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Digital Research and Scholarship at UVa Library

The Scholars’ Lab was established in 2006 at UVa Library as a site for innovation in the humanities and social sciences. The idea was to combine the resources and expertise of the Library’s successful Electronic Text (Etext) and Geospatial and Statistical Data (GeoStat) centers with that of UVA’s Research Computing Support Group in a physical space that could promote collaboration and experimentation. This blog and research site extends the conversations that happen in the SLab to a wider forum.

Here we trace the work of our Praxis Program Fellows and Graduate Fellows in Digital Humanities, and write about research projects (some grant-funded) conducted by our own faculty and staff. We also talk about our collaborations with scholars from a variety of disciplines and fields — some of whom write guest posts for the blog.

Collaborate, Iterate, Discuss

If you just can’t get enough of the SLab, please come and visit our bright, airy space on the 4th floor of Alderman Library! The Scholars’ Lab was designed for both solo and collaborative work, with room for small groups and larger classes. We regularly host events such as talks, workshops, institutes, and luncheon discussions on topics of interest in humanities computing and social science research. Our “Digital Therapy” gatherings are a fun opportunity to meet like-minded folks and hear more about the work of our Praxis and Grad Fellows in digital humanities. Drop by or us send us a message! We’re eager to consult and collaborate on projects large and small.