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Digital humanities practice in university libraries of Bangladesh

Md. Habibur Rahman (Department of Library, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Science University, Chittagong, Bangladesh)
Azree Ahmad (Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kedah, Malaysia)
Sohaimi Zakaria (Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia)

Digital Library Perspectives

ISSN: 2059-5816

Article publication date: 13 April 2023

Issue publication date: 26 July 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

Digital humanities (DH) is a scholarly lens through which computing methods and technological tools are used for the research of humanistic disciplines. The purpose of this study is to identify the current practicing situation of DH in the university libraries of Bangladesh.

Design/methodology/approach

Survey methods were used for gathering data using a well-structured questionnaire. The websites of different universities national and international organizations, and DH-related websites from different corners of the globe were also used for the gathering of data and information.

Findings

The findings revealed that there are some hindrances to practicing DH, such as lack of IT skills, funds and problems with intellectual property rights act practicing and provided some suitable suggestions for the advancement of DH in the university libraries of Bangladesh.

Originality/value

The outcome of this paper might be a valuable reference tool for researchers and professionals of the DH discipline. The insights and views of the respondents regarding computational tools and technologies obtained from this study are original and unique in nature.

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Citation

Rahman, M.H., Ahmad, A. and Zakaria, S. (2023), "Digital humanities practice in university libraries of Bangladesh", Digital Library Perspectives, Vol. 39 No. 3, pp. 311-325. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-11-2022-0085

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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