Research Guides: Digital Humanities at UMD: Introduction

What do we mean by Digital Humanities?

The term Digital Humanities covers an impressive amount of real estate. Per Wikipedia: "Digital humanities is an area of research and teaching at the intersection of computing and the disciplines of the humanities."

Jason Heppler created the "What is Digital Humanities? page that culls over 800 responses and definitions for Digital Humanities. Another vision for Digital Humanities comes from HacklibrarySchool.com Flipboard users and web connoisseurs can also enjoy the curated content by Gertjan Filarski who continually develops a listing of definitions and projects. Find a definition that reflects your vision!

Regardless of how you define the creation of web technologies and humanities, this guide can provide an entry way into research, projects and collaboration opportunities.

UMD Specific Resources For Digital Humanities

Digital Arts Sciences + Humanities
Digital Arts, Sciences, & Humanities (DASH) is a cross-disciplinary program supporting faculty and students working with digital methodologies and technologies in research, teaching, and artistic projects. We offer individual consultations with experts, class visits with customized training, web hosting infrastructure, workshops, guides on digital technologies, project support for ideas big and small, help with research design, help with assignment design, communities of practice for critically engaging with technology, and prototyping, scripting, mapping, and data visualization assistance.
Media Hub - 2nd Floor, Kathryn A. Martin Library
Houses a huge array of recording and digitization equipment including cameras, microphones, stands, scanners and more. Room also houses a large number of 27" iMacs for editing and publishing work.
Viz Lab and Mixed Media Lab
"The Viz | Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that focuses on the emerging visual technologies and techniques. The Viz | Lab is currently exploring data visualization, 3D printing, new uses for state-of-the-art projection."

The Viz Lab also houses the MMAD (Motion and Media Acros Disciplines) Lab which specializes in 3D Motion capture.

Access is limited and should be planned in advance. http://sfa.d.umn.edu/departments/viz-lab-mmad-lab/access
UMD Archives & Special Collections
Hours, contact information, and information about collections and how to use them.
U -Spatial
Provides access to ArcGisOnline a "web mapping platform that allows you to easily create, edit, analyze, share and publish geospatial data."
UMD Geospatial Analysis Center
The Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC) at the University of Minnesota Duluth is a student workforce-driven geographic information systems (GIS) services organization with statewide visibility and relevance. GAC has a decade-long record of external contract work with state agencies, counties, and regional organizations. The Center's staff also provide assistance in classrooms and research projects across campus. GAC supports the UMD GIS program by raising its visibility and demonstrating high-quality consulting services as well as supporting the development of a workforce that is well-prepared for graduate school and the GIS industry.

Kathryn A. Martin Library

Digital Humanities at UMD

What do we mean by Digital Humanities?

UMD Specific Resources For Digital Humanities