The AustLit Resource: supporting research in studies of Australian literary and narrative cultures (2013-2014)
Abstract
The AustLit program aims to support the research and knowledge building aspirations of academic researchers, teachers, students and the wider community across a range of humanities disciplines. By supporting the research needs of individual and collaborating scholars of literary history AustLit is gradually building a comprehensive record Australia's engagement with the art of story. This is a globally unique enterprise dynamically engaged with disciplinary shifts and emerging opportunities in the digital humanities. In 2013 the AustLit consortium will focus on content development in identified areas of need, supporting individual research projects with defined outcomes while building wider participation in the broader Australian community.