking note. x

[Ovarian Cancer Action @OvarianCancerUK]

#FollowedByCancer
❗️Ovarian Cancer symptoms:
@_INeedAWeeAgain
@_BloatedBelly
@_MyTummyHurts
@FeelFullQuickly

These accounts have been following thousands of people before #WorldOvarianCancerDay.
Just like in real life, most people ignored them.

🔁RT this to get them noticed🔁

[Stefan Simanowitz @StefSimanowitz]

Wow! Archaeologists working on a site in Southwark Street have uncovered the largest area of Roman mosaic to be discovered in London for half a century
https://t.co/FJStdmgqiv

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

Thanks @UKGovCamp for a brilliant couple of days and for such a lovely care/event package. And thanks to all who attended. It makes such a difference being able to connect with others dealing with many of the same things #ukgc22

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

@meg_phillips7 Thanks @meg_phillips7 😁 Look forward to many more exchanges of ideas.

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

The latest ICA Congress is coming soon - a virtual version this time round (International Council on Archives). Register below.

[ICA - International Council on Archives @ICArchiv]

Discover the sessions of #ICAEKS2021

Day 3 - Accessing Archives Online

On October 27 at 13:00 CET, come hear from @catherinemac, Cor de Graaf, Ariela Netiv, @kjtrivette and Simon Wilkes. Chaired by Johanna Smith.

Register >>> https://t.co/HksRkecfZt

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

In case you missed this week’s excitement 👇

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

In advance of our reading rooms re-opening on Tuesday 27 April, we will open bookings from noon (BST) on Monday 19 April.

The new service will offer four weeks’ availability on a rolling basis, with new dates added daily: https://t.co/ECXDaZfc19

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

We're hiring... we're looking for a Software Developer with extensive experience working within the Django web & rest frameworks. Sound like you?

Come join us. We're working on some super interesting stuff - check out my last tweet about Project Etna.
https://t.co/SWyFSLbVI5

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

We've reimagined how the public access & engage with archives online. Now we're building a new tech platform & beta versions of key new services. It's super exciting & will result in a richer, more inclusive user experience.

Read more about Project Etna https://t.co/8ud3PlLvEY

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

Calling all developers... we're hiring at The National Archives - come join us. We're a great bunch of people doing really interesting & challenging digital work. Read more here and message me if you have questions https://t.co/NFkdv6h1P3

[Dr Anton Howes @antonhowes]

You see blue plaques dotted all over Britain, commemorating such-and-such a famous person who lived in a building. They seem, at first glance, just a nice reminder of history.

But that was not their original purpose. And nor were they always blue. A thread.

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

@jessamycarlson I’m so sorry Jess. Sending hugs. xx

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

For #PrideMonth we have chosen to incorporate the Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar in 2018, into our logo (1/5)

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

This made me and my 4yo smile 🐑👧🏼

[James Rebanks @herdyshepherd1]

Spent the last hour judging the online sheep show

And I have to tell you that the young handlers under 8 class was the cutest thing I have ever seen

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

@SarahLeggett @blackdogcrisis @johngrantmusic Happy anniversary! 😘

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

@pennysresearch @pennysresearch you’re spot on. The development of our online models is important. You may be interested to read more about Project Alpha where we’ve been reimagining The National Archives on the web. Happy to hear any thoughts you have about it. https://t.co/kcDwGysr5U

[Catherine Elliott @catherinemac]

@MrSamWhaley I need to do the same! What colour are you going for Sam?