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- Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation
- This presentation is a community briefing on the Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation (ANADP) conference. The ANADP conference was held in the capital of Estonia in May 2011 as a forum for national digital preservation programs to meet and exchange information with each other for the purpose of building strategic international collaborations to support the preservation of collection digital memory. This briefing will present highlights of the conference and its outcomes. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc77213/
- American Society for Indexing Conferences: An Analysis of Major Topics, 1997-2011
- This article discusses the major topics of the American Society for Indexing (ASI) conferences. The purpose of this article is to identify major topics discussed at ASI conferences from 1997 through 2011 and to explore how the topics have changed over time. ASI conference programs reflect topics of interest to indexers and thus provide insight into concerns of the profession at large. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84340/
- Appendix A: Preservation Business Model
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. This appendix includes the 2010-2013 Strategic Plan which highlights the Educopia institute's strengths and achievements to date and details the strategic planning process. Specifically this strategic plan declares Educopia institute's: Mission statement, Vision, Three Critical Challenges, and Six Programmatic Goals (with objectives and strategies). digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109712/
- Appendix B: MetaArchive-SRB Transfer
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. This appendix document is a report on the status of a two-phase transfer test being carried out between the MetaArchive Cooperative and Chronopolis. These tests aim to demonstrate a proof-of-concept that the MetaArchive network may use Chronopolis's data grid preservation service as an exit strategy in the event that either MetaArchive or LOCKSS becomes unsustainable in the future. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109713/
- Appendix C: MetaArchive-iRODS Transfer Prep
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. This appendix document describes the preparation of archival units residing on a LOCKSS file system that have been designated for packaging and exchange with a non-LOCKSS-based preservation environment-in this case an iRODS grid-based environment. This process was tested with the University of North Texas (UNT) and Chronopolis (SDSC). Further development would be needed to integrate packaging mechanisms for use with other non-iRODS environments. The packaging process is accomplished using a combination of content serving features enabled through the LOCKSS software, a custom script ("lockssbagger") developed by UNT, and BagIt (CDL-LOC) as the primary exchange mechanism. The lockssbagger tool is detailed in Appendix B. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109714/
- Appendix D: LOCKSSBAGGER Tool
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. This appendix document describes tools. These tools are designed to facilitate the transfer of data contained within a number of LOCKSS archival units and packaged into bags. The bags are then transferred to the iRODS grid. The user has the option of creating and sending filled bags, or holey bags. The primary tools are written in Python, and make use of the iRODS command line utilities for data transfer. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109715/
- Appendix E: MetaArchive-iRODS Transfer
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. This appendix document describes an automation process that involved the sending of a Folger Shakespeare Library collection (246 archival units measuring 1.3TB) hosted on a University of North Texas (UNT) LOCKSS cache to a storage resource hosted by Chronopolis at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC). In order to transfer the content to the iRODS-based Chronopolis data grid, each archival unit needed to be extracted from the LOCKSS cache, and sent via use of the iRODS icommands client utilities. In addition, it was imperative to monitor the transfer at all possible points to detect corruption and make certain that the integrity of the data was maintained. Finally, for the purpose of benchmarking and information gathering, time-based statistics needed to be recorded for each stage of the transfer. These processes were managed by a set of Python-based scripts and utilities that are described in this document. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109716/
- Appendix F: MetaArchive Microservices
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. The purpose of this document is to explain the PREMIS Event microservice as prototyped for the MetaArchive Cooperative, primarily from a developer's standpoint. The document will attempt to explain the purpose of the microservice, the underlying principles on which it operates, and a practical example of its usage. The MetaArchive has installed all of the components needed to deploy this microservice and looks forward to opportunities to experiment with practical implementations in future development projects. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109711/
- Appendix G: Contingency Plan Outline
- This is an appendix to the MetaArchive Final Report. In this appendix, the policy statements address the general requirements and procedures related to the enactment and handling of the MetaArchive Contingency Plan. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109717/
- Applying User-Centered Design Principles to Redesign the Interface to the Portal to Texas History: The IOGENE Project
