Digital research skills

  • Databases for historians I

    27-30 March 2012, 12-15 June 2012
    An introduction to the theory and practice of constructing and using databases. Through a mixture of lectures and practical sessions, students will be taught both how to use and adapt existing databases, and how to design and build their own. No previous specialist knowledge apart from an understanding of historical analysis is needed. The software used is MS Access, but the techniques demonstrated can easily be adapted to any package.

  • Databases for historians II: practical database tools

    27-29 June 2012
    Develops the more advanced practical skills necessary for constructing and fully exploiting a database for use in historical research. Assuming a basic understanding of the conceptual issues of digitally managing information from historical sources, the course aims to introduce the specific tools and techniques required for improving the utility of the database from the entry stage, through to the generation and presentation of analysis.

  • GIS for Historians

    Dates TBC
    A four-day practical course in using Geographical Information Systems for historical projects. Students will gain both a strong working knowledge of the software and a good theoretical understanding of the issues involved in applying GIS to historical problems.