Comments on: Digital Humanities Jobs

By: Seán

Seán — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:34:43 +0000

Thanks very much, Lisa. I wasn’t aware of those differences so that’s a start. Indeed, I’m not quite sure what the difference is between well-designed websites with a humanities theme, and the digital humanities. At the risk of sounding foolish, what are the principal differences between both? I would like to learn how to design really cool websites that would allow me to bring primary sources/scholarship from centuries ago to a wider audience. My area is early modern history so I’d like to have the technical know-how to be able to re-imagine and perhaps even re-enact (a bit advanced at the moment!) that period through building really cutting edge websites. The problem is I do not know what course would be best to develop these skills; what skills, for instance, should I be looking for in courses? Indeed, I’m not sure if what I’m seeking fits under the definition of ‘digital humanities’ in the first place. Thanks a million.

By: Lisa Spiro

Lisa Spiro — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:46:08 +0000

Hmm, depends what you want to do. A lot of digital humanities folks in my generation (those who did graduate work in the 1990s) got started by working on digital humanities projects at places like IATH, MITH, etc. Depending on the direction you want to go, you might consider coursework in cultural studies, textual studies, information/library science, or computer science. You could also consider attending a summer institute, such as the Digital Humanities Summer Institute (http://www.dhsi.org/) or one of the NEH Summer Institutes (http://www.neh.gov/news/awards/IAT_DH_May2008.html). Good luck!

By: Seán

Seán — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:55:20 +0000

Would anybody have any recommendations for the best course/qualification in the digital humanities? I’ve just finished my PhD and would like to blend my interest in history and computers and digital humanities seems like something that could do this. Thanks!

By: Lisa Spiro

Lisa Spiro — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:10:54 +0000

Thanks for the links…

By: Gideon Burton

Gideon Burton — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:42:43 +0000

I was delighted to stumbled across this post (via AcademHack) and to see digital humanities emerging. Though slightly dated now, I highly recommend Martha Brogan’s extensive report on digital American Literature–relevant to the humanities at large (http://www.diglib.org/pubs/dlf104/). You might also be interested in my blog series about changes in humanities publishing, which is very relevant to the emerging identity of digital humanities (http://tinyurl.com/9vldeo).

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:11:45 +0000

It’s a very interesting field to say the least. While some may argue that in every field as digital technology begins to take over globally that an individual should have some ability with computers and information systems. However, within the fields of Digital Humanities and New Media Communications (the flip side of the same coin where the process instead of the content is refined), the study of technology as a means is imperative. I know it sounds obvious, but I have encountered many educational scenarios where I was quite simply informed that someone else would have the skills necessary to put content out “There”. As far as jobs in the fields go, because the current job hunting system relies on traditional roles it becomes very difficult for DH and NMC students and professionals to find a job that takes advantage of the full range of skills they have. But I believe that this shouldn’t dishearten the job searcher. Rather the professionals and students should get creative. Ultimately as Matt K. pointed out names change but the field will stay the same. It might grow or change slightly, but it will still attract the same types of people just like every other profession out there.

By: academhack » Blog Archive » Digital Humanities Jobs

academhack » Blog Archive » Digital Humanities Jobs — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:58:26 +0000

[...] those looking for a job in Digital Humanities, this list might be useful. (Thanks to Gregory for sending it.) And, we are also hiring here at UTD (my [...]

By: Lisa Spiro

Lisa Spiro — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:40:47 +0000

Good point, Matt! Terminology seems to depend in part on place–witness the popularity of e-research, e-humanities, etc in Europe & Australia…

By: Matt K.

Matt K. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:11:38 +0000

One thing that I think hurts the field’s visibility is our still unsettled nomenclature. While “digital humanities” is definitely the front runner, only a few years ago it was good old “humanities computing.” And anyone remember humanistic informatics? Today’s job searcher would be well advised to search for variations on “digital,” “electronic,” and “media” at the very least, as well as “cyber” (as in cyberculture or -infrastructure) and games (for ludology).