- This paper discusses applying user-centered design principles to redesign The Portal to Texas History. Abstract: The IOGENE project at the University of North Texas Libraries applied user-centered design principles to redesign the interface to a unique digital library of cultural heritage materials, The Portal to Texas History. Since its launch in 2004, the interface had become dated and implementation of new functionality was constrained by the underlying technical infrastructure. Genealogists, a significant and under-studied class of digital library users, participated in the redesign of the Portal's interface. At the outset of the project, focus group discussions provided insights regarding genealogists' information needs as well as their research practices in relation to online information systems. In large part, these insights informed the functional requirements for the redesign of the Portal's user interface. Subsequent to each of two public releases of the redesigned interface, genealogists were engaged in usability testing. An online survey measured user satisfaction prior to and after the new interface was released. Results determined that satisfaction with the Portal significantly improved after the final release of the redesigned interface. The project's process and findings will be of interest to archives and digital libraries facing similar challenges in regard to redesigning their user interface and involving users in the design process. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28324/
- Applying User-Centered Design Principles to Redesign the Interface to The Portal to Texas History: The IOGENE Project
- This poster presents information related to the IOGENE project and discusses applying user-centered design principles to redesign the interface to The Portal to Texas History. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29805/
- ASI conference presentations: a content analysis of major topics, 1997-2012
- In this article, the author discusses the American Society for Indexing (ASI) conference presentations. The ASI holds annual conferences to keep members informed of new developments in indexing technology and the expanding role of indexing (ASI, 2012). Conferences also facilitate communication among members, provide educational opportunities, and raise awareness of quality indexing. The purpose of this article is to identify major topics discussed at ASI conferences from 1997 through 2012 and to explore how the topics have changed over time. ASI conference programs reflect topics of interest to indexers, and thus provide insight into concerns of the profession at large. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc122177/
- Assessing Student Critical Thinking Skills in Single Library Instruction Class
- This presentation discusses how to assess the critical thinking skills of students in single library instruction classes. The challenges and solutions are discussed, as well as a recommendation for, and example of, a library instruction worksheet that can be used. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40387/
- Assessment of Library Support for Distance Learning at UNT
- This presentation discusses assessments of library support for distance learning at the University of North Texas (UNT). The methods used include LibQUAL+ surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38880/
- Bibliography for "Encouraging Research and Publication among Academic Librarians"
- This bibliography accompanies a presentation for the Library Management Institute summer conference. This bibliography contains citations for information related to encouraging research and publication among academic librarians. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc157285/
- Bibliography for "Fostering a Culture of Research and Publication in Academic Libraries"
- This bibliography accompanies a presentation for the Library Management Institute summer conference. This bibliography contains citations for information related to fostering a culture of research and publications in academic libraries. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86940/
- Biography indexes reviewed
- This article discusses biography indexes. The author discusses index characteristics considered significant by book reviewers of biographies, drawing on reviews excerpted in the 'Reviewed elsewhere' column of Biography. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103252/
- Book Reviews in an Electronic Age
- This poster discusses book reviews in the electronic age. Book reviews can serve a number of important functions. They can be an aid to collection development. Reviews published in scientific journals also serve to keep scientists informed in their field. The authors looked at book reviews in marine and aquatic journals to gain insight into the characteristics of the reviews, such as length, assessment, evaluation level, recommendations, etc. and their value to librarians and research. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc130191/
- Building a Better Librarian: Why Your Work As A Librarian Begins LONG Before Your Graduate Program
- This articles discusses why ones work as a librarian begins long before their graduate program. The field of librarianship has undergone dramatic changes in the past 5 years; perhaps most notably in the number and type of open positions, as well as the job application process itself. Numbers point to a bleak market, and countless blogs lament the situation while offering never ending "to do lists" for the aspiring librarian. The author offers her own suggestions from personal experience; tools that she not only developed to secure a promising position at a prestigious university library in her chosen area, but also continue to use in her present position in anticipation of advancement. This piece is directed to those aspiring librarians seeking advice on the perilous journey ahead, as well as to the author's peers; the colleagues, supervisors, and mentors of aspiring librarians who seek to offer the same assistance we have all benefited from in the past. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96823/
- Cataloguing in 2012: On The Cusp Of RDA
