American Sociological Association Section on Communication and Information Technologies (CITASA)
← Back to ResourcesCITAMS (formerly CITASA) is the Communication, Information Technologies, and Media Sociology section of the American Sociological Association, a professional body for scholars studying media, technology, and communication. The site provides membership information, listserv access, conference and preconference details, and calls for papers and journal special issues related to media and technology sociology.
| Resource Type | Public Institution, Academia, Professional Society |
|---|---|
| Website | https://citasa.org/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | US |
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for digital privacy, free speech, and innovation through legal cases, policy advocacy, and public education. It produces tools such as Privacy Badger, Certbot, and the Atlas of Surveillance, and publishes analysis, whitepapers, and a blog covering issues like AI, surveillance, and internet freedom. Founded in 1990, it is member-supported and engages in litigation, legislative advocacy, and grassroots action campaigns.
| Resource Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Website | https://eff.org/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | US |
The Internet Society (ISOC) is a global nonprofit organization working to expand Internet access and promote a safe, trustworthy, open Internet worldwide. It operates through a global community of chapters and members, running community-centered connectivity initiatives, digital literacy and safety education, and advocacy for the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. The organization is active in numerous countries, supporting projects such as community network training for underserved and refugee populations.
| Resource Type | Public Institution, Professional Society |
|---|---|
| Website | https://internetsociety.org/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | US |
Museum of Computer Culture
← Back to ResourcesSan Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), exploring the intersection of computing technology, science, and cultural history.
| Resource Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Website | https://samsat.org/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address |
Austin, TX US |
Musée des Arts et Métiers (Museum of Arts and Crafts) in Paris, France, is one of the world's oldest science and technology museums, holding a permanent collection spanning scientific instruments, transportation, and mechanical innovation. Notable holdings include Clément Ader's airplane, Lavoisier's laboratory, and the first Lumière brothers cinematograph. It offers guided tours, workshops, and public exhibitions of its collections.
| Resource Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Website | https://arts-et-metiers.net/?lang=ang |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | FR |
Computerspielemuseum (Computer Games Museum) in Berlin, Germany, is a museum dedicated to the history of video games and interactive entertainment, featuring permanent exhibits like a 1980s arcade hall and a 1990s living room as well as special exhibitions. It offers guided tours, a museum shop, and ticketed public access to its collections.
| Resource Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Website | https://computerspielemuseum.de/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | DE |
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is a large science museum in Paris, France, offering permanent and temporary exhibitions, a planetarium, and dedicated spaces for children of various ages. It is part of the Universcience institution alongside the Palais de la découverte.
| Resource Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Website | https://cite-sciences.fr/en/home |
| Physical Collection | Yes |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | FR |
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology
← Back to ResourcesThe Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology is a local museum showcasing the industrial and technological history of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Its exhibits include the Cray Research Inc. Supercomputer Collection, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company memorabilia collection, and materials on National Presto Industries. The museum offers guided tours and paid admission to the public.
| Resource Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Website | https://cfmit.org/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | US |
Musée Bolo is a museum of computing, digital culture, and video games hosted by the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. It is run by the publicly recognized foundation Mémoires Informatiques and staffed by volunteers, holding one of the richest collections of computing machines and related artifacts in Europe. The museum offers permanent and temporary exhibitions, guided tours, pioneer portraits, and articles documenting the history of Swiss computing.
| Resource Type | Public Institution, Academia, Research |
|---|---|
| Website | https://museebolo.ch/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | CH |
IPSJ Computer Museum is an online museum maintained by the Information Processing Society of Japan documenting the history of computing in Japan. It features virtual exhibits on historical Japanese computers, profiles of Japanese computer pioneers, and a registry of Information Processing Technology Heritage artifacts, along with links to satellite museums.
| Resource Type | Public Institution, Research |
|---|---|
| Website | http://museum.ipsj.or.jp/en/ |
| Access Policy | public |
| Cost | Free |
| Address | JP |