Author Archives: Laura J. Mitchell
Spinning Yarns about this Spinning Planet
Narrative threads: reading, writing, talking after the conference is over Continue reading
A wired life with room to think
I felt acutely aware of the tension between nostalgic notions of the scholar as a deliberative and introspective thinker, a reader and writer with time to ruminate—and a socially networked, interfaced and interactive collaborator. Continue reading
SAHS: dynamic & going digital
The Southern African Historical Society biennial meeting displayed dynamism, renewed energy, and increasing interest in digital initiatives. Scholarly society meetings have a routine. Even without looking at the program, you know what to expect. The attractions of camaraderie, connection with … Continue reading
Challenges of change-ability: New Frontiers of Digital Scholarship
Another seduction is the expanded possibility of “getting it right,” quickly correcting mistakes or responding to suggestions without having to wait for a publisher to issue a second edition. Continue reading
What's print got to do with it? New frontiers of digital of scholarship
History, for me, remains text-centric, which I hope sounds perverse in a conversation about history and new media. Although I’m not technically accomplished, neither am I a Luddite. And I’ve drunk enough Derridian Kool-Aid to be willing to see most … Continue reading