- This article discusses cataloguing in 2012. Abstract: The major looming changes in music cataloguing today-the cataloguing code 'Resource Description and Access' (RDA); a system of genre/form and medium terms, to be used as "subjects;" and a not-yet-determined replacement for the encoding system MARC-result from a concern for the needs of the user. The first thorough, systematic analysis of user needs was 'Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR).' RDA is designed around the conceptual framework presented in that document. Similarly concerned with user needs is the new system of genre/form and medium terms that will soon replace the current workaround of using "subject headings" for what an item 'is', instead of only for what an item is 'about.' Because catalogue data created according to RDA cannot be adequately expressed in the current MARC format, another initiative is underway to develop a new encoding framework to replace MARC. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109704/
- Chronicles in Preservation: Curation Practices for Born-Digital and Digitized Newspaper Collections
- This presentation discusses the Chronicles in Preservation project. This project aims to study, document, and model the use of data preparation practices and distributed digital preservation frameworks to collaboratively preserve digitized and born-digital newspaper collections. This presentation gives the background of the Chronicles in Preservation project, the State of the Field report, and early findings. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86854/
- Chronicles in Preservation Project
- This paper discusses preservation. Abstract: The Educopia Institute, with the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the libraries of University of North Texas, Penn State, Virginia Tech, University of Utah, Georgia Tech, Boston College, and Clemson University, have received $300,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities to study, document, and model the use of data preparation and distributed digital preservation frameworks to collaboratively preserve digitized and born-digital newspaper collections. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc77195/
- Citing UNT: Scholarly Works that have Utilized UNT Resources
- This document is a citation list of the scholarly works that were found to have utilized University of North Texas (UNT) resources. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc111276/
- Classification Of The End-Of-Term Archive: Extending Collection Development Practices To Web Archives
- This is the final report for the EOTCD project, which is formally titled 'Classification of the End-of-Term Archive: Extending Collection Development Practices to Web Archives.' The project commenced December 1, 2009 and ended November 30, 2012. The overview includes background information about the End of Term (EOT) 2008 Archive and a brief description of the activities conducted in the project's four work areas. Following the Overview there are three sections: Goals Accomplished; Significant Findings and Accomplishments; and Project Achievements. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc152437/
- Classifying the End-of-Term Archive
- This paper discusses the Classification of the End-of-Term Archive project. Abstract: For users, selecting relevant content from Web archives is often a daunting endeavor. This Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded research project, Classification of the End-of-Term Archive, investigated whether link analysis and the cluster analysis were effective techniques for classifying the materials in the EOT Archive to improve discovery. Classification of the resulting clusters by subject matter experts in government information indicated that the structural analysis was not effective at creating clusters of related websites when authored by four or fewer federal government parent agencies. The results also suggested that cluster analysis might be effective at identifying topically related websites across agency authors, which would be highly desirable to both system developers and users. To investigate this, subject matter experts applied subject tags to the websites in two sets of machine-generated clusters. The findings indicate that the cluster analysis successfully identified strongly related content in 61% of clusters. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93305/
- Classifying the End of Term Web Archive
- This poster discusses a research project on classifying the End-of-Term Archive. This Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded research project investigates whether link analysis and cluster analysis were effective techniques for classifying the materials in the End-of-Term archive to improve discovery. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93221/
- Collaborative Strategies for Digital Preservation of Newspapers
- This presentation discusses collaborative strategies for the digital preservation of newspapers. The University of North Texas (UNT) Texas Digital Newspaper Program (TDNP), the MetaArchive Cooperative, and the Chronicles in Preservation Project are discussed with information on what they do, the importance of newspaper digitization projects, and how collaboration can further efforts in this area. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87639/
- Community-Driven Approaches to Digital Preservation
- This presentation discusses community-driven approaches to digital preservation. The authors state the importance of collaboration and who is collaborating and how. In addition, information on some core principles of collaborative preservation and what these look like in practice. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86856/
- Creating A Featured Book Display: Marrying old and new technologies
- This Tech Talk presentation describes the process used to select the individual works and the inspiration behind the solution to the problem - a physical representation of a digital object. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc139460/
- Curation of the End-of-Term Web Archive
- This paper discusses an end-of-term archive research project. The Classification of the End-of-Term Archive research project at the University of North Texas Libraries is investigating the feasibility of machine-generated classification of websites in the 16-terabyte End-of-Term (EOT) Web Archive. The research is being conducted concurrently in two areas: Archive Classification and Web Archive Metrics. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc36301/
