Category Archives: Research Methods

Make: Mapping fuzzy logic and fictional universes

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Melanie Conroy

Can we use out of-the-box software to communicate our research findings and represent the fuzzy logic of the humanities? Cartographers and artists have long made sentimental and subjective maps that portray the emotional states of individuals and communities. The Google N-grams viewer is … Continue reading →

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Reconciling digital research procedures with library policies

Posted on August 8, 2013 by napappas1

In my own research for my dissertation, I visited approximately 60 libraries around the country ranging from the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, MA, to the Historic New Orleans Collection, to more regional, smaller libraries such as the Hawaiian Mission … Continue reading →

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Talk Session: Tools Users Use

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Marty Olliff

As an archivist, I post content to my website but have fallen behind a bit in knowing the tools my users use and how to prepare my materials for them. As a teacher, F2F and online, I want to know … Continue reading →

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Digitizing Research Discussion

Posted on July 31, 2013 by ladrian

I started my research in an analog world–large numbers of xerox copies, note cards for bibliography, etc.  The world is now digital.  How do I move research materials into a digital format so they can be worked with more easily, … Continue reading →

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Library Science theory and the Humanities

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Nathan Humpal

I’m interested in discussing how Library Science’s bibliographic theories intersect with the Humanities’ conception of creative works. In particular I would like to examine Library Science’s FRBR concept in this light. FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) is a conceptual … Continue reading →

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Finding needles in haystacks

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Jody DeRidder

The more information is collected, the more difficult it becomes to sift it, organize it, and find what you need. Statistical data analysis (data analytics) is the process of this type of analysis, encompassing natural language processing and more.  This … Continue reading →

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