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2. Toward developing performance metrics for library print-based specialized collections using available circulation data and ratio analysis.
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Hicks, Sarah and Behary, R.
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VERSIFICATION , *LIBRARIES , *ACADEMIC libraries , *INTEGRATED library systems (Computer systems) , *DATA - Abstract
The purpose of this study is to contribute to the establishment of metrics that can be used by libraries to analyze, anticipate, and plan for resource allocation for specialized print-based collections within an academic library. In the context of transactions associated with the circulation of library materials, that is checkouts, renewals, and holds, the resources this study will propose includes two ratios that can be used for evaluating and justifying continued allocation of library resources to specialized print collections. These ratios proposed are the Proportionate Number (P/N) and Internal P/N (I-P/N) Ratios. Beginning with the conceptual framework of how data driven decision making can contribute to the operation of the library, the study will also provide concrete examples of how to analyze data from an Integrated Library System (ILS). Data will be presented for the case study of Gumberg Library at Duquesne University. The study hopes to address a perceived gap in the literature that percentage of users accessing a collection is often not considered in the analysis of circulation data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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3. In Celebration of National STEAM Day, Educators Share Favorite STEAM Titles Available on hoopla digital, Home of the Largest and Most Diverse Collection of STEAM Content for Public Libraries
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Book lists -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations ,Public libraries -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations ,Technology ,Libraries ,Internet services ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
HOLLAND: hoopla digital has issued the following press release: On National STEAM Day (November 8th), hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com), the category-creating mobile and online service for public libraries, invites readers to [...]
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- 2019
4. Dr Cyrus Ala'i's Historical Maps of Persia Collection at SOAS Library is now fully digitised and is available online
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Libraries ,Business, international - Abstract
London: SOAS University of London, UK Government has issued the following news release: The Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute (LMEI) is pleased to announce that [...]
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- 2019
5. DEAN SMITH PERSONAL PAPERS COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE AT UNC'S WILSON LIBRARY
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Libraries ,News, opinion and commentary ,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Abstract
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The following information was released by the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill: by Carly Swain The collection of personal papers are now available for [...]
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- 2017
6. GRANT AWARDED TO U.VA. LIBRARY WILL MAKE UNIQUE COLLECTION AVAILABLE ONLINE
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Libraries ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
Charlottesville, VA -- The following information was released by the University of Virginia: The University of Virginia's McGregor Library of American History includes some of the most historically significant works [...]
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- 2013
7. Replacement liners for kitchen caddies available for collection from city libraries
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City councils ,Public libraries ,Caddying ,Libraries ,Business, international - Abstract
London: Aberdeen City Council, UK Government has issued the following news release: Replacement liners for food waste kitchen caddies will be available for collection from Aberdeen libraries from Friday. Residents [...]
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- 2012
8. Replacement liners for kitchen caddies available for collection from city libraries
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Public libraries ,Caddying ,Libraries ,Business ,Business, international - Abstract
M2 PRESSWIRE-May 30, 2012-: Replacement liners for kitchen caddies available for collection from city libraries(C)1994-2012 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:30052012 Replacement liners for food waste kitchen caddies will be available for collection [...]
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- 2012
9. Replacement liners for kitchen caddies available for collection from city libraries
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Public libraries ,Caddying ,Libraries ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
May 30, 2012 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Replacement liners for food waste kitchen caddies will be available for collection from Aberdeen libraries from Friday [June 01]. Residents can already [...]
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- 2012
10. MAYOR JOINS CITY LIBRARIAN IN HIGHLIGHTING NEW ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY COLLECTIONS THANKS VOTERS FOR 75,000 NEW BOOKS, MATERIALS AND ONLINE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN 2013
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Online databases ,Librarians ,Mayors ,Libraries ,Online database ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
SEATTLE, WA -- The following information was released by the city of Seattle: Mayor Mike McGinn joined community members and City Librarian Marcellus Turner at the Ballard Library to thank [...]
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- 2012
11. Tantor Media Adds 1,000 Audiobook Titles to OverDrive Library Collection; Always Available Classics Collection and MP3 Audiobooks Compatible With iPod(R) Included in Download Catalog
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MP3 player/device ,CD-ROM catalog ,MP3 players ,Catalogs ,Libraries - Abstract
CLEVELAND, OH, Nov 12, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), a global distributor of digital audiobooks, eBooks, and more, today announced the addition of 1,000 Tantor Media (www.tantor.com) […]
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- 2008
12. Building and Sustaining Digital Collections: Models for Libraries and Museums.
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Council on Library and Information Resources, Washington, DC.
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In February 2001, the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage (NINCH) convened a meeting to discuss how museums and libraries are building digital collections and what business models are available to sustain them. A group of museum and library senior executives met with business and legal experts, technologists, and funders to discuss the challenges that cultural institutions face when putting collections online and to identify some models for sustainability that support the core missions and do not conflict with the internal cultures of nonprofit entities. Speakers were asked to outline the elements of their business models, describe how they were developed, and predict their prospects for the future. Six approaches are outlined, ranging from two enterprises that have been providing access to scholarly journals online for several years to new initiatives that are based on collaborations among institutions. This report summarizes the information shared by presenters, followed by the discussions that ensued among participants. Discussion of the presentations focused on the following four topics: business models, scalability, organizational impact, and sustainability. On the basis of the day's discussions, the group was asked to propose an agenda for action. In addressing the short- and long-term needs of museums and libraries, participants identified four distinct areas that deserve the greatest attention: elements of a sound business plan, elements needed to sustain digital efforts at all types of institutions, inter-institutional issues, and funding. These recommendations and next steps appear at the end of the report. An appendix includes a list of participants. (Contains 21 references.) (AEF)
