On Wednesday the 23.07. we will host Matti Myllykoski from Helsinki University with a talk on “Introducing HULCE - Helsinki University Library Critical Editions: Producing critical, digital Editions of Classical Texts without material Costs”

The talk will take place at the Coworking-Space at the Universitätsbibliothek at Freie Universität Berlin (Garystraße 39, 14195 Berlin) from 10:30 to 12:00 and you are all cordially invited to participate! Participation via Webex will also be possible.

Abstract:

Helsinki University Library Critical Editions (HULCE) enables the creation of free editions of all kinds of texts based on ancient or modern manuscripts. The system is based on the idea of linking data. For the user of the edition, digitized manuscripts and old digitized editions open up as pop-up windows in the right place, making it much easier to study the manuscripts and editions at the same time (synoptically). Furthermore, the editor can easily provide a critical apparatus, translation and commentary, which all can be opened as pop-up windows in the right place, elucidating the study of the text. All of these elements can also be studied separately, copied and printed according to the needs of the user.

HULCE is developed to promote the materially cost-free creation and open availability of digital editions. It seeks to open possibilities for cooperation between institutions, librarians, scholars and teachers who are interested in creating editions of texts based on digitized manuscripts and editions. At the same time, new open and digital editions give a chance for manuscripts that have not yet been digitized, hoping they may be available someday. HULCE also promotes digital humanities, the study of the reception history of ancient texts, issues related to local texts and more.

Matti Myllykoski is a New Testament scholar and Liaison Librarin for Theology and Classical studies at Helsinki University Library and Co-Developper of HULCE. In his talk he will introduce the platform and a pilot edition (https://libraryguides.helsinki.fi/hulce_epistula_polycarpi ) as well as challenges and best practices to use the platform. He is also open to consultation on how to possibly integrate the platform in project ideas of the audience.

If you wish to participate, please send an email to dh@ada.fu-berlin.de until Monday, 21.07.2025. Please indicate in your email if you wish to participate via Webex, we will send you an invitation link.