Digital Scholarship Program

Harvard Library's Digital Scholarship (DS) Program is here to support your work with emerging computational methods, engaging learning spaces, and a campus-wide network of expertise.

Services we offer

In DS Program, a technological center-of-gravity exists at the intersection of natural language processing and immersive visualization. Using cutting-edge AR/VR interfaces, we are pioneering methods to digitize and explore text-based, physical, and media-based collections at scale while keeping humans in the loop.

Collections as Data

Natural language processing: OCR/HTR (handwriting transcription) can help transform “raw” scholarly source material into computable datasets, like SAEF collection.
3D data lifecycle: Interrelated technologies, including photogrammetric scanning and data physicalization (3D printing) make artifact and specimen collections accessible anywhere. Check out our Teaching and Learning with 3D Content.
Explore open access research with AI-powered database visualization tools like Open Knowledge Maps.

Emerging Technologies Consulting

Instructional support: Emerging technologies (and assessment) can enhance your students' learning experience, as with Organic Chemistry.
Grant development: Partner with us on academic grants, like the Quft excavation diaries project. This includes assistance with overall project management, technical support, and downstream publication.
Space design: Connect with our network of technology spaces, and get help with hardware & software procurement, event programming, and exhibit building, as with "Envisioning Cluny" at the GSD.

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Let us help you make the most of digital scholarship in your research and teaching.

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Tools We Support

Open Science Framework: We help administer an institutional (“member” level) license of the Open Science Framework, which supports transparent research, active project management, and collaboration for affiliates.
Share by HL: A no-code web authoring service, Share by HL is available to all Harvard affiliates. Includes popular Collection building (Omeka), storytelling (Scalar), wiki building (Mediawiki), and portfolio (Wordpress) platforms.
Virtual Harvard: As part of the "Virtual Harvard" initiative, we’ve helped scan a dozen campus libraries, including Widener Library, Preservation Services, and the Fine Arts Library.
3D Printing at Cabot Library: Remotely submit 3D prints for pickup at Cabot Science Library (main floor). Open to all HUID holders free of charge.