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1. Ontology for the User-Learner Profile Personalizes the Search Analysis of Online Learning Resources: The Case of Thematic Digital Universities.

Author

Kordahi, Marilou

Subjects
*ONLINE education, *DIGITAL libraries, *RESEARCH, *USER interfaces, *RESEARCH methodology, *INTERVIEWING, *QUALITATIVE research, *INFORMATION resources, *QUESTIONNAIRES, *INFORMATION retrieval, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *ONTOLOGIES (Information retrieval)
Abstract

We hope to contribute to the field of research in information technology and digital libraries by analyzing the connections between Thematic Digital Universities and digital user-learner profiles. Thematic Digital Universities are similar to digital libraries, and focus on creating and indexing open educational resources, as well as improving learning in the information age. The digital user profile relates to the digital representation of a person's identity and characteristics. In this paper we present the design of an ontology for the digital User-Learner Profile (OntoULP) and its application program. OntoULP is used to structure a user-learner's digital profile. The application provides each user-learner with tailor-made analyses based on informational behaviors, needs, and preferences. We rely on an exploratory research approach and on methods of ontologies, user modeling, and semantic matching to design the OntoULP and its application program. Any user-learner could use the OntoULP and its application program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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2. Near-field Communication (NFC): An Alternative to RFID in Libraries.

Author

Singh, Neeraj Kumar

Subjects
*COMPUTERS, *DIGITAL libraries, *INFORMATION technology, *INTEGRATED library systems (Computer systems), *RADIO frequency identification systems, *WIRELESS communications, *INFORMATION resources, *LIBRARY public services, *SMARTPHONES
Abstract

Libraries are the central agencies for the dissemination of knowledge. Every library aspires to provide maximum opportunities to its users and ensure optimum utilization of available resources. Hence, libraries have been seeking technological aids to improve their services. Near-field communication (NFC) is a type of radio-frequency technology that allows electronics devices--such as computers, mobile phones, tags, and others--to exchange information wirelessly across a small distance. The aim of this paper is to explore NFC technology and its applications in modern era. The paper will discuss potential use of NFC in the advancement of traditional library management system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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3. Off-campus Access to Licensed Online Resources through Shibboleth.

Author

Jayakanth, Francis, Byrappa, Ananda T., and Visvanathan, Raja

Subjects
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *DIGITAL libraries, *COMPUTER software, *PRIVACY, *INTERNET, *USER interfaces, *LIBRARIES, *EXTRANETS (Computer networks), *CLIENT/SERVER computing, *ACCESS to information, *INFORMATION resources, *MEDICAL ethics, *DATA encryption, *WORLD Wide Web
Abstract

Institutions of advanced education and research, through their libraries, invest substantially in licensed online resources. Only authorized users of an institution are entitled to access licensed online resources. Seamless on-campus access to licensed resources happens mostly through Internet Protocol (IP) address authentication. Increasingly, licensed online resources are accessed by authorized users from off-campus locations as well. Libraries will, therefore, need to ensure seamless off-campus access to authorized users. Libraries have been using various technologies, including proxy server or virtual private network (VPN) server or single sign-on, to facilitate seamless offcampus access to licensed resources. In this paper, authors share their experience in setting up a Shibboleth-based single sign-on (SSO) access management system at the JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, to enable authorized users of the institute to seamlessly access licensed online resources from off-campus locations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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4. Suggested Sources & Resources.

Author

Grogg, Jill E.

Subjects
*COMPUTER network protocols, *UNIFORM Resource Locators, *DIGITAL libraries, *INFORMATION resources, *ELECTRONIC information resources, *WEBSITES, *ACADEMIC discourse, *CONTINUING education, *ADULT education workshops, *REFERENCE sources, *ELECTRONIC reference sources
Abstract

This article presents print and electronic information resources, Web sites, academic papers, and continuing education workshops about the OpenURL computer network protocol and digital library standard. Papers include: "Encoding OpenURLs in Dublin Core Metadata", "OpenResolver: A Simple OpenURL Resolver", "Open Linking for Libraries: The OpenURL Framework", "Linking Electronic Journals: Lessons from the Open Journal Project", "Reference Linking in a Hybrid Library Environment", and "CrossRef Turns One".

Published
2006

5. AFTERWARD: LIFE ON THE FAST TRACK.

Author

Watson, Paula D.

Subjects
*DIGITAL libraries, *ELECTRONIC publishing, *INFORMATION resources, *ELECTRONIC information resources, *INFORMATION resources management, *ELECTRONIC reference sources
Abstract

This paper describes the libraries devotion of their resources to access management. When libraries began buying electronic resources, they joined publishers and information scientists on the technology train, an express that generates its own momentum. First, libraries bought current subscriptions to electronic journals. Libraries also have been willing to buy expensive products even though they are seriously flawed. One of the most basic impacts of electronic publishing has been the stimulation of the belief that libraries must transform themselves and take on new roles. A few years ago library leaders talked about the challenges of maintaining the hybrid print/digital library. The balance has shifted perceptibly to the idea that the good library is the electronic library.

Published
2004

6. Metadata Futures ….

Author

Eden, Brad

Subjects
*INFORMATION resources, *METADATA, *PUBLISHING, *DIGITAL libraries, *LIBRARIES & publishing, *INFORMATION science, *STANDARDS, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article presents information on some information resources related to metadata futures. The report "All That Is Solid Melts into Flows...," by Lorcan Dempsey, has attempted to build on the 2002 report without repeating what is already published there while looking at metadata past and metadata current. An update to major metadata standards is provided by this, new information on other emerging or current metadata along with standards of interest. In the "Journal of Digital Information," an editorial titled "Digital Libraries and User Needs: Negotiating the Future," by Anita Coleman and Tamara Sumner is published in which three types of approaches are described in regard to understanding user needs, organizing content, and engaging community and participation. These models are user-centered design, participatory design, and shared governance models. Researcher William E. Moen discusses the current and future uses of metadata in the research paper "Metadata Interaction, Integration, and Interoperability" presented at the 2005 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, and he provides some very good references as well.

Published
2005