"Data Management" for Humanists Workshop
In this workshop, we will explore how objects of humanistic inquiry can be defined or represented as “data,” keeping in mind that the “data” humanists use in their research often differs from what is traditionally defined as data in STEM or social science fields. For example, can a digital version of a book, painting, or historical manuscript be considered data? How does the categorization of scholarly material change the way we interpret, analyze, and disseminate information about it?
The first half of the workshop will consist of a facilitated discussion of what could constitute “data” in the context of humanities research. We will look at specific case studies from multiple disciplines, and your questions, skepticism, and/or enthusiasm are all welcome. Once we have arrived at a working definition, we will explore some broadly defined best practices, tools, and methods for data management and see how they could be adapted to benefit humanities researchers.
- Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Location: Humanities House, 115 Franklin Street
- Workshop led by Julia Deen, Data Librarian