Beyond the Digital Humanities Center

Prescott, Andrew

doi:10.1002/9781118680605.ch32

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“…Although disciplines imbue their members with a sense of identity, they can hinder change (Watrell et al , 2013). For example, universities rigidly distinguish between faculty members and staff (Bradley, 2012; Prescott, 2016). Additionally, few scholars call themselves “digital humanists” and many fields related to digital humanities neglect to use the term “digital humanities” (Parry, 2012; Svensson, 2010).…”

Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Though usually modest in size, centers may constitute the most visible incubators and promoters of digital humanities work (Klein, 2015; Prescott, 2016). Whether physical or virtual, a center hosts scholars working on diverse projects but adhering to a common mission.…”

Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(Most centers follow the latter model) (Zorich, 2008). Centers may be free-standing, part of a department or their own department, or an arm of support services and thus lodged in the library or in IT (Prescott, 2016).…”

Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, at least 20 liberal arts colleges are involved in digital humanities work whether singly or in collaboration with peer institutions (available at: www.dhcenternet.org/centers). Prescott (2016) stumps for centers to scale up and to increase their connectivity.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The conceptual ecology of digital humanities

Poole

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to dissect key issues and debates in digital humanities, an emerging field of theory and practice. Digital humanities stands greatly to impact the Information and Library Science (ILS) professions (and vice versa) as well as the traditional humanities disciplines. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores the contours of digital humanities as a field, touching upon fundamental issues related to the field’s coalescence and thus to its structure and epistemology. It looks at the ways in which digital humanities brings new approaches and sheds new light on manifold humanities foci. Findings Digital humanities work represents a vital new current of interdisciplinary, collaborative intellectual activity both in- and outside the academy; it merits particular attention from ILS. Research limitations/implications This paper helps potential stakeholders understand the intellectual and practical framework of the digital humanities and “its relationship” to their own intellectual and professional work. Originality/value This paper critically synthesizes previous scholarly work in digital humanities. It has particular value for those in ILS, a community that has proven especially receptive to the field, as well as to scholars working in many humanities disciplines. Digital humanities has already made an important impact on both LIS and the humanities; its impact is sure to grow.

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Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

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Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Digital Humanities And/in the Academymentioning

confidence: 99%

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The conceptual ecology of digital humanities

Poole

2017

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“…4 Whenever the copies of Cullen's consultation letters are exhibited they arouse immense curiosity; however, there has been no substantial investigation into the circumstances surrounding their production. The following account falls into two parts; the first, outlining the development, promotion and functioning of Watt's copier, is essentially factual.…”

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‘…To Whom It Will Be Extremly Usefull.' Dr William Cullen'S Adoption of James Watt'S Copying Machine

Wheelock

2016

Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) was a leading physician of the Enlightenment era. As professor in Edinburgh he became the most influential teacher of theoretical and practical medicine in 18th century Britain. A renowned private practitioner, Cullen systematically archived his postal 'consultations', now held by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Initially Cullen preserved his replies as transcriptions, but from April 1781 he began using a mechanical copier, newly devised by the Scottish engineer James Watt. This paper describes the development, promotion and functioning of Watt's copier and considers Cullen's own adoption of the machine. It is suggested that with Cullen's adoption of Watt's copier, medical record keeping entered a new historical phase comparable with the recent digital revolution.

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Digital Humanities: What Can Libraries Offer?

Wong¹

2016

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The collaborative aspect of digital humanities is one of the core values of the field. Specialists and organizations involved in digital humanities partnerships may include individual scholars focusing on a particular area, multiple scholars across disciplines, computer scientists, or digital humanities centers. Through a quantitative analysis of authorship in international digital humanities journals, this article demonstrates that libraries also have unique advantages that make them well positioned to contribute to digital humanities.

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Beyond the Digital Humanities Center

Cited by 7 publications

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The conceptual ecology of digital humanities

The conceptual ecology of digital humanities

‘…To Whom It Will Be Extremly Usefull.' Dr William Cullen'S Adoption of James Watt'S Copying Machine

Digital Humanities: What Can Libraries Offer?

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