Journal Article: “From Digital Library to Open Datasets: Embracing a ‘Collections as Data’ Framework”

The following article was recently published by Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL).

Title

From Digital Library to Open Datasets: Embracing a ‘Collections as Data’ Framework

Authors

Rachel Wittmann
Marriott Library, University of Utah 

Anna Neatrour
Marriott Library, University of Utah 

Rebekah Cummings
Marriott Library, University of Utah 

Jeremy Myntt
Marriott Library, University of Utah

Source

Information Technology and Libraries, 38(4)
DOI: 10.6017/ital.v38i4.11101

Abstract

This article discusses the burgeoning “collections as data” movement within the fields of digital libraries and digital humanities. Faculty at the University of Utah’s Marriott Library are developing a collections as data strategy by leveraging existing Digital Library and Digital Matters programs. By selecting various digital collections, small- and large-scale approaches to developing open datasets are explored. Five case studies chronicling this strategy are reviewed, along with testing the datasets using various digital humanities methods, such as text mining, topic modeling, and GIS (geographic information system).

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