The scope of the EHUM database is to reference digital resources/project in humanities disciplines in Australia These resource do not necessarily have to be about Australia but be emanating from Australia.
Digital scholarly resources are based on the evolving capabilities of Information Technology to capture, store, analyse and deliver rich information. Rich information includes non-traditional forms of data relevant to the Humanities, such as text, images, sound, video, maps, models and concepts, and the digital conversion of traditional forms (books, manuscripts etc).
Digital resources provide enhanced functionality - searchable indexes, new methods of study, new methods of research, new methods of communication (fostering cooperative and cross-disciplinary research), low cost storage, copying and worldwide accessibility, and new methods of delivery (e-publication, e-learning). Digital resources or projects not only enhance the accessibility and preservation of existing analogue resources, but may also owe their existence to the digital medium (e.g. pre-print archives, interactive databases, multimedia systems, cooperative environments and discussion lists).
Note: List of links to web sites or electronic journals do not constitute a digital resource and will not be considered for inclusion.
The Australian e-Humanities Gateway is aimed at those involved in or seeking information about projects and events concerned with the use of digital resources in humanities disciplines in Australia.
The type of material referenced in the EHUM database will be diverse though should constitute one or more of the following:
Any project included in the EHUM database must to satisfy the following basic criteria:
