This BA thesis shows where artificial intelligence (AI) and archaeology meet, by presenting a case study that is inspired by the work of Brandsen and Koole, 2022. The case study focuses on the...Show moreThis BA thesis shows where artificial intelligence (AI) and archaeology meet, by presenting a case study that is inspired by the work of Brandsen and Koole, 2022. The case study focuses on the multi-label classification and textual analysis techniques to further data interpretation in archaeology. By building on the foundation laid by previous research, the thesis shows the potential of AI in archaeological research. The thesis discusses both theoretical perspectives on AI in archaeology and practical applications. I focus on the build-up of the use of AI in archaeology till the modern day and further reflect on the accessibility of the multilabel classification tool through the case study.Show less
Catalogues have been a staple library feature for the last several centuries, a useful finding tool for readers and organizational aid for librarians; they are also a representation of a particular...Show moreCatalogues have been a staple library feature for the last several centuries, a useful finding tool for readers and organizational aid for librarians; they are also a representation of a particular place and time. The form and content of a catalogue can provide insights into the social norms and scholarly interests of the era in which it was created. Employing a longitudinal and comparative approach, this thesis examines the published catalogues of Leiden University Library’s Hebrew manuscripts collection throughout its four centuries of existence. I compare these catalogues, mark the differences in the ways they describe Hebrew manuscripts, and illuminate the social changes or emerging scholarly fields that likely influenced their creators. Throughout this thesis, I argue that when it comes to Hebrew manuscripts, any examination of historical cataloguing trends or choices cannot be complete without also considering that era’s societal attitudes toward Jews, the original creators of the language and texts contained in said manuscripts. I conclude that there exists a direct correlation between the quality of the catalogues’ manuscript descriptions and the cataloguer’s knowledge of the Hebrew language and of Jewish literature and culture; I extrapolate the implications of this conclusion for the future of manuscript cataloguing in the digital age.Show less
