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About the New SHOT Web Site

The site provides information for those interested in learning more about the field of the history of technology, related methodologies, programs of study, and basic sources.

The re-design of the SHOT Web site was undertaken with several objectives in mind. First, the new design is intended to make the site easier to use. Font size and line spacing have been increased to improve legibility. The organization of information and the navigational structure of the site have been re-worked to aid different users in locating whatever they seek. Toward this end, the structure of the site echoes the mission of the Society itself:

• Sustain the Society, its primary initiatives, and its members
• Elevate the quality of scholarship in the field
• Act as an advocate for the History of Technology as an academic
  discipline
• Support scholars, students, and teachers who share an interest in
  the field

Of course, the new site continues to support the business of the Society. It provides information about the benefits of membership and supports a number of member services, such as joining or renewing a membership, maintaining contact information, voting for officers, etc. The site details SHOT's programs supporting the work of scholars in the field through its major initiatives, including its annual meeting; the fellowships, awards, and prizes it presents; and its publications. Information about other opportunities for funding, networking, and employment may be found through SHOTnews.

Why the History of Technology Matters

The new Web site also seeks to raise the profile of the discipline itself by noting the value and importance of the History of Technology as an academic pursuit. This on-going effort will take two tacks. First, the site will solicit and present original historiographic material, as well as relevant material previously published in other forms such as its journal, Technology and Culture.

Second, through the site the Society will make an effort to aid those entering the field as students and teachers. Students will find a listing of academic programs that include the history of technology. They will also be able to access a bibliography of recommended works and a list of important repositories of primary sources. Finally, they will find information about where to find historically significant technological artifacts. While scholars and teachers may also find these resources valuable, the site will seek to address their needs specifically by serving as a source of teaching materials such as lesson plans and syllabi.

Information
About the Images

Images are a crucial resource for those engaged in studying the history of technology. Basic information about the images on this site can be displayed by placing the cursor on the image. Where the message "CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION" appears (as it does for almost every image), bibliographic information and a larger version of the image may be obtained by clicking on the image.

A Global Perspective

As the Web site continues to develop, it will increasingly exhibit the Society's global perspective. The active participation and contributions of all the Society's members will assist in the evolution of the site's organization, design, and content toward this end.

Questions and Comments

Please address questions or comments about the Web site, via e-mail to Allen Miller or to the SHOT Secretary Bernie Carlson.