Digital Humanities & Digital Scholarship: Temporal Analysis

Temporal analysis is a method that pertains to examining data over a set period of time. This often includes digital timelines, charts, and infographics. Some digital projects combine temporal analysis with geospatial analysis.

Following is a directory of geospatial analysis tools and methods taught and supported by the Pollak Library. A list of other popular tools is included for your exploration as well.

TimelineJS is a free cloud-based platform built by the Northwestern University Knight Lab for creating and displaying visually rich multimedia timelines. It is build using Google Sheets, can be displayed by itself, or it can be embedded into web pages.

• Cost: Free, open source.
• Technology Learning Curve: Minimal. No coding experience necessary.
• Collaboration Support: Teams and classes can collaborate through Google Sheets.
• Methods: Temporal analysis and digital storytelling.

CSUF Resources

• Consultations, curriculum development, and classroom instruction available from the Digital Scholarship Librarian Colleen Robledo Greene.

ArcGIS StoryMaps is a cloud-based digital storytelling platform developed by the geographic information systems (GIS) software company Esri. Create multimedia immersive stories that can incorporate text, images, video, audio, charts, timelines, and interactive digital maps. Bundle multiple narratives together into a collection. The collections feature makes StoryMaps an excellent choice for exhibits too.

• Cost: Freemium (FREE to the CSUF community).
• Technology Learning Curve: Minimal. No coding experience necessary.
• Collaboration Support: Teams and classes can collaborate on stories and collections.
• Methods: Geospatial analysis, temporal analysis, digital exhibits, and digital storytelling.

CSUF Resources

• CSUF faculty, staff, and students have FREE access to the campus institutional premium license.
• Consultations, curriculum development, and classroom instruction available from the Digital Scholarship Librarian Colleen Robledo Greene.