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- 2001
13. New Online Photograph Collection Available from the Bureau Library.
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PHOTOGRAPH collections ,LIBRARIES - Published
- 2022
14. FAST Headings in MODS: Michigan State University Libraries Digital Repository Case Study.
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Lorenzo, Lisa, Mak, Lucas, and Smeltekop, Nicole
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FAST subject headings ,METADATA ,WORKFLOW ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
The Michigan State University Libraries (MSUL) digital repository contains numerous collections of openly available material. Since 2016, the digital repository has been using Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST) subject headings as its primary subject vocabulary in order to streamline faceting, display, and search. The MSUL FAST use case presents some challenges that are not addressed by existing MARC-focused FAST tools. This paper will outline the MSUL digital repository team's justification for including FAST headings in the digital repository as well as workflows for adding FAST headings to Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) metadata, their maintenance, and utilization for discovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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15. Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, Kerala: A Case Study.
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Rajan, Sarita S. and Esmail, S. Mohammed
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RESEARCH institutes ,PRESERVATION of manuscripts ,MANUSCRIPT collections ,MANUSCRIPTS ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
The Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, University of Kerala, houses the treasures of ancient knowledge in India. It has come in to existence out of royal interest. The kings of Travancore, as a rule, were valorous as well as lovers of art and literature. Srimulam Thirunal was mainly responsible for the spread of Oriental literature throughout the world. It was he who instituted the department for the publication of manuscripts which in due course grew into the present institution. It is located at Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its origin goes back to the illustrious Maharaja of Travancore, Swati Tirunal (1829-1846). The institute carries out researches on Indian language manuscripts, major part of which are in Sanskrit. Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library has over 65,000 works mostly of palm leaf manuscripts. Currently the Oriental Institute and Manuscript Library is headed by Dr. R. B. Sreekala, Professor and Head of the Department, Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library, University of Kerala. The paper highlights the techniques used for the conservation and preservation of the rare manuscript collection in Oriental Research & Manuscript Library, Thiruvananthapuram. It further investigates the hardware and software available for digitizing the invaluable collection of manuscripts for the future generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
16. Making and Using AI in the Library: Creating a BERT Model at the National Library of Sweden.
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Haffenden, Chris, Fano, Elena, Malmsten, Martin, and Börjeson, Love
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,LIBRARIES ,OPTICAL character recognition ,COMPUTER software ,BIONICS - Abstract
How can novel AI techniques be made and put to use in the library? Combining methods from data and library science, this article focuses on Natural Language Processing technologies, especially in national libraries. It explains how the National Library of Sweden's collections enabled the development of a new BERT language model for Swedish. It also outlines specific use cases for the model in the context of academic libraries, detailing strategies for how such a model could make digital collections available for new forms of research, from automated classification to enhanced searchability and improved OCR cohesion. Highlighting the potential for cross-fertilizing AI with libraries, the conclusion suggests that while AI may transform the workings of the library, libraries can also play a key role in the future development of AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. Council on East Asian Libraries Statistics 2022-2023 for North American Institutions.
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Dongyun Ni, Michiko Ito, Kim, Ellie, Anlin Yang, and Doll, Vickie Fu
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ELECTRONIC journals , *ACADEMIC libraries , *DIGITAL libraries , *LIBRARIES , *LIBRARY personnel , *COLLECTION development in libraries , *DIGITAL music , *ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
The document provides information on East Asian libraries in North American institutions for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It includes data on physical and electronic collections, fiscal support, staffing, and public services. The document highlights specific collections and acquisitions at certain institutions and mentions challenges faced by some libraries. It also provides contact information for libraries conducting research on East Asian studies. The document offers a comprehensive overview of the East Asian library collections and resources available at these institutions. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
18. INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT ON COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE LBRARIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.
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Zuru, Isma'ila Isa, Lawan, Nura Muhammad, and Jibril, Abdullahi Dantani
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COLLECTION development in libraries ,COLLECTION management (Libraries) ,ACADEMIC libraries ,INFERENTIAL statistics ,COLLECTIONS - Abstract
This study investigated influence of institutional management on collection development in Federal Colleges of Agriculture in Northern Nigeria. The study has 3 objectives which include to: determine the types of collection available in Federal College of Agriculture libraries in Northern Nigeria; find out the influence of institutional management on collection development in Federal College of Agriculture libraries in Northern Nigeria and find out the challenges faced by the library management on collection development in Federal College of Agriculture libraries. In order to achieve the stated objectives 3 research questions were asked. The study used a descriptive research design with a population of 72 management staff of Federal College of Agriculture libraries in Northern Nigeria and the sample size drawn was 36 respondents. Out of the 36 copies of questionnaire administered, 28 copies were returned which represent 78%. Data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is availability of collection in all the libraries under study. It was revealed that the college management has a lot of influence on collection development of the college libraries. Finally, the findings revealed that funds are not sufficiently provided, which affects adequacy of collections, there is also delay in the delivery of Collections among others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
