Name: Session #16 - Bridging Cultures and Fostering Connection: Engagement Efforts of the East Asian Library/The Born-Digital Poetry Project: Innovation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Literary Archives
Start: 2025-05-21T09:00:00-0500
End: 2025-05-21T09:40:00-0500

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT

Danforth Campus - Wilson Hall 214

Bridging Cultures and Fostering Connection: Engagement Efforts of the East Asian Library: This presentation highlights the Library’s commitment to building meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and the broader community. Through campus and community outreach, collaborative research support, and cultural initiatives, the East Asian Library serves as a vital hub for cross-cultural exchange and academic engagement. This presentation explores the various efforts undertaken to foster connection, enhance accessibility, and create a dynamic space for learning and dialogue.

The Born-Digital Poetry Project: Innovation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Literary Archives: The Mellon-funded initiative develops new strategies for planning for the preservation of born-digital poetry, using Mary Jo Bang’s papers as a pilot. Through interdisciplinary collaboration with digital-native poets, translators, scholars, and information professionals, the project integrates creative, theoretical, and technical expertise to shape the future of digital poetry archives. This session will explore innovative approaches, challenges, and the evolving landscape of literary archives.

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