Year: 1992
Type: article
Abstract: HYPERTEXTIHYPERMEDIA SYSTEMS in the humanities have evolved significantly in the last decade and particularly since 1985. The writings of humanist scholars are important in understanding the use of this comparatively new medium for information access and use. Hypertexdhypermedia applications in the humanities show significant promise for the future but may also present libraries with special problems. This article provides historical background on hypertext/hypermedia; focuses on their use in the humanities; describes humanities projects that illustrate trends and techniques; discusses libraries ’ roles in hypertext/hypermedia humanities computing; and concludes with a description of challenges and opportunities as librarians implement such systems.
Author: Erwin K. Welsch
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1566652031