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Digital Forensic Investigation of the Xiyu Pagoda Lighthouse
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Author(s): Richard W. L. Wong (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Anthony K. H. Leung (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Brad New (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)and Steve Ching (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 19
Source title:
Digital Humanities and Scholarly Research Trends in the Asia-Pacific
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Shun-han Rebekah Wong (Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong), Haipeng Li (University of California – Merced, USA)and Min Chou (New Jersey City University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7195-7.ch009
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Abstract
This chapter describes a lighthouse heritage experiential education project conducted by Run Run Shaw Library, City University of Hong Kong. The project initiative aims to connect students to archival collections with the aid of digital technology. The research, or “digital forensic investigation,” was conducted on the Xiyu Pagoda Lighthouse, a demolished lighthouse that once existed on Xiyu Island, Penghu, Taiwan. The first stages of research have been framed within a six-step “forensic investigation” model. Proceeding research developed from and beyond the model and focused on resolving the inconsistencies encountered in the initial research. Digital humanities tools were utilized for reconstruction and representation purposes, accumulating evidence through an iterative process between primary and authoritative sources, and first-hand observation. Beyond demonstrating the way in which technology can be employed to enhance historical research, the aim of this chapter is to illustrate how library initiatives can serve to connect students to archival collections.
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