Documents Contributed by ECAR; High-Performance Computing; Articles, Papers, and Reports; Support Services; and Strategic Planning

A New Model for Supporting Research at Purdue University

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Title:A New Model for Supporting Research at Purdue University (ID: ECS0507)
Author(s):Bruce A. Metz (Thomas Jefferson University) and Donald Z. Spicer (University System of Maryland)
Origin:Documents Contributed by ECAR, Case Studies (07/25/2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This case study investigates the genesis, nature, and outcomes of Purdue University's notable transformation in how research activities interact with institutional information technology. Of particular interest is how the relationship between research and IT is reflected in organization, infrastructure, and services.

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Digital Humanities at the Crossroads: The University of Virginia

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Title:Digital Humanities at the Crossroads: The University of Virginia (ID: ECS0506)
Author(s):Donald Z. Spicer (University System of Maryland) and Harvey Blustain
Origin:Documents Contributed by ECAR, Case Studies (07/25/2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This case study explores how the University of Virginia has managed to integrate the expertise of scholars, librarians, and technologists to achieve leadership in the digital humanities. It highlights qualities not usually associated with academic historians and linguists: entrepreneurship, risk, collaboration, and organizational agility.

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