News, Reports

Report: Trans + History Week Edit-a-thon

On 9th May 2025, Wikimedia UK proudly collaborated with WMLGBT+ and the National Library of Wales on a Trans + History Week Edit-a-thon hosted by Cardiff Central Library. The aim was to celebrate the contributions of Trans people here in Wales by improving the coverage of notable Trans people and events on different Wikipedia projects. […]

CFPs & Conferences, News

Conference: DH2026 is in Daejeon, South Korea

The Digital Humanities 2026 (DH2026) Conference will take place in Daejeon, South Korea, from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026, under the theme “Engagement”. The event will be hosted by the Korean Association for Digital Humanities (KADH) in collaboration with Daejeon Metropolitan City. We look forward to sharing more details soon, including the […]

Editors' Choice

Editors’ Choice: Volunteers Leverage OCR to Transcribe Library of Congress Digital Collections

The Library of Congress launched the By the People crowdsourced transcription program in 2018. Since then, we have invited anyone to volunteer by transcribing Library of Congress digital collections through our online platform, Concordia. Completed transcriptions go back into Library of Congress digital collections on loc.gov to make them keyword searchable and improve accessibility. We […]

Editors' Choice

Editors’ Choice: DHQ Special Issue–Digital Sankofa: Understanding the Past and Futures of Black Digital Humanities

The journey to conceptualizing this special issue started in a summer seminar organized by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). Since 2004, through its postdoctoral fellowship program, CLIR has recruited, trained, and established cohorts of talented researchers steeped in the materials and methods of their disciplines for work in libraries and cultural organizations. […]

Job Announcements, News

Job: Product Manager, Scholarly eBooks (4 Years) at The New York Public Library

Reporting to the Director of Product, Scholarly eBooks, the Product Manager will support the NYPL’s institutional goal to increase the availability of digital content. The Scholarly eBooks initiative seeks to develop more equitable service to those researchers who may not be able to come in person to our reading rooms in New York City. We […]

Job Announcements, News

Job: Digital Library Analyst at College of Charleston

The Digital Library Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the Lowcountry Digital Library (LCDL) and other Library web properties and initiatives. Reporting to the Digital Services Coordinator, this position collaborates with the Digital Projects Librarian and LCDL partners to digitize, describe, and publish collections that enhance research on the Lowcountry region […]

Job Announcements, News

Job: Library Technology Developer at Villanova University

Reporting to the Director of Library Technology, the Library Technology Developer will join a team of programmers and librarians in working to continually improve the library’s web presence and its support for staff and public technology needs. They will also actively participate in global open source communities working to improve the library technology landscape through […]

Job Announcements, News

Job: Digital Preservation Librarian at University of Houston

 Reporting to the Head of Preservation and Reformatting, the Digital Preservation Librarian will develop and execute policies and workflows, and manage the Libraries’ digital preservation system, Archivematica.At a broader level, the successful candidate is expected to collaborate with librarians, archivists, and external partners, such as the Texas Digital Library and the National Digital Stewardship Alliance […]

Job Announcements, News

Job: Library Resources & Systems Manager at Wilmington University

Provide collaborative leadership in the implementation, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both emerging and existing library systems and applications. These include, but are not limited to, SIRSI, Discovery, ILLiad, EZProxy, and other systems as needed or requested. Develop strategies relating to electronic discovery through library content cataloging and user discovery. Evaluate the quality of open-access […]

Job Announcements, News

Job: Archivist at University of La Verne

The University of La Verne is seeking a dedicated, forward thinking and experienced University Archivist to lead the management, preservation, and accessibility of the institution’s historical records and special collections. This role is integral to supporting the university’s mission of providing a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population, preparing them for successful […]