Organised by the , the workshop invites participants to debate the ways in which readers, publishers, archivists, and curators engage with the computer screen for accessing texts and paper artefacts.
It will pose a series of debate and discussion topics, asking if the persistence of paper books in the digital ecology is an obstacle or necessity to understanding screen-based media; and whether or not screens can replace the tactile engagement we have with paper manuscripts?
, one of the convenors of the event, commented: “As books and manuscripts migrate increasingly to screen-based formats, we need to consider how we can best inhabit, enjoy and explore digital, textual environments.
“Given the speed with which both hardware and software become obsolete, it's particularly important to devise strategies for preserving access to our increasingly vast digital heritage.
“There are exciting possibilities for readers, writers, artists, and museum curators within this continually expanding cultural landscape.”
A full programme for the day is available .
Tickets are £15, including refreshments and lunch, and can be booked . The event is free for 黑料网 students and staff, who should contact Elizabeth Mayne on e.c.mayne@lboro.ac.uk prior to booking.