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Supporting Account-Based Queries For Archived Instagram Posts, Himarsha R. Jayanetti

Computer Science Theses & Dissertations

Social media has become one of the primary modes of communication in recent times, with popular platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram leading the way. Despite its popularity, Instagram has not received as much attention in academic research compared to Facebook and Twitter, and its significant role in contemporary society is often overlooked. Web archives are making efforts to preserve social media content despite the challenges posed by the dynamic nature of these sites. The goal of our research is to facilitate the easy discovery of archived copies, or mementos, of all posts belonging to a specific Instagram account …

Dilema Pengalaman Informasi: Analisis Konseptual, Rusdan Kamil, Laksmi Laksmi

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The information experience domain is a field of human information behavior research, concerned with one's engagement with sensory information using personal cognitive and affective experiences. The development of information technology and social media causes a flood of information which results in misinformation, disinformation, fake news, and hate speech in the public information space which increases personal distraction, this is also known as the phenomenon of information pathology. Another type of information pathology is the phenomenon of tensions in behavior and information practices presented as information experience dilemmas. This study aims to define, understand, and explain various forms of information experience …

Peran Perpustakaan Smpn 85 Jakarta Dalam Mendukung Gerakan Literasi Sekolah, Aldi Rizki Padila, Kiki Fauziah

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This study analyzes the role of the SMPN 85 Jakarta library in supporting the School Literacy Movement. The problem to be discussed in this study is the role of the school library in supporting the school literacy movement. This research aims to identify the school library's role in supporting the School Literacy Movement. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected using observation, interviews, and document analysis from August to November 2022. The selection of informants was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The results of the study show that there is a …

Preservasi Koleksi Buku Langka Di Perpustakaan "X", Fadila Aulia, Yeni Budi Rachman

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The “X” library is a special library that manages rare books collection, especially those published by Balai Pustaka. This study aims to determine the activities carried out by the "X" library in managing and preserving rare books collection published by Balai Pustaka. This research is qualitative research with a case study method. The data were collected by observation, interviews, and document analysis. The selection of research informants was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The results indicated that the "X" Library has been conducting two components of physical preservation activities to its rare book collections, namely preventive conservation and …

Gerakan Cinta Arsip Keluarga (Genta Siaga): Pionir Program Penataan Arsip Keluarga Di Desa Indonesia, Salma Dilsani Sabita, Titi Susanti, Arif Rahman Bramantya, Faizatush Sholikhah

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The Library and Archival Department of Sleman Regency, as the organization responsible for the administration of archives in Sleman Regency, has an outreach program for organizing family records called Genta Siaga. The Genta Siaga Program began in 2016 and was carried out every year until 2019. This outreach program was carried out to increase the awareness of the Sleman community towards the arrangement of family records. This is because Sleman Regency itself is one of the disaster-prone areas. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out about Genta Siaga as a pioneer of the family records management program in Indonesia, …

Peningkatan Kemampuan Pustakawan Perguruan Tinggi Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19, Bima Rahma Novandi, Margareta Aulia Rachman

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The ability of librarians who have developed during the pandemic and continue to be utilized in the post-pandemic period that adapts to circumstances is urgently needed. Librarians must strive to improve their capabilities with innovation in various services. This study aims to identify how to increase the ability of UI Librarians during a pandemic. The research approach in this study was qualitative with data collection methods namely interviews, observation, and document analysis. The results of the study showed that during the pandemic, librarians at the UI Library had new abilities both in librarianship and outside of librarianship. These capabilities include …

Utilization Of Google Forms As Archive Data Input Media, Dwi Ridho Aulianto, Tiara Desyanti Raharja

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Using Google Forms to enter data into an archive gives archivists or organizations options and solutions for making archiving work more effective and efficient. This study aims to find out more about Google Forms in more detail, starting from the definition of Google Forms, the features available on Google Forms, the benefits of Google Forms, and the implementation of Google Forms as an input medium for archival data. The research method uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection took place in December 2021 through literature studies and interviews. The study results indicate that Google Forms have features …

Defining And Interrogating The Collection File In Archival Collection Management, Audra Eagle Yun

Journal of Western Archives

What is a collection file, anyway? This work-in-progress summarizes the results of a sample survey of archivists to better understand the purpose, function, and contents of collection files, how archivists learn to create collection files, and their potential for public access and use. From these results, we can extrapolate a preliminary definition of the collection file, as well as the potential for future study and critical analysis of the practical elements of collection file work, especially in relation to archival accessioning, deaccessioning, and repatriation.

