Digital Scholarship

The UCR Library Digital Scholarship Service supports researchers and students in integrating digital tools, methods, and technologies into their research, teaching, learning, and publishing.

We help you explore how your existing interests or projects could be transformed into digital scholarship that is interdisciplinary, interactive, community-driven, and technology-enhanced.

We help researchers and students explore and interpret research in innovative ways through text encoding, computational text analysis, qualitative data analysis, data analysis and visualization, network analysis, storytelling, and creative coding. We also offer support in digital media production, in collaboration with the 3DXP Lab, to enhance research communication and engagement. Additionally, our services help you discover existing open data sources and create datasets with web scraping and archiving in collaboration with our data services.

Text Encoding

Encode machine-readable texts for digital humanities
Computational Text Analysis

Use natural language processing methods, such as topic modeling and sentiment analysis to analyze big datasets of documents.
Qualitative Data Analysis

Use Qualitative Data Analysis tools (ATLAS.ti and others) to analyze text data qualitatively.
Data Analysis and Visualization

Transform complex datasets into simple and engaging formats often creatively, such as charts, graphs, and maps by using Python.
Network Analysis

Use graph-based analysis and visualizations to uncover relationship insights.
Storytelling

Provide interactive experiences to present research or facilitate teaching and learning using multimedia content.
Creative Coding

Bridge coding with artistic expressions to create engaging classroom materials or cross/inter-disciplinary research.
Digital Media Production

Create and edit digital audio, video, and multimedia content for research projects, digital exhibits, and scholarly communication.

Workshops & Consultations

We offer workshops and one-on-one consultations on a range of digital research methods, tools, and platforms. Our workshops and consultations are catered to both faculty and students. You can request one-on-one consultations or specific workshops by filling out this form. You can also browse the workshops we are offering here. We help faculty to assess and integrate digital tools and platforms. We also help students explore research interests in digital scholarship in collaboration with other experts at the UCR Library.

Project Management

Whether you are designing an interinstitutional research project or classroom assignment, we can guide you to scope your projects by assessing your technology resources and needs. We will also connect you with other services and experts at the UCR Library and beyond to ensure best practices on data management and preservation and help you navigate the legal and ethical dimensions of your projects.

ORCA Forum

The Open Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) Forum is a quarterly event hosted by the UCR Library's Research Services Department at the Orbach Library. It celebrates outstanding student projects from across all disciplines and academic levels at UCR, with a special focus on interdisciplinary work and open scholarship.

Visit the ORCA website to learn more about selection criteria and view previously published presentations.

Upcoming Forums:

Winter 2026: Mon., March 3 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Orbach Library Room 122 or via Zoom
Spring 2026: Tues., May 26 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Orbach Library Room 122 or via Zoom

Attend & Watch: Support your fellow Highlanders! Light refreshments provided (pastries & coffee courtesy of GradSuccess). All UCR community members welcome. Register to watch in-person or via Zoom.

Present Your Work: View our submission tutorial video, then submit via our eScholarship submission page. Top 3 presenters receive a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card!

Winter 2026 ORCA Forum submission deadline: Tues., Feb. 24
Spring ORCA Forum submission 2026 deadline: Tues., May 19

Digital Scholarship Certificate Program

Learn new skills at our Digital Scholarship Certificate Program workshops! The UCR Library and Career Center welcome undergrad students, grad students, faculty, and early-career researchers to bridge traditional research with emerging digital technologies. Attend workshops in-preson or online.

Students: RSVP on Handshake (search Digital Scholarship under Events)
Faculty & Staff: Enroll on Canvas.

Complete all requirements to earn a certificate or just attend workshops that interests you!

The Reference Desk

The Reference Desk is a biweekly podcast from the UCR Library, hosted by Digital Scholarship Librarian Jing Han. Each episode features conversations with UCR faculty and student researchers about their research projects, how they use library tools, and the books that shape their thinking.

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