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The library as a valued partner in Digital Humanities projects: The example of EuropeanaPhotography

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 January 2016

Fred Truyen*
Affiliation:
Faculty of Arts, KU Leuven, Blijde Inkomststraat 21 - PB 3301, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Demmy Verbeke*
Affiliation:
University Library, KU Leuven, Mgr. Ladeuzeplein 21 - PB 5591, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

Abstract

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A wide selection of recent articles argues for an active involvement of libraries in Digital Humanities. This engagement would not only reflect the traditional role of libraries to support ongoing research, but would also provide the opportunity to re-envision their responsibilities and to create a space for research and development within their organisation. In our opinion, such an implementation of R&D in academic libraries is indeed essential to provide adequate support to digital scholarship. Digital projects also benefit greatly when they welcome the library as a full and valued partner. This point is illustrated through a discussion of EuropeanaPhotography, in which the KU Leuven (Belgium) acted as the coordinating partner.

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Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 2015