Trevor Thornton
My Projects
Shout-outs From My Colleagues
Shout-outs are kind words from Libraries staff to other Libraries staff for going out of their way to be extra awesome at their job.
I was thrilled when Trevor recently moved the second version of Digital Assets of Enduring Value (DAEV) into production. Over the years, full-time and student staff in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) have relied on DAEV, a web application that helps us process born-digital materials. While planning and development for version two had begun before I joined SCRC, I appreciate how Trevor always took the time to help me understand how the application works. During the testing phase, he was always responsive to fix things, even when I knew he was working on other SCRC applications. The new DAEV is integrated with ArchivesSpace and our preservation system, automating more processes and making our work more efficient. Trevor is a pleasure to work with, whether that’s over Trello, email, or Zoom. Thank you Trevor!
— Shelly Black
Trevor has gone above and beyond in his support of our high-tech spaces, specifically the Visualization Studio at Hill Library. He created a JavaScript and HTML template which allows users to easily create mixed media content which easily runs in a browser, giving additional flexibility to the space. Moreover, he's worked tirelessly to improve the template and ensure it meets users' needs, working alongside groups like the Data Science Academy and others. Without his work, events like the Library Staff Art Show almost certainly wouldn't have happened; I'm incredibly grateful to Trevor for all his expertise!
— Shaun Bennett
I approached Trevor Thornton about the possibility of creating an immersive shark exhibit in the Visualization Studio to run in conjunction with a shark-related book talk. Trevor created an exhibit that was more compelling and meaningful than I could have imagined. "Swimming with Sharks" produced the sensation of being underwater and up close with sharks, while also showcasing NC State shark research. The exhibit was visited by 264 people over the course of the week, including students in a Communication course and members of the general public. Connections were made between people doing shark research at NC State, CMAST, and beyond. As one young visitor said to his chaperone, "That was really cool!" Kudos to Trevor for making this fun and educational exhibit.
— Karen Ciccone