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Ky Digital Newspaper Program, Kopana Terry
Ky Digital Newspaper Program, Kopana Terry
Library Presentations
Kopana Terry details the University of Kentucky Libraries' past, present and future newspaper digitization program, including how newspaper digitization came to fruition, selecting content for digitization, copyright, digitization from paper vs. film, vendor selection, software, and keeping the program afloat during tough economic circumstances.
Authority Control On A National Scale: Conceptual And Practical Changes To Authorities Under Rda And Uk Libraries’ Naco Training, Julene L. Jones
Authority Control On A National Scale: Conceptual And Practical Changes To Authorities Under Rda And Uk Libraries’ Naco Training, Julene L. Jones
Library Presentations
This presentation covers changes to authority records and theory of authority work due to FRBR both conceptually and practically, new RDA fields, LC PCC's NACO program and our new NACO workflows post-training.
Many Hands Make Light Work, Part Ii: Name Authority Cooperative (Naco) Training And Workflows At University Of Kentucky Libraries, Julene L. Jones
Many Hands Make Light Work, Part Ii: Name Authority Cooperative (Naco) Training And Workflows At University Of Kentucky Libraries, Julene L. Jones
Library Presentations
The most fun part of cataloging, authority control, is the identity management work performed to maintain consistent access points throughout a library's database. It is increasing in importance as metadata schemas and linked data applications evolve. University of Kentucky has developed multiple strategies for maintaining authority control and most recently, has undertaken NACO training! Our new experimental workflows post-training will be discussed.
We’Ll Show You Ours If You Show Us Yours! Favorite Technologies To Support Information Literacy, Beth Kraemer, Beth Fuchs
We’Ll Show You Ours If You Show Us Yours! Favorite Technologies To Support Information Literacy, Beth Kraemer, Beth Fuchs
Library Presentations
A recent user survey revealed that our students want more online tools to help them find and use library resources successfully. The challenge is finding and developing instruction-related technologies that are not only well-suited for local needs but also engaging and useful for students. We’ll show some of our recent developments, and then, it’s your turn! Come ready to contribute your ideas (or get a head start here: http://bit.ly/Beth2015), and leave with new online tools to explore.
Innovating For Diversity: Uk Libraries Undergraduate Diversity Scholars Internship Program, Peter Hesseldenz, Judy Sackett
Innovating For Diversity: Uk Libraries Undergraduate Diversity Scholars Internship Program, Peter Hesseldenz, Judy Sackett
Library Presentations
In 2014, the UK Libraries Diversity Committee developed an internship program for undergraduate students who are committed to promoting diversity and multicultural awareness among UK students, staff and faculty. The first two Diversity Scholars became familiar with a variety of academic library-related functions and career options through work within a number of library areas. The program will include a description of the Diversity Scholars program, its goals and results.
Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program: A Proactive Approach To Creating An Inclusive And Multicultural Workforce, Adrian K. Ho, Judy Sackett
Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program: A Proactive Approach To Creating An Inclusive And Multicultural Workforce, Adrian K. Ho, Judy Sackett
Library Presentations
The University of Kentucky (UK) Libraries approved a statement in September 2013 confirming its commitment to cultivating and encouraging diversity and inclusivity in its personnel policies and in its collections, programs, and services. The library subsequently developed an Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program to provide two students with a paid internship in the 2014/15 academic year. UK undergraduates interested in diversity issues were encouraged to apply. Applicants were evaluated based on their work experience, volunteer or service activities, recommendations from two referees, and an essay about their belief in the benefits of a diverse society. The successful candidates started the inaugural …
Top 10 Gdc Projects At Uk Libraries, Julene L. Jones
Top 10 Gdc Projects At Uk Libraries, Julene L. Jones
Library Presentations
The newest module in the Voyager suite, Global Data Change, allows for batch editing of bibliographic, holdings and authority records. The University of Kentucky Libraries has used this module since 2012, and will share specifics about the top ten (or so) projects that have been implemented using this module. Projects include several significant enhancements to bibliographic variable fields, including changes due to RDA implementation, record deletion, location changes after collections have been moved, the removal of obsolete information, the addition of local standard notes, and the addition of authorized access points.
Many Hands Make Light Work: Name Authority Cooperative Program (Naco) Training At University Of Kentucky Libraries, Julene L. Jones
Many Hands Make Light Work: Name Authority Cooperative Program (Naco) Training At University Of Kentucky Libraries, Julene L. Jones
Library Presentations
Authority control, or the maintenance of consistent access points throughout a catalog, may not be the most exciting topic in the library world, but is increasing in importance as metadata schemas evolve and linked data applications emerge. UK has developed multiple strategies for maintaining its catalog's authority control, and, most recently, has undertaken NACO training!
High Yield From Small Change: Evolution In Response To User Need, Beth Reeder, Melinda Borie
High Yield From Small Change: Evolution In Response To User Need, Beth Reeder, Melinda Borie
Library Presentations
Renovation can be daunting, but it does not have to happen all at once. Improvement can come as the result of a series of incremental changes. This poster session chronicles the transformation of collection areas into much-needed meeting and library instruction space.