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Native American Empowerment Through Digital Repatriation, Michelle L. Fitch

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Following the Enlightenment, Western adherence to positivist theory influenced practices of Western research and documentation. Prior to the introduction of positivism into Western scholarship, innovations in printing technology, literary advancements, and the development of capitalism encouraged the passing of copyright statutes by nation-states in fifteenth century Europe. The evolution of copyright and positivism in Europe influenced United States copyright and its protection of the author, as well as the practice of archiving and its role in interpreting history. Because Native American cultures practiced orality, they suffered the loss of their traditional knowledge and cultural expressions not protected by copyright. By …

Benchmarking And Pondering Aserl Interlibrary Loan Operations, 2010 And 2013 (Executive Summary), David P. Atkins, Judy Greenwood, Pam King

David P Atkins

In 2010 and 2013, members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) were surveyed to identify benchmarks and programs to support resource sharing. This study compared and contrasted the two surveys using mixed methods data analysis in assessing performance and identifying challenges and trends in interlibrary loan (ILL) operations.

Response rates varied: 2010 = 84%; 2013 = 74%. This report also uses ILL filled volume data collected annually by ASERL. This summary presents the following findings and implications: transaction volumes; staffing levels; campus document delivery; issues and challenges; and ILL organizational schemes. ASERL can use these issue areas as …

A Quick Introduction To Cooperative Print Archives (Cpas), David P. Atkins

David P Atkins

Understanding cooperative print archives (CPA) requires understanding both CPAs’ characteristics and the various combinations in which these characteristics manifest in specific programs. As we better understand the nature of CPAs, we can better articulate the needs, wants, and challenges Tennessee faces in regards to creating a shared, statewide, print archive collection.

Review Of Database Of The Smokies, Rebecca Tolley

ETSU Faculty Works

Review of Database of the Smokies. University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 2012.

Aserl Interlibrary Loan Best Practices Survey, 2013, David P. Atkins, Judy Greenwood, Pam Whaley

David P Atkins

This is a library and information needs assessment survey of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and ASERL's partner institutions. The results will assist ASERL in identifying programming and project areas to support resource sharing. This survey is an updated reprise of ASERL's 2010 ILL survey.

Review Of Chicago History Museum, Digital Collection: Costume And Textile Collection, Rebecca Tolley

ETSU Faculty Works

Review of Chicago History Museum, Digital Collection : Costume and Textile Collection.2012.

Review Of Chicago History Museum, Digital Collection: Costume And Textile Collection, Rebecca Tolley

ETSU Faculty Works

Review of Chicago History Museum, Digital Collection : Costume and Textile Collection. 2012.