dc.contributor.author	Bryson, Tim
dc.contributor.author	Posner, Miriam
dc.contributor.author	Pierre, Alain St.
dc.contributor.author	Varner, Stewart
dc.date.accessioned	2014-10-10T16:49:17Z
dc.date.available	2014-10-10T16:49:17Z
dc.date.issued	2011-11
dc.identifier.citation	Bryson, T. (2011). <i>Digital humanities</i>. Washington, DC: Association of Research Libraries.	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	1-59407-870-X
dc.identifier.issn	0160 3582
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/1878
dc.description	Survey Results	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The ARL escience survey in 2009 confirmed how profoundly and quickly technology has transformed research in the sciences. Research in the humanities is being transformed as well. Digital humanities is an emerging field which employs computer-based technologies with the aim of exploring new areas of inquiry in the humanities. Practitioners in the digital humanities draw not only upon traditional writing and research skills associated with the humanities, but also upon technical skills and infrastructure. A number of research institutions host digital scholarship centers or otherwise provide services to help researchers design, produce, disseminate, and maintain digital projects. These centers are often, but not always, located in libraries and incorporate library staff or services into their core programming. Other institutions provide similar services in a less centralized manner. Some services target specifi disciplines; others are multidisciplinary. Some institutional initiatives, such as George Mason University’s Center for History and New Media, are well established, while others are still in the planning phase. This survey was specifically interested in digital scholarship centers or services that support the humanities (e.g., history, art, music, fim, literature, philosophy, religion, etc.) The purpose of the survey was to provide a snapshot of research library experiences with these centers or services and the benefis and challenges of hosting them. It explored the organization of these services, how they are staffed and funded, what services they offer and to whom, what technical infrastructure is provided, whether the library manages or archives the digital resources produced, and how services are assessed, among other questions. The survey was conducted between April 11 and May 13, 2011. Sixty-four of the 126 ARL members completed this survey for a response rate of 51%. Ad Hoc Nature of Service While a great many of the responding libraries do offer support for digital humanities, the survey indicates that they are still developing systematic policies and staffig models for this type of project. In many cases, libraries are piecing together resources from many departments to meet demand as it arises. A number of respondents described their digital humanities support as “a work in progress” or “in development.” Libraries are likewise developing staffig procedures to meet patrons’ needs. While some libraries have staff dedicated to digital humanities, others call on IT staff and librarians as needs arise. Respondents repeatedly described librarians’ roles in digital humanities projects as “ad hoc.” A number of respondents indicated that their institutions were waiting to determine the full level and complexity of demand before fully staffig support for digital humanities. Major Trends While most respondents provide services supporting digital humanities projects, only fie (8%) reported that their library hosts a center specifially dedicated to the fild. Almost half of the respondents (30 or 48%) provide ad hoc services, and almost a quarter (15 or 24%) host a digital scholarship center that provides services to a number of disciplines including humanities. Only four (6%) reported that no digital scholarship services are offered at their institution, although one of these commented that service was scheduled to start in the fall of 2011	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	Emory University	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Association of Research Libraries	en_US
dc.subject	Digital Culture	en_US
dc.subject	Digital Scholarship	en_US
dc.subject	Digital Content Creation	en_US
dc.subject	Policies and Procedures	en_US
dc.subject	Research Libraries	en_US
dc.subject	Digital Collections	en_US
dc.subject	Fellowships	en_US
dc.subject	Grants	en_US
dc.subject	Data Preservation and Stewardship	en_US
dc.subject	Surveys	en_US
dc.title	Digital Humanities	en_US
dc.title.alternative	Spec Kit 326 - Digital Humanities	en_US
dc.type	Technical Report	en_US