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Wikimedia And Beyond: Linked Data Projects In Minnesota, Greta Bahnemann, Theresa Berger, Bri Krumwiede, Sara Ring, Heidi J. Southworth Oct 2023

Wikimedia And Beyond: Linked Data Projects In Minnesota, Greta Bahnemann, Theresa Berger, Bri Krumwiede, Sara Ring, Heidi J. Southworth

Library Services Publications

How many linked data conference sessions have you attended where the benefits of linked data to libraries were discussed, with the ultimate goal of leading to better visibility for libraries? These sessions likely mentioned research initiatives at large, well-resourced institutions such as the Library of Congress and OCLC Research. But then the post-conference reality sets in and linked data applications in the real world seem almost unattainable. Join us to learn about some of the more approachable and practical implementations of linked data in libraries. We have discovered that one of the best ways to learn about the impact of …


Don't Get Stranded...Join Us On Digital Preservation Island!, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heidi J. Southworth, Anne Stenzel Apr 2019

Don't Get Stranded...Join Us On Digital Preservation Island!, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heidi J. Southworth, Anne Stenzel

Library Services Publications

The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was getting tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the digital objects would be lost. Loosely based on a popular TV show, this interactive presentation will provide a basic introduction to digital preservation terms, tools, edu-cational materials (including handouts), and digital preservation plans. The session will conclude with a group discussion and time to begin working on your own digital preservation plan worksheet.


Archives Preppers: It's Not The End Of The World As We Know It! How To Survive An Anniversary Through Digital Projects, Daardi Sizemore, Heidi J. Southworth, Anne Stenzel Mar 2018

Archives Preppers: It's Not The End Of The World As We Know It! How To Survive An Anniversary Through Digital Projects, Daardi Sizemore, Heidi J. Southworth, Anne Stenzel

Library Services Publications

Preparing for a university anniversary is no easy feat! From in-house research to anticipating researcher needs, digital collections at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been invaluable as we begin celebrating the sesquicentennial of the university. In this lightning-round-style session, University Archives staff will present on current digital projects that have been instrumental as we embark on the 150th anniversary of the University. Topics will include: prioritizing digitization projects, digital collections and social media, use of institutional repository to present university publications, collaborations with campus departments, maximizing student involvement, and so much more.


Be A Digital Survivor: Digitize, Share And Preserve, Daardi Sizemore, Anne Stenzel, Linda Richter, Alex Kent, Kendall Larson, Pam Gladis Mar 2016

Be A Digital Survivor: Digitize, Share And Preserve, Daardi Sizemore, Anne Stenzel, Linda Richter, Alex Kent, Kendall Larson, Pam Gladis

Library Services Publications

Are you feeling marooned on your own island? You are not alone. Is your tribe facing challenges, such as time, funding, preservation and storage? Looking to achieve the reward of providing access to and preserving your digital collections? Join these Minnesota digital survivors as they share their quest to digitize, preserve, and showcase their digital objects by using the open source Islandora digital asset management system, customized and supported by PALS. Together these tribes, along with the Islandora community, have formed alliances where they learn from, share with and collaborate to enrich their digital collections. Each tribe will share their …


Two Repositories, One Strategy: Marketing Digital Collections, Daardi Sizemore, Heidi J. Southworth Nov 2015

Two Repositories, One Strategy: Marketing Digital Collections, Daardi Sizemore, Heidi J. Southworth

Library Services Publications

In the last year, the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato has launched two repositories for digital content, Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works and ARCH: University Archives Digital Collections. An important component of developing these repositories has been our marketing efforts. We will share how we worked together with Integrated Marketing, Printing Services, and the Library Outreach Committee to actively promote and advance the collections.