Link rot - what happens when the resource a hyperlink points to is moved or otherwise no longer exists - is a serious problem for published research. In this introductory workshop, we'll discuss strategies for researchers to prevent link rot in their published works, including DOIs and Perma.cc, a new service from UMKC Libraries. This […]
Pop in and make a zine with Digital Scholarship Services! Valentine's Day themed supplies will be available in the Collaboration Forum on the 3rd floor outside of the Digital Collaboration Studio from 11am-1pm. This event will take place in the 3rd Floor Collaboration Forum of Miller Nichols Library, and is being offered by UMKC Libraries' […]
Getting started with a digital project can be a challenge. Learn more about Create UMKC, the easy-to-use digital project hosting service for faculty research from UMKC University Libraries. We’ll cover choosing the right home for your projects, selecting a content management system, accessibility tips, and how using Create UMKC can increase the impact of your […]
In this beginner-level workshop, participants will get a hands-on introduction to creating interactive timelines with TimelineJS. We'll work together to create an interactive timeline and brainstorm ideas for using this tool for research and in the classroom. Requires a Google login (your UMKC SysID will log you into Google Apps). This event will take place […]
Learn the fundamentals of editing on Wikipedia. This workshop will cover how to edit, the rules & policies, and helpful tips for contributing to the free online encyclopedia used by millions of people. Sign up for a Wikipedia account prior to the workshop. Wikipedia restricts registration to six accounts per day on a single IP […]
404 errors – broken links – are a growing problem for researchers. As many as 70% of cited links in journals suffer from link rot. This workshop describes Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and other permalinks, and introduces Perma.cc, a permalink service from Harvard Law supported by the UMKC University Libraries. We'll discuss the role of […]
The History Department has invited Dr. Anastasia Salter to discuss artificial intelligence and the future of the humanities. Please see the attached flyer. While this talk is not hosted by the Center, it may be of tremendous interest to some within our community here. The event requires registration, which you may do so on RooGroups. […]
In collaboration with the Center for Digital and Public Humanities and the Kansas City Monuments Coalition, University Libraries is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon during Women’s History Month to celebrate the lives of notable Kansas City women. This Edit-A-Thon will make stories of notable Kansas City women accessible to a global audience. Wikipedia is a free, […]
Dr. Adney will provide an overview of his digital project, The Middle West: Histories of the American Heartland. The project focuses on the diasporic communities from the Middle East and North Africa to the American Midwest. Through the work, Dr. Adney seeks to make knowledge of these understudied communities more accessible and to serve as […]
Many writers and artists have focused on the overwhelming total loss of life during the Civil War — an estimated 1.5 million casualties of all ages, ethnicities, and genders. Less visible and documented is the conflict's specific impact on Black women and children. Historian Thavolia Glymph draws on her research, centered on slavery, emancipation, Reconstruction, […]
Getting started with a digital project can be a challenge. Learn more about Create UMKC, the easy-to-use digital project hosting service for faculty research from UMKC University Libraries. We’ll cover choosing the right home for your projects, selecting a content management system, accessibility tips, and how using Create UMKC can increase the impact of your […]
