Digital Humanities is where my background in information management and my passion for rare books come together. For me, DH isn’t just about using technology tools, it’s about reshaping how we interact with history and knowledge. My experience in information management taught me the importance of organizing and preserving information, and DH builds on that by making historical records and rare collections more accessible through digital means.
As a master’s student focused on rare books, DH allows me to go beyond the traditional methods of studying old texts. With digital tools, I can trace the journey of a book, visualize connections between authors and places, and even create interactive, digital editions of works. This field opens up new ways to explore and share these treasures, encouraging collaboration across disciplines and in a global scope.
To me, DH is a field that blends traditional scholarship with modern techniques, helping us connect more people with the stories and knowledge of the past. It’s about preserving culture while also expanding how we engage with it, bridging gaps between history, technology, and the human experience. I am very happy and proud to be called in the future a « Digital Humanist ».
*The photo belongs to the illustrations part of the Municipal Library collection here in Besançon.
