Digitising Historical Archives From The Pages To The Exploration

Academic experts from Sheffield Hallam University explore the use of digital technology to enhance archiving capability and functionality.

About this event

This seminar discusses the use of human factors research, computer vision and machine learning in the analysis of historical archives to enhance their access. This research can help end-users more easily understand what an archive might contain and find specific information within archives. The work reports on and is inspired by a collaborative project with the British Online Archive.

Who should attend?

Librarians, archivists and professionals in big data.

When?

Wednesday 11th May 2022 9:00am - 09:30am

Where?

Careers Connect, Hallam Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PR

Additional Information:

This event is funded by Digital Innovation for Growth, a free service that helps SMEs in the Sheffield City Region make the most of digital technology, so you can grow your business, improve your products or services, maximise efficiency and adopt new ways of working.

This event is being ran as part of the Sheffield Digital Festival.

Government’s COVID-19 guidance will be adhered to. Refreshments will be provided.

Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at Innovation@shu.ac.uk.

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