The Digital Library Program of CHS Greece
About the Program
Key Information
- Dates: October – early May (up to 60 minutes per visit)
- Location: Nafplio (Greece)
- Organized by: CHS Greece
- Open to: Schools/educational institutions
- Registration Period: October – early May
- Language: English, Greek (depending on the participants)
- Activity Administration: Matina Goga (CHS Greece)
- Contact Number and Email: (+30) 27520 47030 int. line 1, matina.goga@chs.harvard.edu
Overview
The Digital Library Program (DLP) is designed to introduce participants to the digital methods used for the dissemination of knowledge by academic institutions such as Harvard and the CHS. The program is addressed primarily to secondary education students, and is adjusted to the educational level and needs of the attending students, including university students. The program lasts 45 to 60 minutes, depending on feedback and the closing Q&A session. This program is offered at no cost to its participants and their respective schools/institutions and concludes in early May every year. CHS Greece can host up to three (3) groups weekly, with each group's capacity being 45 people. Coordination between CHS Greece and schools/institutions is necessary for the timely planning of educational visits.
Part I
During their visit to CHS Greece, students and their professors receive a brief introduction to Harvard University and the Center's activities and objectives. These introductions are followed by a presentation of the Center's Digital Library, a virtual portal that provides access to the databases that make up the Harvard online library system, along with practical examples of research in the Digital Library's databases. Additionally, participants learn about key open-access online tools and digital repositories that Harvard, as well as other educational institutions, offer to support research and study across disciplines.
Part II
Senior high school and university students can attend the specialized cycle of the program "Introduction to Digital Resources for Knowledge: The Use of Digital Resources by Young Researchers," which focuses on and presents specialized techniques for research, assessment, and citation of digital resources, useful for their projects and their future educational steps.