- DataRes Project Briefing
- This presentation discusses the DataRes Project. The DataRes Project, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), investigates how the Library and Information Science (LIS) profession can best respond to the emerging needs of research data management in universities. DataRes is a collaboration between the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries, the UNT College of Information, and the Council on Library and Information Resources. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83317/
- The DataRes Research Project on Data Management
- This poster discusses the DataRes Research Project on Data Management. The DataRes Project, funded by a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians grant from the IMLS, investigates how the library and information science (LIS) profession can best respond to emerging needs of research data management in universities. DataRes is a collaboration between the University of North Texas Libraries, the UNT College of Information, and the Council on Library and Information Resources. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc77152/
- The DataRes Research Project on Data Management
- This paper discusses data management. Abstract: The University of North Texas together with the Council on Library and Information Resources, have received $226,786 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a two year research project to investigate how the library and information science profession can best respond to emerging needs of research data management in universities. This project will address broad new issues concerning the emerging roles, expectations, and practices arising from requirements announced by NIH, NSF, IMLS and other funding agencies for data management plans as part of proposals. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc77194/
- DDA and STEM @ UNT: What we have learned
- This presentation discusses Demand-Driven Acquisitions (DDA) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of North Texas (UNT). For the Texas STEM Librarians' Conference, the author will present data and information about the pilot program, and how the Discovery Collection and the purchased titles are distributed, particularly regarding the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Of particular interest is a scenario analysis of the selections to determine which purchase model would have been most effective for the money spent. This has already impacted decisions being made to expand the program in the next fiscal year. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc102303/
- The Denton Declaration: An Open Data Manifesto
- This poster presentation discusses the Denton Declaration, an open data manifesto, and describes the process of developing the Declaration. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc159525/
- Digital Preservation of Newspapers: Findings of the Chronicles in Preservation Project
- In this paper, the authors describe research led by Educopia Institute regarding the preservation needs for digitized and born-digital newspapers. The 'Chronicles in Preservation' project, builds upon previous efforts (e.g. the U.S. National Digital Newspaper Program) to look more broadly at the needs of digital newspapers in all of their diverse and challenging forms. This paper conveys the findings of the first research phase, including substantive survey results regarding digital newspaper curation practices. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc109727/
- Distributed Digital Preservation ETD Workshop
- This presentation is designed to provide institutions with Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETD) initiatives with information about preserving ETDs. In this presentation, the authors discuss ETDs and preservation needs, MetaArchive and distributed preservation, Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD)/MetaArchive ETD DDPN Archive, collections management for preservation, MetaArchive and its member roles and responsibilities, and the ETD Lifecycle Management Project. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86861/
- Don't judge a book by its Cover: The Human Library
- This poster introduces the lecture series UNT Speaks Out on the Human Library. Instead of print or electronic media, the books in this library will be human beings who have experienced prejudice due to issues such as race, gender, disability, ethnic origin, sexual preference, mental illness or lifestyle choices. The "books" at this event are people who have volunteered to challenge prejudice through respectful conversation with members of the UNT campus and the greater Denton community who borrow them for fifteen to thirty minute conversation. The Human Library concept was developed in 2000 by members of the Danish Youth Organization Stop the Violence. It is now operational in more than 60 countries. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc152431/
- Educating the Community: Preserving Tomorrow's Treasures Today
- This book chapter discusses educating communities. and preserving tomorrow's treasures today. Librarians, curators, archivists, and volunteers work hard to conserve and preserve materials as they are added to their collections, insuring that the materials can be safely used. However, not all genealogical and historical information is held in cultural institutions; unknown numbers of valuable information sources reside with individuals and in residences. By educating the community today on how to protect the treasures in their care, we have the potential to minimize the repairs needed for these items in the future. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86769/
- Elements of a Succession Plan
- This poster presents information about succession plans. It covers succession plan strategies, competencies for key positions, candidates' skills, and development plans. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39331/
- Emeritus College Presentation Lecture Notes
