Digital scholarship uses tools and software in the areas of text
analysis and mining, data analysis, GIS mapping and visualisation of
data to gather, analyse, reuse, produce and/or preserve text, data, and
images.
The new Centre for Digital Scholarhsip is
a teaching, research and presentation space in the Library and intends to bring together scholars from across the University,
enabling collaboration and cross-disciplinary projects and fostering new
and innovative research.
The space is open 24/7 and available to anyone working in the area of digital scholarship.
The space is open 24/7 and available to anyone working in the area of digital scholarship.
This centre also recognises the changing needs of learning and assessment. More and more students are required to produce digital outputs such as digital objects or web content and online exhibitions. In the Centre for Digital Scholarship they will be able to access multi-functional spaces, technology and support for their studies and assignments.
The centre is open 24/7 and available to anyone working in the area of digital scholarship.
It has group rooms with computers, whiteboards, and digital display screens, open and collaborative areas, and a training room with 16 seats. There is also a Bookeye Scanner, and with that you can scan items at a resolution up to 600ppi, rare and heritage items for preservation using the V-shaped book cradle, and large items up to A2 size including posters, newspapers and bound volumes.
In addition, the centre has a 80-inch screen that is perfect for collaborative sessions and presentations.
At the centre you can also access specialist software or install it on your computer:
Thanks to Bill Beach for showing me around and telling me about the centre's services. Here we are in front of the 80-inch screen:
It has group rooms with computers, whiteboards, and digital display screens, open and collaborative areas, and a training room with 16 seats. There is also a Bookeye Scanner, and with that you can scan items at a resolution up to 600ppi, rare and heritage items for preservation using the V-shaped book cradle, and large items up to A2 size including posters, newspapers and bound volumes.
In addition, the centre has a 80-inch screen that is perfect for collaborative sessions and presentations.
At the centre you can also access specialist software or install it on your computer:
- Text analysis software can be used to access and interpret text and produce quantitative data that can be analysed.
- Data analysis software can help to examine data to discover useful information. Use data analysis tools to collect, evaluate and present data and draw conclusions.
- Data visualisation software is used to produce visual representations of data to convey meaning.
- Geographical information systems (GIS) software is used to capture, analyse and present spatial or geographical data.
- Media creation & editing software is used to produce and edit video, audio and graphics.
- 3D modelling software can be used to create and modify 3D models.
Thanks to Bill Beach for showing me around and telling me about the centre's services. Here we are in front of the 80-inch screen:
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