One of my goals when I started building Vincent was to streamline the creation of maps as much as possible. There are some excellent Python map libraries out there- see Basemap and Kartograph for more fun with maps. I highly recommend both of those tools, as they are both quite good and very powerful. I wanted something a little simpler, that […]
While we run our own 15 course Digital Scholarship Training programme for staff at the Library* we are always on the look-out for further training opportunities for colleagues. The following is a small selection of what’s on our radar at the moment. If you can recommend others coming up please do let us know in the […]
The 2013 Digital Library Federation (DLF) Forum, to be held November 3–6, 2013 in Austin, Texas, is seeking “proposals for presentations, panel discussions, workshops, research updates, and hands-on, problem-solving sessions.” The DLF is seeking proposals that focus on the themes of digital technology design, management and assessment, data, and collaboration.
What an amazing conference filled with inventive, kind, humorous and wickedly smart people. About 350 of you showed up and it was so much fun. Because it was such a busy conference and we didn’t all have a chance to see each other’s papers, we’re asking conference participants to post their talks here on HASTAC. […]
The most recent application solicitation for US Fulbright Scholar grant opportunities includes many wonderful opportunities including ones in digital culture and digital humanities. Applications for the 2014-2015 academic year are due by August 1, 2013. The Digital Culture opportunity is in Norway and the Digital Humanities opportunity is in Ireland, and these are in addition to the All Disciplines […]
Call for Essay Ideas & Proposals (now thru June 15, 2013) Join our discussion to shape the direction of WebWriting, a book-in-progress sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning at Trinity College. This born-digital, open-access volume integrates why questions with online examples and tutorials to illustrate how faculty and students are doing this work. Topics include: Why should we integrate the web into […]
Today we announced year 3 of our very successful summer intern program. As wediscussed last year in this blog, the Art Authority Summer Intern Program offers art and art history majors a 21st century alternative to traditional art docent internships. By working on our cutting-edge app and database, technology-focused students gain experience with and exposure to a set of […]
W. W. Norton & Company is seeking an Assistant Digital Designer for the Digital Products Group. The Assistant Designer will be responsible for designing, developing and managing digital products from concept to completion. As an entry-level assistant position, the job entails very light administrative duties. Candidates must be highly organized, motivated, have strong verbal and […]
Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO), in partnership with the OpenGLAM initiative, Open Knowledge Foundation, and Wikimedia NYC, is now accepting applications for an Open Data Fellowship for Summer 2013. This paid, 8-week fellowship will serve two roles: Wikipedian-in-Residence for member institutions in the METRO consortium Facilitator for institutions interested in pursuing broader open data initiatives METRO is a non-profit […]
The Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities at the University of Maryland is seeking an experienced project manager who will provide coordination and management for research projects and initiatives in the digital humanities. The Project Manager will work with senior MITH staff to conceptualize, implement, and manage digital humanities research work in a collaborative, […]
