* Object Name(s)                              * Dimensions
   *   Cultural Source                           * Date Created
   *   Location                                  * Collection History
   *   Materials                                 * Catalog Number
   *   Techniques                                * Additional Information

       My main goal for designing this site was to achieve clarity and simplicity. In order

to keep the design simple, I tried to present links and information with intuitive

placement. Ease of navigation is key to maximizing participant contributions over

hundreds of wiki pages. The individual artifact pages can be accessed by clicking on

thumbnail-size photos categorized by object-type (Figure A-4) . In this form, viewers

can visually navigate a large number of artifacts and comment on objects that interest

them. The "Main Collections" page (Figure A-3) displays all eight object categories,

which link to the thumbnail pages.1 To assist navigation through the site, I also designed

a Side Bar (Figure A-6) with links to pages including the home page and the main

collections page, and links to other important resources for contributors. I organized the

Side Bar so it could present additional entry points to the collections information and

other page options.

       Nina Simon emphasizes "The Ask" in her writings on successful collaborative

projects. "The Ask" concisely informs potential participants about what would be

required of them, how their contribution will be used, and why their input matters (Simon

2009). By developing a clear "ask," the project ought to not only entice more

participation, but should offer transparency on what the museum's ultimate objectives

are. In developing Native American/museum partnerships, it is especially important to

conduct the project in the most honest, ethical, and inviting manner possible. My wiki's

1 Categories include Silverwork, Basketry, Clothing & Adornment, Tools & Food Processing, Dolls, Woodcarvings,
Toys & Games, and Miscellaneous Objects