From Archives to Algorithms: Digital Methods and AI Tools for Historians

Join us for a half-day workshop exploring key developments and emerging tools for historians. The session will develop digital and Artificial Intelligence literacy by exploring the impact of new technologies on history work, including key ethical and privacy issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with text recognition, transcription, and translation tools. You will come out of this workshop with greater AI confidence and knowledge of how you can incorporate new technologies into your work as a historian.

Morning tea and coffee/tea will be provided. 

When: Saturday 13th June, 2026

Cost:

PHA Members (Vic & Tas or interstate):	$100
Non-members:	$120

Location: 

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, 

251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053

Places are limited. Book in early to avoid disappointment.

Facilitated by: Deborah Lee-Talbot and Mike Jones

About the Speakers

Dr Deborah Lee-Talbot is a Melbourne-based historian and founder of Colourful Histories. Deborah is fascinated by the social histories of archives, women’s history and local (Oceania) politics. Her current research examines the ethical challenges of using historical data in AI models. She explores how machine learning and generative AI are reshaping public access to historical records and shifting who creates and presents the past.

Dr Mike Jones is a professional historian, archivist, and researcher based in Naarm (Melbourne). For the past 18 years he has collaborated with governments, universities, community organisations, businesses and families on the development and delivery of digital, archival, collections, and public history projects. Mike currently works as a professional historian and archives consultant, and teaches archives and information management for Adelaide University. For further information, visit: https://mikejonesonline.com