Learning
The CDS is a space for workshops and training to meet the needs of its projects and research groups. We draw on a wide pool of expertise that includes CDS staff and projects as well as neighboring groups in the library. If you want to learn about digital tools and methods, please check our list of topics below, or feel free to contact us with suggestions! Workshops and training events will be announced on the CDS Events page and on the CDS Slack and announcement list.
Topics
CDS can offer (or help you find!) workshops and learning opportunities on topics including:
- text analysis tools and methods, including large-scale text mining
- geospatial tools and methods of analysis
- digital publication tools and methods
- text encoding and XML technologies
- data visualization and tools for manipulating and presenting data
- critical making and data materialization
- programming with languages like Python and R that are widely used in the humanities, arts, and social sciences
- digital project management and related topics such as data management planning, grant-writing, and sustainability planning
Curious about something not on the list? Let us know!
Resources for learning more
Several groups at Northeastern have great resources for learning about digital tools and methods:
- The NULab maintains an extensive collection of resources for digital scholarship including teaching materials, tutorials, and datasets.
- The Library’s Research Data Services provides training and maintains valuable guides on topics including GIS and geospatial analysis, data visualization, data analysis, data management, and text analysis.
- The Women Writers Project has developed self-guided tutorials and teaching materials on text encoding, XML technologies, and word-embedding models.