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Should Libraries Add Digitally What They Would Weed Physically?, Robert P. Holley
Should Libraries Add Digitally What They Would Weed Physically?, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
Presentation given on November 8, 2012 at the 2012 Charleston Conference held in Charleston, SC.
A Framework For Contextual Metadata Used In The Digital Preservation Of Cultural Objects, Joan E. Beaudoin
A Framework For Contextual Metadata Used In The Digital Preservation Of Cultural Objects, Joan E. Beaudoin
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
The quality and the quantity of contextual information found in the descriptive metadata associated with digital representations of cultural objects are frequently inadequate for assuring that users will understand the nature of both the original object that has been digitally preserved, and the digital representation itself. This paper proposes and defines a framework for ensuring that relevant contextual metadata is easily collected and maintained. After identifying and describing eight important dimensions of context, the paper shows how implementing the framework, through a series of questions and prompts, results in a descriptive metadata record that accommodates the important aspects of an …
Context And Its Role In The Digital Preservation Of Cultural Objects , Joan E. Beaudoin
Context And Its Role In The Digital Preservation Of Cultural Objects , Joan E. Beaudoin
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
In discussions surrounding digital preservation, context — those properties of an object related to its creation and preservation that make the object's origins, composition, and purpose clear — has been identified as a critical aspect of preservation metadata. Understanding a cultural object's context, in as much detail as possible, is necessary to the successful future use of that object, regardless of its form. The necessity of capturing data about the creation of digital resources and the technical details of the preservation process, has generally been agreed. Capturing many other contextual aspects — such as utility, history, curation, authenticity — that …
Flickr Images: What & Why Museums Share, Joan E. Beaudoin, CéCile Bosshard
Flickr Images: What & Why Museums Share, Joan E. Beaudoin, CéCile Bosshard
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
This paper presents the results of a study which explored the use of Flickr by cultural heritage institutions. The study examined two aspects of museums’ use of Flickr: the content of images posted by museums, and the reasons behind sharing their images to the social media site. Images were categorized by the researchers into nine classes based on their visible content, and a brief questionnaire was used to gather data about the image sharing process from museum personnel. The findings reveal that imagery of people visiting the museum and taking part in museum events predominated in the total number of …
Roses In The Concrete: A Critical Race Perspective On Urban Youth And School Libraries, Kafi D. Kumasi
Roses In The Concrete: A Critical Race Perspective On Urban Youth And School Libraries, Kafi D. Kumasi
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
This article utilizes Critical Race Theory (CRT) to interrogate school library practices and school librarian belief systems as they relate to serving urban youth of color. The author offers several area for interrogation including: 1) disrupting cultural deficit views; 2) honoring students voices and life experiences; 3) recognizing structural inequalities; and 4) understanding whiteness. This work has implications for helping school librarians develop the cultural sensitivities and dispositions necessary for creating library programs that support and affirm urban youth of color.
Amazon Is Eating Half.Com's Lunch, Robert P. Holley
Amazon Is Eating Half.Com's Lunch, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Random Ramblings - Demise Of Traditional Collection Development, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings - Demise Of Traditional Collection Development, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
Are individual purchase decisions not viable in today's just-in-time environment?
Fallout From The E-Book Revolution, Robert P. Holley
Fallout From The E-Book Revolution, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Random Ramblings - Libraries As A Source Of Material For Illegal Copying: Potential Implications For Ebooks, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings - Libraries As A Source Of Material For Illegal Copying: Potential Implications For Ebooks, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Random Ramblings - Niche Research, Silos, And Collection Development, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings - Niche Research, Silos, And Collection Development, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Random Ramblings - Does The Focus On Banned Books Subtly Undermine Intellectual Freedom?, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings - Does The Focus On Banned Books Subtly Undermine Intellectual Freedom?, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Random Ramblings - The Difference Between A Great And A Good Research Library: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings - The Difference Between A Great And A Good Research Library: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.