- These lecture notes accompany a presentation titled 'This Side of the Border: The Mexican Revolution through the Lens of American Photographer Otis Aultman.' The lecture notes discuss the fifty-two presentation slides with the topics and details. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc111009/
- End of Term 2008 Presidential Web Archive: PDF Content Analysis
- This presentation discusses the End of Term 2008 Presidential Web Archive. The University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries collaborated with members of the International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) on the End of Term 2008 Presidential Web Harvest from October, 2008 to February, 2009. The project team archived 160,211,356 URIs during this collaboration, which became a research dataset for an IMLS-funded grant to investigate collection development using web archives. The project team analyzed the 10,318,073 PDFs and developed a retrieval and exploration system for collection developers interested in acquiring and developing born-digital collections from the End of Term Web Archive. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc130188/
- Enhancing Content Visibility in Institutional Repositories: Maintaining Metadata Consistency Across Digital Collections
- This poster discusses enhancing content visibility in institutional repositories and maintaining metadata consistency across digital collections. This poster discusses strategies to deal with the task of maintaining consistency and the creation of and adherence to institutional-specific policies for metadata quality. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86151/
- Enhancing Content Visibility in Institutional Repositories: Overview of Factors that Affect Digital Resources Discoverability
- This document accompanies a poster discussing factors that affect digital resources discoverability. Abstract: In the last decade, a growing body of the scholarly information and instructional materials produced by universities existed primarily in digital format. New digital technologies increased the productivity of scholars. The purpose of an Institutional Repository (IR) is to manage their scholarly work in ways that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerate the pace of discovery and innovation. Academic institutions have increasingly recognized that IRs are a vital part of the scholarly dissemination infrastructure. The goal of an IR is essentially to collect, preserve, and make persistently accessible a variety of scholarly materials. This paper explores digital curation activities that enhance the visibility of IR in an ever-changing digital landscape. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc146566/
- Enhancing Content Visibility in Institutional Repositories: Overview of Factors that Affect Digital Resources Discoverability
- This poster discusses factors that affect digital resource discoverability. This poster explores digital curation activities that enhance the visibility of an institutional repository (IR) in an ever-changing digital landscape. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc146593/
- Factors Affecting Selection of Information Sources: A Study of Ramkhamhaeng University Regional Campuses Graduate Students
- This poster presents research conducted on students at Ramkhamhaeng University (RU). Abstract: Previous studies have found that perceived source accessibility strongly correlates with the frequency of use of information sources and has influenced use of information channels, rather than expected quality or amount of information. Regional students succeed in their studies when they can easily access information through convenient sources. Therefore, the researcher will investigate factors affecting regional students' selection of information sources to meet their information needs, as well as investigate these regional students' satisfaction with Ramkhamhaeng University (RU) Regional Library Services and the perceived quality of information retrieved from other information sources. The researcher applies the 'Principle of Least Effort' for this study. This principle governs and predicts the choices of these regional students' perceived source accessibility, wehreas 'Simon's Satisficing Theory' explains the selection and use of the information retrieved without considering whether the information is optimal. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32998/
- Feeling Animal: Pet-Making and Mastery in the Slave's Friend
- This article discusses a periodical of the American Anti-Slavery Society, the 'Slave's Friend, which ran from 1836 to 1839. The author describes the abolitionist sentiment and the animal metaphor. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc102275/
- Fieldwork Requirements from the Site Supervisors' Perspective
- This poster discusses public library fieldwork supervisors. The author looks at what ways supervisors and students work through the Zone of Proximal Development and how supervisors assess student knowledge. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc71781/
- Flyer: Digital Frontiers
- This flyer was created for the 2012 Digital Frontiers Conference and THATCamp. The flyer includes information about the keynote speaker, details about THATCamp, and information on proposal submissions. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc111022/
- Fostering a Culture of Research and Publication in Academic Libraries
- This presentation discusses research and publication in academic libraries. A survey of ARL academic library deans and directors was conducted to determine how they encourage the scholarly productivity of librarians. The results indicate that a variety of strategies are used, including mentoring programs, support for external training, library research committees, manuscript editing assistance, software support, student or graduate assistant help, formal training programs, research funding, release time and sabbaticals. Information also was provided about the requirements for promotion, tenure and continuing appointment at ARL libraries. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93267/