19. Overview of the Library Automation System in South Sulawesi Libraries.
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Mathar, Taufiq and Ismaya
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COMPUTER software ,HUMAN services programs ,LIBRARIES ,LIBRARY automation ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,INTERVIEWING ,LIBRARIANS ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SURVEYS ,PUBLIC relations ,INTEGRATED library systems (Computer systems) ,INFORMATION resources management ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Technology in libraries has played an essential role in serving today's communities. This study provides an overview of the integrated library systems/software (ILSs) used in libraries in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It aims to highlight the strengths and possibilities of ILSs and briefly explain their advantages and disadvantages along with the cost of implementation. The data was gathered from questionnaires sent via an online survey and from direct interviews with certain academic libraries over the period of 2019 to 2020. Fifty-three of 67 libraries that fulfilled the study have implemented an ILS. To deeply understand the application, a direct interview with some libraries was conducted to learn the advantages and disadvantages. The result of the study showed that the most used ILSs are SLiMS and INLISlite and other programs like Apollo, Athenium Light, Simpus, Spektra, Jibas, KOHA, and Openlibrary. The budget spent is an average of300 USD. While the ILSs have helped these libraries improve services, IT expertise and adequate resources are needed, especially when the systems present problems. An easy-to-use system that costs less will potentially be used in this area of research. This study will be particularly helpful for any library in Indonesia. These findings may also be generalized to libraries in other countries facing economic and technological similarities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. Link It or Lump It: Basic Access Strategies for Digital Art Representation.
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Murphy, James L.
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LIBRARIES ,INFORMATION resources ,MAIL-order business ,ART museums ,JOINT ventures ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems - Abstract
Mounting digital images of art objects on a Web site is only the first step in providing patron access to such materials. Libraries and museums have a responsibility to provide not only high-quality digital reproductions but also high-quality access from an integrated library catalog with controlled vocabulary and consistent access points. While some digital collections may have excellent internal searchability and require no more than collection level cataloging in a library's OPAC, others may demand cataloging of individual components of the collection. A particular collection's significance, its potential audience, the types of access required, as well as factors such as its size and cohesiveness need to be considered before becoming locked into a specific Web design-especially when it is that of another institution. This paper examines several online library catalogs in which records for art objects as well as historical objects and natural history specimens have been merged, with varying degrees of success, and briefly addresses a modest proposal to catalog ceramic objects at the Ohio State University Libraries. The importance of consistent subject access in a merged catalog, regardless of the thesaurus or thesauri used, is stressed. Library consortia and bibliographic utilities may offer an economically appealing alternative for libraries that cannot design and construct their own digital libraries but these external organizations often have limited capability for—or interest in—modifying the design for a particular library and even less interest in cataloging the collections. Libraries, too, must be faulted for simply listing available electronic resources, either alphabetically or in broad subject categories, on a separate portion of their Web page and failing to provide full catalog records in their catalog. Finally, it is emphasized that the current debate over the viability of MARC 21 versus other metadata standards remains largely irrelevant to the importance of continuing to cultivate a monolithic online catalog, maintaining cataloging standards, and not mindlessly developing what amounts to a separate, rudimentary catalog solely for electronic resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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21. Report of the ALCTS Acquisitions Section (AS) Acquisitions Managers and Vendors Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018.
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Howland, Jared L. and Sochay, Lee
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LIBRARY materials -- Congresses ,LIBRARIES ,STATISTICS - Abstract
The article offers information on the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) Acquisitions Section (AS) Acquisitions Managers and Vendors Interest Group meeting at the 2018 American Library Association's Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. It mentions that Rosemary Jarrell reported on the data available to libraries from vendors for assessing collections. It cites hardest aspects of usage statistics such as multiple platforms, time-consuming, inconsistent.
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- 2019
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22. Who Owns Bibliographic Metadata Created by Libraries?
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Machovec, George
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METADATA ,LIBRARIES ,LIBRARIANS - Abstract
The ownership of MARC bibliographic data has been an issue between OCLC and other companies in the marketplace. Two lawsuits are discussed between OCLC and Clarivate and SkyRiver. The "WorldCat Rights and Responsibilities for the OCLC Cooperative" provides a basis for many library contracts and how OCLC lays claim to bibliographic data. The "ICOLC Statement on the Metadata Rights of Libraries" is used as a general framework for discussing issues surrounding who owns MARC records and how they can be used or re-used. Most librarians are interested in free and open use of MARC records whether or not they may have passed through the OCLC system at some point. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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23. The Idea of the Comprehensive Research Collection, the Perils of "Linguistic Impoverishment," and Print Publications in the Turkic Languages of the North Caucasus, 1806-2017 (Part II).
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Condill, Kit
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TURKIC languages ,ALTAIC languages ,SCHOLARS ,LIBRARIES ,EDUCATION - Abstract
After several centuries of intensive collection development activity, the major research library collections of North America and Western Europe, taken as a whole, can be expected to provide reasonable coverage for all of the world's languages and peoples. One might also expect that any two languages with a similar number of speakers and a similar publishing output might have similar profiles in terms of the amount and quality of materials available to scholars in Western library collections. For the Turkic peoples of the North Caucasus (Kumyks, Karachais, Balkars, Nogais, and a few others), however, this is not the case. This article (which is Part II of a three-part series) demonstrates that, despite the scholarly value, intrinsic interest, and potential geopolitical significance of publications in North Caucasus Turkic languages, these publications are severely under-represented in Western libraries and, relatedly, in Western scholarship about religion, politics, history, culture, war and revolution on the northern perimeter of the Muslim world. Print and online bibliographic resources for the study of the Turkic peoples of the North Caucasus are considered, and are used selectively to assess the strength of Western library collections. Part I of this article appeared in the previous issue of Slavic & East European Information Resources (vol. 18, nos. 3-4). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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24. Public libraries to promote public health and wellbeing: a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling adults.
