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Managing A University Library In The Digital Age, Gerald J. Schafer, Marilyn S. Billings Aug 2011

Managing A University Library In The Digital Age, Gerald J. Schafer, Marilyn S. Billings

Marilyn S. Billings

This presentation discusses the structure and function of libraries, student and faculty services, scholarly communication and the role of institutional repositories, and professional qualifications of librarians and information professionals.


Is Data To Knowledge As The Wasp Is To The Fig Tree? Reconsidering Licklider’S Intergalactic Network In The Days Of Data Deluge., Christine L. Borgman Jun 2011

Is Data To Knowledge As The Wasp Is To The Fig Tree? Reconsidering Licklider’S Intergalactic Network In The Days Of Data Deluge., Christine L. Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

No abstract provided.


The Transformation Of Scholarly Communication: Roles For Libraries, Marilyn S. Billings Jun 2011

The Transformation Of Scholarly Communication: Roles For Libraries, Marilyn S. Billings

Marilyn S. Billings

Topic: Scholarly Communication and Institutional Repositories: the role of Librarians


We're Not An Arl Library...Why Should We Bother With Scholarly Communication Initiatives?, Georgie Donovan, Teresa Fishel, Scott Mandernack Apr 2011

We're Not An Arl Library...Why Should We Bother With Scholarly Communication Initiatives?, Georgie Donovan, Teresa Fishel, Scott Mandernack

Teresa A. Fishel

This presentation focused on what smaller institutions could do to promote scholarly communication issues on their own campuses. The presentation was also featured in LJ ACRL preview [http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/communityacademiclibraries/889070-265/brotherly_love__acrl_preview.html.csp]


Strategies For Developing An Institutional Repository: A Case Study Of Scholarworks@ Umass Amherst, Yuan Li, Marilyn S. Billings Apr 2011

Strategies For Developing An Institutional Repository: A Case Study Of Scholarworks@ Umass Amherst, Yuan Li, Marilyn S. Billings

Yuan Li

ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst is an institutional repository that collects, manages, and disseminates intellectual output of UMass Amherst faculty, researchers, and students. In less than five years, it has become one of the top five Digital Commons repositories with more than 23,000 items and over half-a-million full-text downloads. ScholarWorks content recruitment strategies are examined as a case study for the development of an institutional repository. The authors aim to provide best practices for developing a digital repository in academic settings and inspire colleagues to explore and adapt new strategies.


We're Not An Arl Library...Why Should We Bother With Scholarly Communication Initiatives?, Georgie Donovan, Teresa Fishel, Scott Mandernack Mar 2011

We're Not An Arl Library...Why Should We Bother With Scholarly Communication Initiatives?, Georgie Donovan, Teresa Fishel, Scott Mandernack

Scott Mandernack

This presentation focused on what smaller institutions could do to promote scholarly communication issues on their own campuses. The presentation was also featured in LJ ACRL preview [http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/communityacademiclibraries/889070-265/brotherly_love__acrl_preview.html.csp]


The Changing Landscape Of Scholarly Communication: The Role Of The Library & Its Partners, Marilyn S. Billings Mar 2011

The Changing Landscape Of Scholarly Communication: The Role Of The Library & Its Partners, Marilyn S. Billings

Marilyn S. Billings

Presentation for online ISIS group.


Open Access And Digital Libraries: A Case Study Of The Text Creation Partnership, Shawn Martin Feb 2011

Open Access And Digital Libraries: A Case Study Of The Text Creation Partnership, Shawn Martin

Shawn Martin

Many people operate under the assumption that Open/Closed access is a binary proposition. Either the material is available to everyone on the web or it is closed to a limited number of subscribers. The reality, however, is much more complicated. What is the use of a digital library, no matter how open, if it is unable to sustain and maintain itself over time? What is the point of a well funded collection that is closed to the people who need it most? There are in fact many models for maintaining both open and closed access digital libraries. Though the conversation …


A Sustainable Knowledge Exchange System For S.D.A. Theological Education [Poster], Terry Dwain Robertson Feb 2011

A Sustainable Knowledge Exchange System For S.D.A. Theological Education [Poster], Terry Dwain Robertson

Terry Dwain Robertson

How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church facilitate knowledge exchange in theological education on a global scale?


Data, Data, Everywhere: How Many Drops To Drink? Symposium Panel On Scholarly Communication: Changes, Challenges, & Initiatives, Christine Borgman Jan 2011

Data, Data, Everywhere: How Many Drops To Drink? Symposium Panel On Scholarly Communication: Changes, Challenges, & Initiatives, Christine Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

No abstract provided.


Local Or Global? Making Sense Of The Data Sharing Imperative (Keynote), Christine L. Borgman Dec 2010

Local Or Global? Making Sense Of The Data Sharing Imperative (Keynote), Christine L. Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

No abstract provided.