Amplifying Unheard Voices: A Community-Based Approach To Preserving Black History In The Inland Empire, Eric L. Milenkiewicz

Library Faculty Publications & Presentations

This presentation discusses the "Bridges That Carried Us Over Project: Documenting Black History in the Inland Empire," a community-based, collaborative initiative between three local area universities designed to capture the accounts, experiences, and personal narratives from members of the Black community in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Ms 192 Guide To The Curtis C. Mooney Papers (2015), Curtis C. Mooney (1947-2000)

Manuscript Finding Aids

Oral histories on community mental health in Texas created during Curtis Mooney’s dissertation research. See more at MS 192.

Adding Linked Open Data To A Digital Humanities Collection In Alma, Sai Deng, Lee Dotson

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Working with Digital Initiatives, digital humanities and history faculty members, the Metadata Librarian at the University of Central Florida Libraries has added Linked Open Data (LOD) to Ex Libris’ Alma for the PRINT Migration Network: Pemberton Correspondence Collection. Wikidata entries on people and places in this collection are created and their Uris are linked to the cataloging records. Meanwhile, Library of Congress (LC) linked open data vocabularies, such as LC Subject Headings, LC Name entities, FAST headings and genre headings are also added to the records. GeoNames are incorporated into the University Libraries’ Institutional Repository records and are under consideration …

Ms 026 Guide To Lee D. Cady, Md Papers (1921-1985), Lee D. Cady (1896-1987)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The collection deals primarily with Dr. Cady's tenure in the Veterans Administration from 1946-1963. Most of the materials concern his role as Director of the Veterans Hospital in Houston, Texas. Some of the earlier materials relate to his work with the VA in Dallas. See more at MS 026.

Robert Hall Merrill: An American Engineer In China, Annie Benefiel

Scholarship and Professional Work

Presented at the 2023 Archival Kismet Conference "Thinking About Stuff," this presentation explores historical documents found in the Robert H. Merrill papers in the Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives.

In 1920, Robert Hall Merrill, a young civil engineer from Grand Rapids, Michigan, traveled to China to serve as Assistant Principle Engineer on a reconstruction project of a portion of the Grand Canal. The Grand Canal is the longest and oldest canal system in the world. Merrill's work produced a comprehensive survey report of the Grand Canal construction area near the Yellow River. The report contains numerous …

Prioritization Matrices For Digital Preservation Planning, Annie Benefiel

Scholarship and Professional Work

Appraisal strategies can be leveraged to inform decision-making around digital preservation planning, lending curatorial oversight to an area that is often perceived as highly technical. A prioritization matrix is a project management tool to help you narrow down multiple project or task options, and identify the highest-priority areas. They facilitate decision making, are customizable, and easy to read. This poster presentation explores the prioritization matrix methodology used by GVSU Special Collections & University Archives in digital preservation planning.

Review Of Museum Archives: Practice, Issues, Advocacy, Laura J. French

Journal of Western Archives

Review of Museum Archives: Practice, Issues, Advocacy.

Review Of Born-Digital Design Records, Nicole Grady Mountjoy

Journal of Western Archives

Book review of Born-Digital Design Records part of the Trends in Archives Practice series by the Society of American Archivists.

Lanthorn, Vol. 57, No. 28, April 10, 2023, Grand Valley State University

Volume 57, August 1, 2022 - April 10, 2023

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Review Of Managing Business Archives, Erin M. Louthen

Journal of Western Archives

Business archivists need to be flexible, adaptable, and creative so that they can easily pivots to meet their companies' changing priorities and needs. With insightful examples and practical discussions, Managing Business Archives provides direction for archivists making decisions in a dynamic business climate, as well as archivists in all fields.

Candles Burning At Both Ends: Experiences Of Dual-Role Archivist/Librarians, Robert Perret

Journal of Western Archives

Workers with both archivist and librarian responsibilities were surveyed to examine their experience of this dual role. Their self-identity, training, responsibilities, and place of work are explored, as well as their feeling of being prepared for a dual role. This study finds that while the preponderance of respondents feel prepared, more than half regularly engage in more than 40 job activities spanning both archives and libraries. The diversity of responsibilities, combined with the tension between two distinct professions, places significant strain on those in a dual role. At the same time, respondents felt isolated and underappreciated, and expressed feelings of …

Neon In Nevada: A Case Study In Statewide Collaboration, Amy J. Hunsaker, Cory Lampert, Teresa Auch Schultz

Journal of Western Archives

Neon signs in Nevada capture the spirit of glitzy gambling meccas, boom and bust towns, and frontier settlements that dot the vast geography of this unique state. However, many iconic and hidden signs are in constant danger of disappearing as populations shift and the elements naturally break down the physical aspects of the signs. In addition, neon signs in Reno and remote, Northern Nevada locales have remained relatively undiscovered. UNLV has had a long history of documenting the art of neon and has partnered with the Neon Museum in Las Vegas to preserve this rapidly disappearing cultural heritage. Digital Humanities …