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Karki, Manisha, El Asmar, Marie Line, Sasco, Eva Riboli, and El-Osta, Austen
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PUBLIC libraries ,WELL-being ,COMMUNITY mental health services ,YOUNG adults ,ADULTS ,LIBRARY users - Abstract
Background: Libraries in the UK have evolved from traditional book-lending institutions into dynamic community hubs, This study aims to explore the potential of libraries to act as community hubs to promote mental and physical health and wellbeing of community-dwelling adults, drawing on insights from both library users and library staff in England. Design: A mixed-method, cross-sectional study using online survey and interviews with community-dwelling adults and library staff. Methods: We collected data using a 14-item electronic survey and interviews with library users and staff to gauge perceptions. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to identify key trends and emergent themes. Results: We included 605 respondents from the survey and interviewed 12 library users and staff. Libraries remain popular and are considered a 'safe place by members of the community, regardless of their frequency of service usage irrespective of whether they are frequent users of services. However, a lack of awareness among library users about community-facing services could act as a hurdle to improving community health and wellbeing. Targeted engagement with residents is needed to increase awareness of libraries' services, including community interventions to help tackle loneliness and inequalities in digital and health literacy. Library staff often did not feel involved in important decision-making. Various barriers, drivers and practical recommendations were identified to leverage libraries as hubs to promote community health and wellbeing. Conclusion: Libraries already offer a variety of resources that directly or indirectly support the health and wellbeing of community-dwelling adults and young people. However, public awareness of these services is limited. As we navigate post-pandemic recovery, libraries can serve as platforms for community engagement, fostering resilience, mental health support and reducing social isolation. Recognising libraries' untapped potential can lead to healthier communities and improved wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. Optimization Of The Use Of Open Library Applications In Supporting Information Resources At Telkom University Bandung Library.
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Pratama, Rahmad Rizky and Misroni
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INFORMATION technology ,INFORMATION resources ,DIGITAL literacy ,DIGITAL media ,PUBLIC universities & colleges ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
Today's technology is growing rapidly, considering quality and quantity, this case explains the role of the library. Libraries must be able to adjust to the needs of users quickly and effectively, therefore libraries are required to be at least dexterous in using technology. In terms of digital literacy, librarians must be able to understand and use various sources of information and digital media to meet the needs of people's lives. The development of an "Open Library " can be based on how to develop library-based information technology to continue to improve library services, collections, and databases. Open Library is a facility that can be used by the academic community of Telkom University and the general public. Therefore, this study is based on the optimization of the use of the Open Library Application Telkom University of Bandung, and in this case study was conducted directly in the library to see the extent to which this application is used optimally and used several ways of collecting data. One of them interviews with sources in the library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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26. The Use of UIN Raden Fatah's E-Library Application Reviewed from Total Quality Management (TQM).
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Yanto and Wijaksana, Muhammad Dewa Satria
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TOTAL quality management ,INFORMATION technology ,LIBRARY school students ,QUALITY of service ,LIBRARY public services ,LIBRARIES ,SATISFACTION - Abstract
This research is motivated by an interesting phenomenon of changing times marked by the mushrooming use of information technology that makes the Library able to provide all services quickly, precisely, accurately, anytime, and anywhere. And, in real-time these services can be utilized by users, namely the use of e-library applications applied at the UIN Raden Fatah Library is very interesting to be researched. This research is quantitative, and data were collected by using applications from the Library Science students of class 2020. To see the use of the application, researchers use the theory of total quality management (TQM) which is reviewed through 4 principles, namely the principles of user satisfaction, respect for users, management in line with facts, and continuous improvement. Of the four principles, the survey results are above the average of 50%, meaning that each indicator in each principle has good service quality such as a comfortable application interface, user-friendly application use, good and satisfactory e-library service quality, adequate collection, and can meet user needs. Library efforts that continuously add to existing collections in the e-library application are updated to the latest version. There is a huge need to socialize the use of the application and promotional activities for the application to continue to be carried out. The research data shows that the survey results 75% on average, have gone well. Based on the results of this simple research, all principles in TQM have achieved excellent scores, this is shown by the average acquisition of survey numbers above 50%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. On the Hunt for Anti-Jesuitica: A Report from a 2023 Research Trip to European Libraries and Archives.
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Nowakowski, Michał E. and Raczyk, Przemysław M.
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ARCHIVES ,PATRONAGE ,COLLECTIVE memory ,HISTORICAL sociology ,LIBRARY catalogs ,CENSORSHIP ,LIBRARIES ,PUBLIC opinion - Abstract
This article explores the challenges faced by emerging scholars in the field of Jesuit history and the importance of conducting personal archival research. The authors share their research project on anti-Jesuitism in nineteenth-century Polish literature and its European context. They highlight the significance of the Jesuits in Poland-Lithuania and the various sources of anti-Jesuit sentiment in the region. The authors provide a summary of their research trips to different archives and libraries in Cracow, Paris, Vilnius, Rome, and Prague, emphasizing the valuable materials they discovered and their impact on their analysis. They discuss the importance of hands-on research, the value of in-house catalogs, and the relationships they formed with local archivists. The findings of their research will be publicly available in 2025 as part of the Mirabilia collection project. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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28. Development of a Reference Image Collection Library for Histopathology Image Processing, Analysis and Decision Support Systems Research.
