Basic Technical IVT Commonly tested

Digital Humanities

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl hjuːˈmænɪtiz/

An interdisciplinary field that applies computational methods and digital tools to research questions in humanities disciplines such as literature, history, philosophy, and cultural studies. Digital Humanities encompasses text analysis, visualization, mapping, and computational analysis of cultural artifacts.

Plain English

Using computers and digital technology to study literature, history, art, and other humanities subjects.

Etymology & History

Origin languageEnglish

Rootdigital (from Latin 'digitus') + humanities (from Latin 'humanitas')

First recorded use1989

Usage frequencyCommon

Usage

"The library established a Digital Humanities center to support faculty research in computational text analysis."

Style guide notes: Capitalize 'Digital Humanities' as a named field of study.

Also known as

computational humanities digital scholarship digital culture studies

Contrasted with

traditional humanities analog scholarship

Related Terms

computational analysis text mining data visualization

Frequently Asked Questions

What skills do Digital Humanities researchers need?

Combinations of domain expertise in humanities plus programming, data analysis, or digital tool proficiency.

What are common Digital Humanities projects?

Text mining, topic modeling, network analysis, digital archives, interactive visualizations, and geospatial mapping.

Why Test Candidates on This?

Important for assessing librarian understanding of emerging research methodologies and support services.

Required skill level: Mid

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