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Libraly Journal ›› 2022, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (11): 104-113.

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A Study on Building Instructional Content Framework atUniversity Libraries for Digital Humanities

Zhou Qiong1, 2, 3, Xu Yaping1, 2, Cai Yingchun1, 2

(1 Library of Shanghai International Studies University; 2 Digital Scholarship Center of Shanghai International

Studies University; 3 Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies)   

  • Online:2022-11-15 Published:2022-11-25
  • About author:Zhou Qiong1, 2, 3, Xu Yaping1, 2, Cai Yingchun1, 2 (1 Library of Shanghai International Studies University; 2 Digital Scholarship Center of Shanghai International Studies University; 3 Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies)

Abstract:

Through an analysis of instructional cases on Digital Humanities at domestic and foreignuniversity libraries, this study summarized five essential points on the instructional content frameworkfor digital humanities: understanding the theories and research methods in each disciplinary; cultivatingdigital awareness and thinking; mastering digital tools, technologies and resources; managing data andinformation; and displaying achievements. Based on the Modular Theory, functions and advantages ofuniversity libraries, and characteristics of digital humanities, this study uses the five points summarizedabove to build an instructional content framework for digital humanities at university libraries. Theframework has three levels: core content level, module level, and subject level. The framework can serveas a standard for university libraries to provide instructions on digital humanities.