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This task is given by Prof. Dilip Barad, as a part of our Studies in the Department of English, MKBU under the Unit named Digital Humanities.
In this blog I am reflecting my learning about this particular unit.
What does the term DIGITAL HUMANITIES mean?
Digital humanities descends from the field of humanities computing, whose origins reach back to 1940s and 50s, in the pioneering work of Jesuit scholar Roberto Busa, which began in 1946, and of English professor Josephine Miles, beginning in the early 1950s.
Digital humanities is an area of scholarly activity at the intersection of computing or digital technologies and disciplines of the humanities.
Digital Archiving
A digital archive is a place of storage for the safekeeping of digital information such as files, invoices, deeds or other documents . In contrast to an analog archive, both the archived data and the storage location are electronic by nature.
These digital archives are used to store and organize digital assets like images, videos, and audio files .
Here are some benefits of using digital archives....
- Space savings: Digital archives can save a significant amount of space, as they do not require physical storage space for documents. This can be a major benefit for businesses and organizations that are limited on space.
- Efficiency: Digital archives can be accessed and managed more efficiently than paper archives. This is because digital archives can be searched and retrieved electronically, which can save time and resources.
- Security: Digital archives can be more secure than paper archives. This is because digital archives can be password-protected and stored on secure servers.
- Accessibility: Digital archives can be more accessible than paper archives. This is because digital archives can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Long-term preservation: Digital archives can be preserved for longer periods of time than paper archives. This is because digital archives are not susceptible to the same environmental factors that can damage paper documents.
- Cost-effectiveness: Digital archives can be more cost-effective than paper archives, as they do not require the same level of maintenance and storage costs.
- Disaster recovery: Digital archives can be more easily recovered in the event of a disaster, as they can be stored off-site or in the cloud.
- Compliance: Digital archives can help organizations to comply with regulations, as they can provide a more secure and auditable way to store documents.
Digital archives offer a number of benefits over traditional paper archives, but there are also some potential drawbacks to consider. Here are some of the most common disadvantages of digital archives:
- Data loss: Digital data can be lost or corrupted if the storage media is damaged or if the software used to access the data is not compatible with the file formats.
- File format challenges: Digital data can become obsolete if the file formats used to store it are no longer supported. This can make it difficult to access and view the data in the future.
- Fragility of storage media: Digital storage media can be damaged or destroyed if it is not properly cared for. This can lead to data loss.
- Rapid evolution of technology: Digital technology is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult to keep up with the latest standards and requirements. This can make it difficult to ensure that digital archives are accessible and usable in the future.
- Lack of funding: Digital archives can be expensive to set up and maintain. This can be a barrier for organizations that do not have the resources to invest in digital archiving.
- Accessibility: Digital archives may not be accessible to everyone, especially those who do not have access to the internet or who do not have the skills to use digital technology.
- Security and privacy concerns: Digital archives can be vulnerable to security breaches and privacy violations. This is a particular concern for archives that contain sensitive or confidential information.
- Data migration: As technology evolves, it may be necessary to migrate digital archives to new storage media or software. This can be a complex and time-consuming process.
- Compliance: Organizations that use digital archives may need to comply with regulations governing the storage and management of electronic records. This can add to the cost and complexity of using digital archives
Some useful websites which are working under digital humanities...
CLiC – Corpus Linguistics in Context
An activity book on Clic project that is suggesting different uses of this project and directions of using it.
Clic Project[click here to get through the website of the Project]
Here are several activities done by me on the Clic project by as a part of class activity given by Dilip Barad
Rossetti Archive [click here to explore!]
A worksheet given by Prakriti ma'am[Click here to have a look on worksheet]
Take a decision [click here to appear in a moral scenario prepared by me]
Can a computer write a poetry?
An answer of this question has not left any open window for "No".
Have a look at these works.
Can you say who wrote these poems? [click here]
Try this[click here to generate a poem]
Try Google Ngram viewer [click here to explore!]
Here is a chart given by google Ngram viewer that is showing a percentage of using a particular word in literature
Presentation given by Kavisha ma'am on Digital Humanities.
Blog Prepared by a Teacher[Click here to read a blog prepared by Dilip Barad]
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It will be great if you give a valuable suggestion.
