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Investing in Community: the Return of DHNow

As promised during the summer of 2024, Digital Humanities Now has finally returned after a long hiatus. Once a key anchor in the digital humanities community, DHNow, with underwriting from Digital Scholar, hopes once again to provide a gathering place for engagement about contemporary digital scholarship and up-to-date news about the field.

Sourcery Relaunchs with Peer-to-Peer Model

Today, Sourcery launches its peer-to-peer service, allowing researchers who need archival materials—now in Boston or New York City, but soon in other locations—to link up with a researcher in the area who is available to digitize and return a copy of the required materials. The application is an intervention in access that reflects current realities with respect to research and travel budgets, and environmental conditions.

Sheila Brennan Joins Digital Scholar as Director of Institutional Relations

Falls Church, VA — Digital Scholar, a leading nonprofit organization which builds and maintains critical open-source infrastructure for the digital humanities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila A. Brennan as Director of Institutional Relations. With her extensive experience in humanities scholarship and strategic leadership, Dr. Brennan brings a wealth of experience and insight to the organization.

Leon joins Digital Scholar as Chief Operating Officer

Vienna, VA — Digital Scholar, a leading nonprofit organization which builds and maintains critical open-source infrastructure for the digital humanities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon M. Leon as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With her extensive experience in humanities scholarship and strategic leadership, Dr. Leon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organization.