Libraries
DIGITAL TOOLS
Digital tools offered through the Digital Scholarship Center enable innovative approaches to research and scholarship. From data cleaning and analysis to visualization, mapping, and digital publishing, these tools help transform ideas into impactful projects. The Center offers access to specialized software, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one consultations to support users at all skill levels and stages of their work.
Twine
Twine is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. It's often used for creating text-based games or choose-your-own-adventure stories.
Link: https://twinery.org/
Guides & Tutorials: https://twinery.org/reference/en/
StoryMapJS
StoryMapJS is a free tool developed by Knight Lab that enables you to create interactive maps coupled with a timeline. It's great for stories with a geographic or chronological component.
Link: https://storymap.knightlab.com/
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TimeLineJS
Timeline JS is an open-source tool developed by Knight Lab. It allows you to create interactive timelines using a Google Sheets template. You can include text, images, videos, and other media in your timeline.
Link: https://timeline.knightlab.com/
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JuxtaposeJS
Also created by Knight Lab, JuxtaposeJS allows you to create interactive sliders to compare two images. It's useful for showing changes over time or before-and-after scenarios.
Link: https://juxtapose.knightlab.com/
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Omeka
Omeka is a web publishing platform for creating media-rich online exhibits, commonly used by libraries and museums for digital content curation.
Link: https://omeka.org/
Guides & Tutorials: https://omeka.org/classic/docs/
Wakalet
Wakelet is a platform for curating content from the web. Users can organize and share articles, videos, tweets, and more in a visually appealing way.
Link: https://wakelet.com/
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Onodo
Onodo is a web-based platform for collaborative network analysis and visualization. It simplifies the creation and exploration of interactive network visualizations, making it accessible for various projects.
Link: https://onodo.org/
Guides & Tutorials: https://onodo.org/tutorials
Creately
Creately is an online diagramming tool that enables teams to collaborate on flowcharts, mind maps, and various visual representations.
Link: https://creately.com/
Guides & Tutorials: https://creately.com/resource-center/
Transkribus
Transkribus.ai is an AI-powered platform facilitating the automated transcription and analysis of handwritten historical documents, aiding researchers and archivists
Link: https://readcoop.eu/transkribus/
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Genially
Genially is an online tool for creating interactive and animated content, such as presentations, infographics, and interactive images. It provides a user-friendly interface with templates and elements to enhance visual engagement.
Link: https://genial.ly/
Guides & Tutorials: https://genial.ly/first-steps/
Vectr
Vectr is a free graphics software used for creating vector graphics. It's available both as a web app and a desktop app, allowing for easy collaboration.
Link: https://vectr.com/
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Gimp
GIMP is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for tasks such as photo retouching, image editing, and image composition.
Link: https://www.gimp.org/
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InVision
A collaborative design and prototyping platform that streamlines the UX/UI development process.
Link: https://www.invisionapp.com/
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Adobe XD
design and prototyping tool by Adobe to create interactive and visually appealing user experiences.
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Guides & Tutorials: https://www.adobe.com/products/xd/learn/view-all-xd-tutorials.html
JUSTINMIND
A prototyping tool that allows designers to create interactive and realistic prototypes for web and mobile applications.
Link: https://www.justinmind.com/
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Figma
Figma is a collaborative design platform that enables teams to create, prototype, and collaborate on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designs in real-time.
Link: https://www.figma.com/
Guides & Tutorials: https://www.figma.com/resource-library/design-basics/
Wolfram|Alpha
Wolfram|Alpha is a computational knowledge engine that uses AI algorithms to generate answers and visualizations based on user queries.
Link: https://www.wolframalpha.com/
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Perplexity (AI)
Perplexity.ai is a user-friendly AI search tool that uses GPT-3.5 and Bing to retrieve information sources from the internet and generate answers.
Link: https://www.perplexity.ai/
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Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io is a bookmark manager that allows users to organize and save web links, articles, and images in a visually appealing way.
Link: https://raindrop.io/
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Zotero
Zotero is a free, open-source reference management software that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share your research materials. It simplifies the process of managing bibliographies.
Link: https://www.zotero.org/
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Mendeley
Mendeley is a reference manager and academic social network that allows you to organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover recent developments in your field.
Link: https://www.mendeley.com/
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Tableau Public
Tableau is a powerful data visualization tool that allows users to create interactive and shareable dashboards. It's excellent for visualizing and exploring datasets.
Link: https://public.tableau.com/app/discover
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Voyant
Voyant Tools is a web-based text analysis and visualization platform. It's useful for scholars working with large textual datasets, enabling them to explore patterns and trends in the data.
Link: https://voyant-tools.org/
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OpenRefine
OpenRefine is a powerful tool for cleaning and transforming messy data. It's particularly helpful when dealing with large datasets that require normalization and standardization.
Link: https://openrefine.org/
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Trello
Trello is a visual project management tool that organizes tasks on boards, lists, and cards. It provides a flexible and intuitive way for teams to collaborate, track progress, and manage projects.
Link: https://trello.com/
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Notion
Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines note-taking, document creation, project management, and collaboration tools. It allows teams to create and organize information in a customizable and collaborative environment.
Link: https://www.notion.so/
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ClickUp
ClickUp is a project management and productivity platform that offers a wide range of features for task management, collaboration, and workflow customization.
Link: https://clickup.com/
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NuLab
NuLab is a developer of collaborative tools like Backlog, Cacoo, and Typetalk, designed to enhance team communication, project management, and collaboration.
Link: https://nulab.com/
Guides & Tutorials: https://nulab.com/learn/
Padlet
Padlet is an online bulletin board that allows users to collaborate, share content, and engage in discussions. It's versatile and can be used for various collaborative projects.
Link: https://padlet.com/
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Knowt
Knowt is an intelligent studying platform that uses AI to transform notes and study materials into interactive quizzes, aiding in effective learning and retention.
Link: https://knowt.com/
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Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that enables users to create and play interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions, fostering engagement in a classroom or self-study setting.
Link: https://kahoot.com/
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NearPod
Nearpod is an interactive classroom platform that engages students with interactive lessons, assessments, and collaborative activities.
Link: https://nearpod.com/
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Socrative
A dynamic classroom engagement tool that empowers educators to assess and interact with their students in real-time through quizzes, polls, and interactive activities, fostering an interactive and participatory learning environment.
Link: https://www.socrative.com/
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Mentimeter
A versatile audience response system that allows teachers to create interactive presentations with polls, quizzes, and other engaging elements.
Link: https://www.mentimeter.com/
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