The Future of History: Navigating Digital Records
Historians Jane Winters and John Wills discuss the challenges posed by the vast amount of digital material generated today.
Matt Elton inquired about the differences between current and past records, prompting Jane Winters to note:
Records and sources now come in a whole range of formats. In some cases, they are very familiar analogue sources that have become digital, whereas in others they are in a completely new format.
The sheer volume of digital data, including social media comments, presents a significant challenge for recordkeeping institutions.
Author's summary: Historians face challenges in navigating digital records.