Tools & Technologies

On March 18 at 1:00 PM EDT, eLabs will host a webinar that invites researchers to explore questions around the environmental impact of digital humanities work. The session draws on the approaches and resources developed by the Digital Humanities Climate Coalition (DHCC), whose work includes the development of a toolkit designed to help individuals and organizations make informed digital choices and support the development of more sustainable research projects. Led by Christopher Ohge, this webinar will provide guidance on how to implement the toolkit in research projects.

SNACSchool Indigenous Research and Reference, a virtual event to be held on March 25, 1:00–3:00 PM EDT, is intended for those interested in learning how to use SNAC for Indigenous research and uses inclusive Indigenous entities and specific ethical considerations. Registration is open to all, but Indigenous community members are particularly encouraged to attend, as well as others who may provide reference to Indigenous topics or collections. Attendees will get an overview of SNAC’s website and search functions and will learn how it can help them with their archival research goals.

SNACSchool Indigenous Create and Edit, a virtual event to be held April 22, 1:00–5:00 PM EDT, is a multi-module course geared towards those interested in editing Indigenous entities in SNAC and uses inclusive Indigenous examples and specific ethical considerations. Registration is open to all, but Indigenous community members are particularly encouraged to attend, as well as others who may provide reference to Indigenous topics or collections. Previously recorded sessions and PDFs of slide decks are also available to revisit steps and refresh your memory.

From October 8–10, Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage (Recovery) and the Association for Documentary Editing (ADE) will host a joint conference in Houston, Texas. This first-ever collaboration between Recovery and ADE will bring together scholars, archivists, editors, students and community practitioners to explore how figures and documents—canonical, forgotten, official and grassroots—have shaped the histories, literatures and identities of the United States.