Anthology of Computers and the Humanities · Volume 5

From Working Group to Campus Resource: Strengthening Digital Humanities through the Library

Christin Lampkowski1 , Savannah Lake1 and Jenna Rinalducci1

  • 1 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

Permanent Link: https://doi.org/10.63744/NN0FNCnEfR92

Published: 21 July 2026

Keywords: digital humanities, academic libraries, library working group, digital scholarship, communities of practice, institutional support

Abstract

Digital humanities activity at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has expanded significantly in recent years, yet this growth has occurred without a centralized hub or dedicated staffing. To address some of these gaps, J. Murrey Atkins Library created a Digital Humanities Working Group to coordinate support, develop programming, and build community across campus. This article outlines the evolution of the working group, examines findings from a recent environmental scan, and describes current initiatives and future directions. The library’s position as a connector across disciplines provides a strategic foundation for strengthening digital humanities research, teaching, and collaboration at UNC Charlotte.