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I’m writing to share info about an upcoming in-person workshop that may be of interest to members of this community. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From <b>Aug. 3–6</b>, eLaboratories will host Camp eLabs, a free, introductory workshop designed to support
</span><span style="font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">the planning of digital projects that aim to use editing practices to make historical or literary materials accessible and discoverable to the public.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The workshop will place a special emphasis on the ways project design may consider user needs, and advance community interests and perspectives.
</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Interested individuals are invited to apply for this workshop by
<u>June 26</u>. The </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>travel and lodging for all selected candidates will be covered</b> for the duration of the workshop as well as for the
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Aug. 7–9 conference activities that follow</a>, thanks to</span><span style="font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.</span></div>
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More details are available below.</div>
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<b><a href="https://elaboratories.org/event/camp-elabs/" data-outlook-id="93b300e0-87e5-4bb5-bf92-aa12f4630997">Camp eLabs</a></b></div>
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<b>Dates:</b> Aug. 3–6</div>
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<b>Cost:</b> Free, with travel and lodging covered for accepted applicants</div>
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<b>Deadline for Applications:</b> June 26</div>
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<a href="https://elaboratories.org/application-for-camp-elabs-2026/" data-outlook-id="7b1aed2a-97c2-4a97-ae07-c7a347451731">Apply Today</a></div>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Are you looking for a workshop environment to begin planning your digital edition or archive? Join
eLaboratories from August 3–6, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA for our introductory workshop, followed by our
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conference activities</a> on August 7–9.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Taught collaboratively by Katie Blizzard, Christopher Ohge, and Serenity Sutherland, this workshop will explore
all aspects of conceptualizing, planning for, and creating digital projects that aim to make historical or literary source materials more accessible and discoverable. It provides a basic introduction to the editing practices available to preparing materials
for digital publication and a survey of the many digital tools available to serve project goals. Framing these discussions, the workshop will consider how end-users will want to approach the particular digital project. Attendees also will learn how a project's
design—such as methodology, planned outcomes, and collaborations—can advance community perspectives and interests. By keeping these users and stakeholders in mind, practitioners are better able to develop effective editorial strategies that will result in
a dynamic, thoughtful and usable digital archive or edition.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this course, participants will engage in hands-on learning and group discussions related to project conceptualization,
editorial policies and processes, and the selection and use of digital tools that can serve the needs of their users. Participants are encouraged to bring a few samples of the materials they are working with for use during the practical exercises, though samples
will also be provided. The goal is for participants to return to their home institutions ready and able to build upon, enhance, and transform these initial ideas into robust digital projects.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This course is ideal for beginners with a project already in mind. We also welcome any individuals who are simply
interested in expanding their skill set by learning about editorial practices. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Interested individuals are asked to apply for the workshop by completing
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this form</a> by June 26.</b> Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by July 10. Thanks to generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, travel and lodging for accepted applicants will be covered for workshop and the conference activities
that follow.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Katie Blizzard</b> (she/her/hers)</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Managing Director, eLabs</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Senior Research Editor, Center for Digital Editing</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u><a href="mailto:kblizzard@virginia.edu" target="_blank" title="mailto:kblizzard@virginia.edu" data-outlook-id="0f226e4d-efe0-4049-b036-9edf9f7e4d3f" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">kblizzard@virginia.edu</a></u></span></p>
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