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Kostopoulos, Spiros, Asvestas, Pantelis, Kalatzis, Ioannis, Xenogiannopoulos, George, Cavouras, Dionisis, Glotsos, Dimitris, and Ravazoula, Panagiota
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DECISION support systems ,HISTOLOGY ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,LIBRARIES ,MICROSCOPY ,PICTURE archiving & communication systems ,TUMORS ,COMPUTER-aided diagnosis - Abstract
Histopathology image processing, analysis and computer-aided diagnosis have been shown as effective assisting tools towards reliable and intra-/inter-observer invariant decisions in traditional pathology. Especially for cancer patients, decisions need to be as accurate as possible in order to increase the probability of optimal treatment planning. In this study, we propose a new image collection library (HICL-Histology Image Collection Library) comprising 3831 histological images of three different diseases, for fostering research in histopathology image processing, analysis and computer-aided diagnosis. Raw data comprised 93, 116 and 55 cases of brain, breast and laryngeal cancer respectively collected from the archives of the University Hospital of Patras, Greece. The 3831 images were generated from the most representative regions of the pathology, specified by an experienced histopathologist. The HICL Image Collection is free for access under an academic license at . Potential exploitations of the proposed library may span over a board spectrum, such as in image processing to improve visualization, in segmentation for nuclei detection, in decision support systems for second opinion consultations, in statistical analysis for investigation of potential correlations between clinical annotations and imaging findings and, generally, in fostering research on histopathology image processing and analysis. To the best of our knowledge, the HICL constitutes the first attempt towards creation of a reference image collection library in the field of traditional histopathology, publicly and freely available to the scientific community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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29. Collection Management and the Challenges of Library Users: A Descriptive Study.
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Filson, Christopher Kwame
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COLLECTION management (Libraries) ,LIBRARY users ,ELECTRONIC information resources ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the work is to find out the impact of collection management practices of academic libraries and the challenges of library users when accessing library materials. Design/Methodology: A survey was conducted to ensure that a wider number of library users were involved. The convenience sampling technique was used to select library users and the quantitative data obtained were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 software. Findings: The main findings were: the electronic and non electronic resources of the two libraries were inadequate; University of Cape Coast Library had a section for the visually impaired, whilst University of Education, Winneba does not; some users of both libraries failed to get involved in the selection process and materials mainly used in the libraries were textbooks. Research Limitations: The work is limited to the outcome of collection building activities performed by library staff on the usage of the information resources of the libraries of two Ghanaian universities built by the Government to train graduate teachers for the country. Practical Implication: Materials in libraries are meant to be used hence collection management practices have a direct link on the patronage of libraries. Social implication: Libraries as agents of education need to be accountable to their stakeholders as public funds are used in their establishment. Originality: Using the end users of libraries to assess the influence collection management practices have on the available information resources is a way of ensuring that libraries meet the goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
30. The Past is Not a Foreign Country: Detecting Semantically Similar Terms across Time.
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Zhang, Yating, Jatowt, Adam, Bhowmick, Sourav S., and Tanaka, Katsumi
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MASS media ,DIGITAL libraries ,ARCHIVES ,NATIONAL archives ,VECTOR spaces ,FUNCTIONAL analysis - Abstract
Numerous archives and collections of past documents have become available recently thanks to mass scale digitization and preservation efforts. Libraries, national archives, and other memory institutions have started opening up their collections to interested users. Yet, searching within such collections usually requires knowledge of appropriate keywords due to different context and language of the past. Thus, non-professional users may have difficulties with conceptualizing suitable queries, as, typically, their knowledge of the past is limited. In this paper, we propose a novel approach for the temporal correspondence detection task that requires finding terms in the past which are semantically closest to a given input present term. The approach we propose is based on vector space transformation that maps the distributed word representation in the present to the one in the past. The key problem in this approach is obtaining correct training set that could be used for a variety of diverse document collections and arbitrary time periods. To solve this problem, we propose an effective technique for automatically constructing seed pairs of terms to be used for finding the transformation. We test the performance of proposed approaches over short as well as long time frames such as 100 years. Our experiments demonstrate that the proposed methods outperform the best-performing baseline by 113 percent for the New York Times Annotated Corpus and by 28 percent for the Times Archive in MRR on average, when the query has a different literal form from its temporal counterpart. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2016
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31. The evolution and revision of big deals: a review from the perspective of libraries.
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Rodríguez-Bravo, Blanca, Fernández-Ramos, Andrés, De-la-Mano, Marta, and Vianello-Osti, Marina
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LIBRARY cooperation , *PRICE increases , *LIBRARIES , *SCIENTIFIC models , *ACCESS to information , *ELECTRONIC journals - Abstract
We study the phenomenon of the big deal, a subscription model for scientific journals that emerged at the turn of the millennium aimed especially at library consortia, which were offered the opportunity to exponentially increase their access to scientific information, thus breaking the previous trend of continuous cuts to the collections of the periodicals available in libraries. Its strengths such as the expansion of the availability of content, and its impact on the diversification of use and the productivity of researchers are presented herein. Likewise, its weaknesses are highlighted, such as the constant increase in prices and the finding of the concentration of use in a limited set of content. These disadvantages have led to questioning and resulted in the evaluation of big deals, a search for alternatives, and cancellations in times of crisis. In recent years, the latter have been linked to the perception that the cost--benefit balance of big deals has been altered by the proliferation of open-access content. Finally, we address the revision of the traditional big deal through transformative agreements where subscription costs are offset by publication costs, which are intended to be a mechanism to accelerate the transition to open access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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32. Research on the history of libraries and librarianship in Poland: A survey, 1945–2015
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Jacek Puchalski
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history of libraries ,history of librarianship ,libraries ,poland ,Bibliography. Library science. Information resources ,Communication. Mass media ,P87-96 - Abstract
The author of the article discusses selected academic and popular publications on the history of libraries and librarianship in Poland which were issued between 1945 and 2015. In that period, information about the most important historical resources of various Polish libraries and early book collections was made available. In addition, the period was marked by progress in the study of materials originating before the end of the 18th century. Scholars published a range of methodological works and works about sources, contributing to the development of scholarship. At the same time, there were too few editions of source materials. After 1989, scholars intensified their efforts to find sources in foreign collections, especially in Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and Germany. Polish collections kept abroad are yet to be fully researched and to have their inventories and catalogues published. The vast body of literature is uneven when it comes to its focus on individual historical periods, regions, subregions and local centres. It comprises publications on the history of libraries, their function and role in culture with regard to the history of publications focused on the types of libraries or individual libraries — of different traditions, sizes and the book, and stature. Scholars also explored the history of private book collections, reading rooms and libraries, as well as biographies of librarians and collectors. The quality of the publications varies. There are gaps in, for example, the history of libraries in the former Polish eastern borderlands and ‘blank pages’ in the historiography of Polish librarianship after the Second World War. There is a visible shortage of quantification of phenomena from the past of libraries, despite the fact that there are some possibilities in this respect. What is also needed is development in comparative studies, including from an international perspective, although this would require Polish historians to become more interested than before in the history of librarianship in other countries.
