Digital Humanities - What Is It? - Digital Humanities in Religious Studies - Research Guides at University of Oregon Libraries

Definitions

The Digital humanities (DH) encompass a wide area of scholarship. It can be hard to clearly define and not everyone agrees on the same definition. Below are several examples of ways to understand the term and its relationship to librarians.

Defining Digital Humanities
Duke University Libraries gives a well-articulated definition of digital humanities and a brief overview of its history.
A 3-Step Introduction to Digital Humanities for Library-Dwellers
This site provides a concise,introduction to library engagement with the digital humanities. It also provides a concise list of the roles of digital humanities librarians.
Digital Humanities and the Future of Theology
This 2018 article by Clifford Anderson sets a context for the digital humanities in religious studies.