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Historical A/V From The Texas Medical Center, Matt Richardson

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The McGovern Historical Center recently digitized and shared online more than 50 archival films, videos, and sound recordings, on the History of the Texas Medical Center.

The following programs: “The Texas Medical Center” (1972), “Visions” (1985), “Visions Fulfilled” (1990) and “The Power of a Dream” (1998) touted the advances in communications technologies in use throughout the TMC. Several newly digitized programs showed how audio, video, and network technologies have long been a part of the work of the TMC Library.

Read more about this exciting project here.

Assessing Finding Aid Discoverability After Description Improvements Using Web Analytics, Ashlyn Velte

Journal of Western Archives

Archivists use best practices, like More Product Less Process, and professional standards, like Describing Archives: A Content Standard, to create descriptions of archival collections that promote collection use and discoverability. However, most existing usability literature assessing online finding aids looks at navigability and ease of use, but does not examine increase in traffic and discoverability of those finding aids. University of Colorado Boulder Archives improved online finding aid descriptions on ArchivesSpace during 2020. Google Analytics data from 2020 and 2021 show an increase in users and sessions on ArchivesSpace. It also indicates that most users arrive to the site from …

Participation Of Academic Libraries And Provision Of Covid-19 Information Services During The Pandemic In Nigeria, Flora Orewa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information was sought on the level of collaboration between academic libraries and known key players championing the prevention and control of COVID-19, the activities carried out in compliance with set protocols, information services offered, and the challenges faced. Results showed moderate level of collaboration and very limited direct synergistic interaction with public health groups, while they provided patrons with an avenue to source updates from library websites. There was high compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines; however, there was no specialized COVID-19 information service desk for patrons' inquiries. Libraries participated in the dissemination of COVID-19 information during the pandemic, especially to …

Ms 029 Guide To James Greenwood Sr. And Jr., Md's Papers (1910-1983), James Greenwood Sr, James Greensold Jr

Manuscript Finding Aids

The James Greenwood Sr. and Jr., MDs papers consists of article drafts and reprints, professional correspondence, patient notes, journals, and photographs that document the careers of James Greenwood Sr. and James Greenwood Jr. in the fields of neuropsychiatry and neurosurgery, respectively.

See more at MS 029.

Ask An Archivist: Preserve Your Story, Raegan Stearns

LWLC Faculty Research

"Ask an Archivist: Preserve Your Story" is a workshop presented by Raegan C. Stearns, University Archivist, on the basics of caring for physical and digital objects.  It is directed towards family historians and offers introductory preservation tips. "Ask an Archivist: Preserve Your Story" was presented on May 11, 2023 at the Montgomery Interpretive Center on Alabama State University's campus as part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail's Preservation Workshop Academy.

The Joint Archives Quarterly, Volume 33.01: Spring 2023, Emma Gail Compton, Sarah Lundy

The Joint Archives Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Libqual+ & Libqual+ Assessment Results Usage At The University Of Kentucky Libraries, Julene L. Jones

Library Presentations

Invited presentation for Arabic Union Catalog Academy Course, “Quality Measures Application to Ensure the Effective Impact on Libraries and Information Centers”, Cairo, Egypt. Describes the LibQUAL+ instrument, results, and how the quality measure result are used by UK Libraries for continuous improvement. English-only version of this presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/dtzl4x_8fUs

Digital Library Of Georgia (March 2023), Mandy L. Mastrovita, Donnie S. Summerlin, Daniel Britt

Georgia Library Quarterly

News from the Digital Library of Georgia for the first quarter (January-March) of 2023

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 …

Thinking Of Publishing An Academic Ejournal? Consider Including A Doi, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Are you considering publishing an ejournal on a specific topic but are not sure how or where to get it published?

Digital Commons@TMC, an online repository sponsored by The TMC Library, currently hosts 8 ejournals and peer-reviewed series. We can help with the design, setup, and training on how to manage your publication site at no additional cost to you.

Showcase Your Project, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

With summer coming, what are your plans? If you are working on projects this summer, did you know submitting your work to Digital Commons@TMC allows you to showcase your work, also giving a visible and lasting home for your accomplishments?

Tmc Library Gale Databases, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library has a comprehensive collection of Gale databases provided by the TexShare consortium. The TexShare Databases are electronic resources licensed for the exclusive use of Texas libraries and their patrons.

Around Atlanta With Slis: Meetups & Tours, Sheila Devaney

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Visual Representation Of Black Individuals At The Forefront Of Underground Railroad Interpretation, Alison Spongr

Museum Studies Theses

This thesis is grounded in a reflection and analysis of the building of an institution whose foundation and visuals position the narratives of Black individuals at the forefront of Underground Railroad interpretation. In 2018, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center opened to the public after decades in the making. Its permanent exhibition, One More River to Cross, set in motion a shift in power – of whose stories are represented and shared – generated by visual activism.

“Between the American Revolution in 1776 and the end of the Civil War in 1865, thousands of freedom seekers escaped slavery …

The Red Jacket Peace Medal And Ethics Of Repatriation, Nicholas J. Oconnor

Museum Studies Theses

The Red Jacket Peace Medal and Ethics of Repatriation

Native Americans have had a long and arduous past. Many generations of tribal nations within the geographical and political context of the United States have experienced genocide, forced relocation, had their land seized, and cultural artifacts and remains stolen since the fifteenth century. Museums have become the primary institutions now owning the majority of variously acquired artifacts of Native American cultural heritage and displaying them in pursuit of scientific study. For the long overdue injustices done to Native Americans, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was established in …

Taking Science Museums To The Edge: How Science Museums Can Advocate For Social Justice, Education And Inclusivity Through Their Exhibits, Sasha C. Naples

Museum Studies Theses

Science museums have often associated affluent populations and quality education with access to scientific material and content. While these institutions have become more accessible in many ways, they can and should increase their efforts to include BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and individuals. As the need grows for diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields so does the demand for science museums to include these communities’ needs and wants. This thesis discusses the need for and importance of BIPOC representation in science museums and what museums have already done to include them in their programming and …

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 …

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 …