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Creating Digital Timeline Stories with TimelineJS: Introduction

What is TimelineJS?

TimelineJS logo and taglineTimelineJS is a cloud-based digital platform developed and maintained by Northwestern University's Knight Lab. It is used to create and display visually rich multimedia timelines and is built using Google Sheets. TimelineJS is a free open source tool released under a Mozilla Public License (MPL) version 2.0. It can be used by those with zero coding experience or can be customized by those with coding experienced.

About This Guide

This guide is available to the public, however it is primarily designed for CSUF students and faculty.

What You Will Find In This Guide

  • Examples of digital timelines built with TimelineJS
  • Best practices for planning a TimelineJS project
  • A video demonstration of how to use the platform to build, customize, publish, and share a TimelineJS project
  • Resources for finding free digital media without infringing on copyright
  • Suggestions for preserving your TimelineJS project
  • How CSUF students, faculty, and staff can get more help from me

Digital Literacy Librarian

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Colleen Robledo Greene
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