Without Limits: Singing the Congregation’s Song

Research in hymnology requires access to and an understanding of a variety of tools; some are accessible only through a subscription or license, and other are open for public use. This session will focus on tools without or with few limits, including HathiTrust (historical issues of The Hymn and more) and open access journals, theses, and dissertations. Of particular interest will be the history and different facets of Hymnary.org. We will also explore the limits and potential of ChatGPT, and the questions it raises about the research process.