ICCS Utrecht 2023
Abstract
CODECS (https://codecs.vanhamel.nl) is a wiki platform published by the A. G. van Hamel Foundation for Celtic Studies. Built since 2010, it is designed as a continuous work in progress that seeks to offer a guide to the extensive, varied and sometimes hard to navigate landscape of sources, in Celtic vernaculars and otherwise, that form the basis of Celtic studies.
The proposed workshop is an introduction aimed at newcomers. It intends to showcase how researchers can actively contribute to the project and what opportunities it may offer them in doing so, not just as individuals but also as members of research communities looking for participative workspaces. With regard to this, it will emphasise the benefits of distributed knowledge within an environment that uses semantic annotations to improve discoverability and create a richer and more interconnected experience for users exploring the site from different angles. The session is equally, a chance for us to stimulate discussion and learn and grow from scholarly engagement.
Walkthroughs will be combined with hands-on practice to focus on the practical nuts and bolts of editing the site as well as some of the strategies behind it. All you need to bring to the room is a laptop with a browser and an internet connection. While the event and associated discussions are open to all interested, active participation is encouraged.
This workshop will introduce a prototype of a new website module as the main medium of interaction. It lets you compile your own ‘dossier’ and engage with the wider ecosystem, providing a convenient way to help you familiarise yourself with the possibilities of the website and bring your own research to the table. Join the workshop to find out just what that means.