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- 2024
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33. Benefits of Citizen Science for Libraries.
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Mumelaš, Dolores and Martek, Alisa
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CITIZEN science ,LIBRARY science ,OPEN scholarship ,NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations - Abstract
Participating in collaborative scientific research through citizen science, a component of open science, holds significance for both citizen scientists and professional researchers. Yet, the advantages for those orchestrating citizen science initiatives are often overlooked. Organizers encompass a diverse range, including governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, corporations, universities, and institutions like libraries. For libraries, citizen science holds importance by fostering heightened civic and research interests, promoting scientific publishing, and contributing to overall scientific progress. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the specific ways in which citizen science can benefit libraries and how libraries can effectively utilize citizen science to achieve their goals. The paper is based on a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles that discuss the direct benefits of citizen science on libraries. A list of the main benefits of citizen science for libraries has been compiled from the literature. Additionally, the reasons why it is crucial for libraries to communicate the benefits of citizen science for their operations have been highlighted, particularly in terms of encouraging other libraries to actively engage in citizen science projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. Cultural heritage on the Semantic Web: The Europeana Data Model.
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Silva, Ana Luísa and Terra, Ana Lúcia
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SEMANTIC Web ,RDF (Document markup language) ,CULTURAL property ,DATA modeling ,LITERATURE reviews ,ARCHIVES - Abstract
The Semantic Web allows data to be linked on the Web and structures information for use by humans and machines. Furthermore, it makes relationships between data explicit, enabling the creation of Linked Data. Based on a literature review, the principles and technologies underlying Linked Data are presented – namely, the Resource Description Framework and models developed for libraries, archives and museums. Europeana aggregates European institutions' digital cultural heritage, having developed a model that follows linked-data principles. For a deeper understanding of this model, the Europeana Data Model is presented with examples of two representation approaches and the advantages of metadata enrichment in information discovery. The experience of the University of Coimbra with Europeana is briefly explained. Finally, the authors discuss the challenges that cultural heritage institutions face in adopting these models and freeing their information from the silos it is in, taking advantage of the potential that Linked Data provides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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35. Confluence and Conflict: A Summary of the 2023 ALA Ebooks Interest Group Meeting.
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Blackwell, Michael
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MEETINGS ,CENSORSHIP ,LICENSE agreements ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
The article focuses on the 2023 American Library Association Ebooks Interest Group meeting covering discussions on censorship, ebook licensing practices, and digital content sustainability in libraries. Topics include presentations by publishers on digital licensing practices, updates on controlled digital lending and state legislative initiatives, and initiatives such as the Ebook Purchase program by Victoria Public Library to support local authors and expand digital collections sustainably.
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- 2024
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36. Data Leakage and Evaluation Issues in Micro-Expression Analysis.
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Varanka, Tuomas, Li, Yante, Peng, Wei, and Zhao, Guoying
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Micro-expressions have drawn increasing interest lately due to various potential applications. The task is, however, difficult as it incorporates many challenges from the fields of computer vision, machine learning and emotional sciences. Due to the spontaneous and subtle characteristics of micro-expressions, the available training and testing data are limited, which make evaluation complex. We show that data leakage and fragmented evaluation protocols are issues among the micro-expression literature. We find that fixing data leaks can drastically reduce model performance, in some cases even making the models perform similarly to a random classifier. To this end, we go through common pitfalls, propose a new standardized evaluation protocol using facial action units with over 2000 micro-expression samples, and provide an open source library that implements the evaluation protocols in a standardized manner. Code is publicly available in https://github.com/tvaranka/meb. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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37. Hyperspectral Unmixing Based on Local Collaborative Sparse Regression.
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Zhang, Shaoquan, Li, Jun, Liu, Kai, Deng, Chengzhi, Liu, Lin, and Plaza, Antonio
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Spectral unmixing is an important technique for hyperspectral data exploitation. In order to solve the unmixing problem using a collection of previously available spectral signatures (i.e., a spectral library), sparse unmixing aims at finding the optimal subset of endmembers to represent the pixels in a hyperspectral image. The classic collaborative unmixing globally assumes that all pixels in a hyperspectral scene share the same active set of endmembers. This assumption rarely holds in practice, as endmembers tend to appear localized in spatially homogeneous areas rather than spread over the whole image. To address this limitation, in this letter, we introduce a new strategy to preserve local collaborativity for sparse hyperspectral unmixing. The proposed approach, which is called local collaborative sparse unmixing, considers the fact that endmember signatures generally appear distributed in local spatial regions instead of uniformly distributed throughout the scene. The proposed approach, which includes spatial information in the standard collaborative formulation, has been experimentally validated using both simulated and real hyperspectral data sets. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2016
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38. From Photo Digitization to OER.
