BetaBits, 2007

Item — Multiple Containers

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

2007

Creator

Hoyt, Robin Olivia (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

System requirements: CD-ROM drive.

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

1 computer optical disc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

298 pages (1 production book (298 pages)) ; 29 cm

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Overview

BetaBits is a web-based comic strip series that tells the story of a woman in her 20s who sells household appliances she has made from outdated computer parts. Themes addressed by the comic include recycling, computer obsolescence, the distancing between

Physical Location

Theses Media Binder 1; Thesis Offsite Storage

General

LC Call Number(s): ECL-REMOTE[THESIS]PN6728.B48H69 2007, ECL-ARCV[ARCHIVES]TH-CD208; Thesis / Dissertation Note: Thesis (M.A.)--Emerson College, 2007.