News, Reports

Report: Full Circle: Library Collaboration Leads to Significant DNA Data Storage Milestone

The following post was authored by Vincent Coltellino from the Library of Congress. Vincent leads the Library’s synthetic DNA data storage initiative, which investigates the feasibility of synthetic DNA as a high-density, scalable, and durable medium for storing the Library’s digital collections. During his first year at the Library, he established a contract with the […]

Announcements, News

Event Announcement: Camp eLabs

Are you looking for a workshop environment to begin planning your digital edition or archive? Join eLaboratories from August 3–6, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA for our introductory workshop, followed by our conference activities on August 7–9. See full post.

Funding & Opportunities, News

Opportunity: AI Literacy: Join the Latest Cohort

Beginning this July, Ithaka S+R will convene a cohort of 15-20 colleges and universities to explore how existing information literacy frameworks can be adapted and revised to reflect the changing realities of an AI-driven information ecosystem. The project will bring together librarians, teaching and learning professionals, and other campus leaders committed to advancing AI literacy […]

CFPs & Conferences, News

CFP: Alabama Digitorium

In 2026, Digitorium is focused on the theme of Preserve. As Digital Humanists, we engage in so many levels of preservation, and we want to make space to explore and document that work. Digital Humanities is a field committed to uncovering and preserving culture and society that is hidden. Sometimes hidden means time, as in […]

Job Announcements, News

Job Announcement: Digitization Archivist at Letterform Archive

Reporting to the Collections Director, the Digitization Archivist will be responsible for implementing digitization services and managing resources that support the current and future needs of our team and community. The Digitization Archivist will support the Collections Director in key areas of digitization project management, data preservation, workflow strategy, and design and launch of the […]

Funding & Opportunities, News

Opportunity: Join The DO Team 2026/27

The Digital Orientalist is pleased to announce its annual open call for contributors and team members for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek individuals who work at the intersection of digital humanities and area studies. Our current coverage includes the following areas – with links to recent contributions within each of these teams – though […]

News, Reports

Report: The World in an Archive: Preserving the Websites of Geographers, Cartographers, and Map Enthusiasts

The Geographic and Cartographic Professional Societies and Organizations Web Archive preserves the websites of groups shaping our understanding of the world. In this interview, Carissa Pastuch discusses how the collection was built, what it includes and why preserving born-digital content is increasingly important for documenting the field of geography and cartography. See full post.