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Hull, Bryan, Smoot, Carmin I., and Curtis, Julia
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EDUCATION of physicians ,SKIN disease diagnosis ,COMPUTER software ,MEDICAL students ,DERMATOLOGY ,MICROSCOPY ,LIBRARIES ,COMPUTER-aided diagnosis ,DIGITAL diagnostic imaging - Abstract
The article discusses the transformation of a photo digitization project, initiated by dermatology resident Dr. Garrett Coman and conducted by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, into an Open Educational Resource named UtahDERM. It mentions that the project digitized a vast collection of dermatology slides, expanding beyond flashcards to develop an educational platform with standardized metadata and a unique image viewer.
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- 2024
39. A Survey of MLIS Student Experiences with Graduate Employment in Libraries.
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Piper, Christi and Wilairat, S.
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PUBLIC libraries ,SCHOOL libraries ,WORK experience (Employment) ,GRADUATE students ,STUDENT surveys ,LIBRARY science ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
Despite the general consensus that field experience during library school is important for applying theory to practical situations, there is a lack of understanding about what students want from, and the barriers they face to acquire, graduate employment. A survey was sent to ALA accredited Master of Library Science programs in the United States, asking students about their library employment status and to rank factors that influenced their decision to accept their positions. Patterns emerged when results were grouped by various life factors. The results of this study show what students are looking for from employment, which could help employers recruit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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40. Small files access efficiency in hadoop distributed file system a case study performed on British library text files.
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Alange, Neeta and Sagar, P. Vidya
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TEXT files ,CACHE memory ,BIG data ,CLOUD storage ,METADATA ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
In today's world storing a large amount of data, large datasets, handling data in various forms is a challenging task. Data is getting produced rapidly with major small sized files. Hadoop is the solution for the big data problem except few limitations. This method is suggested to provide a better one for small file sizes in terms of storage, access effectiveness, and time. In contrast to the current methods, such as HDFS sequence files, HAR, and NHAR, a revolutionary strategy called VFS-HDFS architecture is created with the goal of optimizing small-sized files access problems. In HDFS When a user requests any file, the client will communicate to NameNode and NameNode will revert in the form of metadata of the file. The metadata contains the information about the blocks and locations. When the client gets this metadata information of a particular file, it communicates with the DataNodes and accesses the data sequentially. In the proposed work caching is introduced to store all the files. When a user requests for an existing file, the data will be retrieved from the cache itself preventing revisiting the NameNode followed by the DataNodes, which reduces the time improving access efficiency. Classification is used to classify the files as per their category and Bucket per category file table holds the metadata of the individual category wise container. The existing HDFS architecture has been wrapped with a virtual file system layer in the proposed development. However, the research is done without changing the HFDS architecture. Using this proposed system, better results are obtained in terms of access efficiency of small sized files in HDFS. A case study is performed on the British Library datasets on.txt and.rtf files. The proposed system can be used to enhance the library if the catalogue is categorized as per their category in a container reducing the storage, improving the access efficiency at the cost of memory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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41. Developing responsible AI practices at the Smithsonian Institution.
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Dikow, Rebecca B., DiPietro, Corey, Trizna, Michael G., BredenbeckCorp, Hanna, Bursell, Madeline G., Ekwealor, Jenna T. B., Hodel, Richard G. J., Lopez, Nilda, Mattingly, William J. B., Munro, Jeremy, Naples, Richard M., Oubre, Candace, Robarge, Drew, Snyder, Sara, Spillane, Jennifer L., Tomerlin, Melinda Jane, Villanueva, Luis J., and White, Alexander E.
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,MACHINE learning ,CLIMATE change ,CHATGPT ,NATURAL language processing - Abstract
Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become pervasive in our everyday lives. These applications range from the mundane (asking ChatGPT to write a thank you note) to high-end science (predicting future weather patterns in the face of climate change), but, because they rely on human-generated or mediated data, they also have the potential to perpetuate systemic oppression and racism. For museums and other cultural heritage institutions, there is great interest in automating the kinds of applications at which AI and ML can excel, for example, tasks in computer vision including image segmentation, object recognition (labelling or identifying objects in an image) and natural language processing (e.g. named-entity recognition, topic modelling, generation of word and sentence embeddings) in order to make digital collections and archives discoverable, searchable and appropriately tagged. A coalition of staff, Fellows and interns working in digital spaces at the Smithsonian Institution, who are either engaged with research using AI or ML tools or working closely with digital data in other ways, came together to discuss the promise and potential perils of applying AI and ML at scale and this work results from those conversations. Here, we present the process that has led to the development of an AI Values Statement and an implementation plan, including the release of datasets with accompanying documentation to enable these data to be used with improved context and reproducibility (dataset cards). We plan to continue releasing dataset cards and for AI and ML applications, model cards, in order to enable informed usage of Smithsonian data and research products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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42. The Impact of Internet of Things and Industrial Internet of Things on Library Services: A Scholarly Exploration.
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Indrakumara, Raghunandana, M., and S., Charu Chandralekha
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INTERNET of things ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,USER experience ,LIBRARIES ,AUTOMATION - Abstract
The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its industrial counterpart, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has ushered in a new era of connectivity and automation across various sectors. This scholarly article examines the profound effects of IoT and IIoT on library services. As libraries evolve to embrace technological advancements, the integration of IoT and IIoT presents both challenges and opportunities for enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and user experience within library environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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43. Continuities: Changing Priorities: Trends in Physical and Electronic Resource Usage in U.S. Academic Libraries.
