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Challenges in Implementing a Recommender System for Historical Research in the Humanities

Florian Atzenhofer-Baumgartner, Bernhard C. Geiger, Christoph Trattner, Georg Vogeler, Dominik Kowald

TL;DR

The challenges in implementing recommender systems for digital archives in the humanities, focusing on Monasterium.net, are described, including the unique characteristics of so-called charters as items for recommendation and the complex multi-stakeholder environment.

Abstract

This extended abstract describes the challenges in implementing recommender systems for digital archives in the humanities, focusing on Monasterium.net, a platform for historical legal documents. We discuss three key aspects: (i) the unique characteristics of so-called charters as items for recommendation, (ii) the complex multi-stakeholder environment, and (iii) the distinct information-seeking behavior of scholars in the humanities. By examining these factors, we aim to contribute to the development of more effective and tailored recommender systems for (digital) humanities research.

Challenges in Implementing a Recommender System for Historical Research in the Humanities

TL;DR

The challenges in implementing recommender systems for digital archives in the humanities, focusing on Monasterium.net, are described, including the unique characteristics of so-called charters as items for recommendation and the complex multi-stakeholder environment.

Abstract

This extended abstract describes the challenges in implementing recommender systems for digital archives in the humanities, focusing on Monasterium.net, a platform for historical legal documents. We discuss three key aspects: (i) the unique characteristics of so-called charters as items for recommendation, (ii) the complex multi-stakeholder environment, and (iii) the distinct information-seeking behavior of scholars in the humanities. By examining these factors, we aim to contribute to the development of more effective and tailored recommender systems for (digital) humanities research.

Paper Structure

This paper contains 5 sections, 1 figure.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Charters as Unique Items for Recommender Systems
  3. Multi-Stakeholder Environment in Digital Archives
  4. Information-Seeking Behavior in Humanities Research
  5. Conclusion and Future Work

Figures (1)

  • Figure 1: Recto side of a charter in which five Cardinal priests grant a 100-day indulgence for St. John's Chapel in Mautern on the Danube (1475). The document, requested by local petitioners, details specific visitation requirements and contributions; it demonstrates typical medieval ecclesiastical documentation practices and authentication methods. Adapted from https://www.monasterium.net/mom/AT-StiAG/GoettweigOSB/1475_III_20/charter.