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Kortick, Yoel
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BOOKS , *ELECTRONIC information resources , *CROSS references (Information retrieval) , *LIBRARIES , *COLLECTIONS - Abstract
The article presents the discussion on collections of books and other print media to complex collections of print and electronic resources. Topics include concentrating on three general areas such as reference queries, circulation of physical materials, and usage of electronic materials; distributing through license arrangements rather than physical materials available for purchase; and suggesting continued growth of electronic resources in library collections.
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- 2021
44. Hidden Gems: Creative Artists and Historical Society Libraries and Archives.
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Lazar, LisaA.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,REFERENCE librarians ,PUBLIC libraries ,ARCHIVES ,HISTORY associations - Abstract
Creative artists frequently turn to academic or public libraries for research. Rarely do they seem to turn to historical society libraries and archives. This article describes three benefits of using historical society libraries and archives to creative artists: the collections themselves, the different ways artists use the collections, and the staff expertise available at these institutions. It explores why resources at historical society libraries and archives may be underutilized. The role of reference librarians in promoting historical society repositories is discussed, and suggestions for reference providers (at historical societies and other types of institutions) are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2013
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45. NV Workforce Development Program.
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Enis, Matt
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LIBRARIES ,TRAINING ,ATTORNEYS general - Abstract
The article provides information on an Individual career Mapping (ICM) and Training Delivery Model program developed by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) with libraries throughout the state. Topics discussed include innovative features included in the program, purpose of the program, and comments from Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
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- 2024
46. Code Read.
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Mulligan, Rachel
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DECODABLE text (Reading materials) ,LITERACY ,WORD recognition ,READING materials ,BOOKS & reading ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
The article discusses the use of decodables or decodable books in the library to support classroom literacy. Topics include factors that pose challenges to librarians seeking to engage with them, ways to use decodables in one's library including coordinating with colleagues, using curation expertise, and making a word study station, and how decodable books allow readers to develop their confidence.
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- 2024
47. 3D printing and the library.
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Massis, Bruce E.
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LIBRARIES ,THREE-dimensional printing ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,COMPUTER software research ,MANUFACTURING industries - Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this column is to examine the current environment of 3D printing and its suitability for use in the library. Design/methodology/approach – Literature review and commentary on this topic that has been addressed by professionals, researchers and practitioners. Findings – The library is more than its collection. As 3D printing joins the technology selections available in the library, it offers patrons the opportunity to create and further develop their skills, in order to explore and potentially innovate, in a welcoming environment of intellectual stimulation and experimentation. Originality/value – The value in addressing this issue is to present the basic details around this new technology and suggest that it has value for its inclusion into the current array of library services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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48. Isn't Everything Online Yet? Streaming Media and Electronic Reserves.
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McKenzie, Rue and Schmidt, LeEttaM.
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STREAMING technology ,VIDEO on demand ,LIBRARIES ,ACADEMIC libraries ,MULTIMEDIA communications - Abstract
Providing on-demand streaming video content for course reserves remains a formidable challenge. Multitudinous methods for acquiring and accessing content hamper the flexibility of any such service. This article reviews what one library has done to make streaming media, especially streaming video, available to faculty in the collection and how this foundation will be used to support electronic reserves service in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2012
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49. GIS Day and Web Promotion: Retrospective Analysis of U.S. ARL Libraries' Involvement.
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Weimer, KatherineH., Olivares, Miriam, and Bedenbaugh, RobinA.
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LIBRARY websites ,WEB librarianship ,LIBRARY information networks ,LIBRARY materials ,GEOGRAPHIC information systems - Abstract
Given the increasing demand for GIS services and collections in libraries, librarians should use every outreach tool available to reach potential audiences. An annual event, GIS Day has a robust and established range of supporting tools that are easily customized for local use. Effective marketing, including visibility and longevity of Web pages, is an effective tool for increasing awareness of GIS services. This study analyzes content of Web pages to evaluate the levels of participation and promotion of GIS through GIS Day at U.S.-based Association of Research Libraries academic libraries and their host universities. Results indicate a range of involvement, with some libraries participating in numerous events while others are not taking full advantage of this valuable outreach opportunity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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50. Provision of Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairment in University Libraries in India.
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Dodamani, Anand M. and Dodamani, Sukanya M.
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ASSISTIVE technology , *LIBRARIES & people with disabilities , *SERVICES for students with disabilities , *STUDENTS with visual disabilities , *APPARATUS for the blind , *LIBRARIES & the blind , *LIBRARY materials , *LIBRARIES - Abstract
The use of advanced IT applications has enabled the university libraries to provide innovative library services to their patrons. While the general students are getting all required services from the libraries, the students with visual impairment have continued to face challenges in accessing the library collection. The technology to help overcome these challenges is available today in the form of assistive technology (AT). Unfortunately, a majority of the university libraries in the country do not have this technology in their libraries due to which a huge amount of information stored in the books and journals subscribed by them has become out of reach of the students with visual impairment. The present study was conducted to ascertain the status of AT to support students with visual impairment in university libraries. The study which has covered around 185 universities, provides the first systematic exploration of the status of AT in university libraries in India. The major findings of the study in context of university libraries in India are: 12.97 per cent having Braille Books in their collection; 22.70 per cent have made provision for AT for students with visual impairment; 22.70 per cent have accessible library websites; 21.08 per cent have designated staff members to serve the students with disabilities; 22.70 per cent have 'written disability policy or 'documented minutes' related to the 'library services for the students with disabilities'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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