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Using Metadata Record Graphs to understand controlled vocabulary and keyword usage for subject representation in the UNT theses and dissertations collection

Description: This article discusses the use of network analysis through the creation Metadata Record Graphs to analyze the interconnectedness of subject and keywords in the University of North Texas Theses and Dissertations collection. The analysis compares overlap of controlled terms (Library of Congress Subject Headings) and uncontrolled terms (keywords), as well as the effects of basic format normalization (to simulate editing values for consistency) to evaluate how well subjects connect in the collecti… more
Date: December 2019
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward; Tarver, Hannah & Zavalina, Oksana
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Metal Coordination‐Mediated Functional Grading and Self‐Healing in Mussel Byssus Cuticle

Description: Article demonstrates direct evidence of Fe3+ and Fe2+ gradient distribution across mussel byssal cuticle threads thickness, which shows more Fe2+ inside the inner cuticle, to support the hypothesis that the cuticle is a functionally graded material with high stiffness, extensibility, and self‐healing capacity.
Date: October 24, 2019
Creator: Xu, Quan; Xu, Meng; Lin, Chun-Yu; Zhao, Qiang; Zhang, Rui; Dong, Xiaoxiao et al.
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Cybersecurity Challenges in the Era of Open Access and BIG Data: Issues and Considerations

Description: Article from a panel held at the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) 2019 pre-conference held on October 19, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. The panelists discussed cybersecurity challenges and provided an assessment of the cybersecurity issues related to open access and big data.
Date: October 19, 2019
Creator: Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw; Chang, Hsia-Ching; Hawamdeh, Suliman M.; Rorissa, Abebe & Assefa, Shimelis
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Finding New Cell Wall Regulatory Genes in Populus trichocarpa Using Multiple Lines of Evidence

Description: Article describes study which searched for genes with putatively unknown roles in regulating cell wall biosynthesis using an extended network-based Lines of Evidence (LOE) pipeline to combine multiple omics data sets in P. trichocarpa, including gene coexpression, gene comethylation, population level pairwise SNP correlations, and two distinct SNP-metabolite Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) layers.
Date: October 8, 2019
Creator: Furches, Anna; Kainer, David; Weighill, Deborah; Large, Annabel; Jones, Piet; Walker, Angelica M. et al.
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Mixed-Methods Assessment of a Mentoring Program

Description: This article describes how a large academic library's continuous cycle of mixed-methods assessment contributes to the success of their mentoring program. Assessment instruments include the Mentoring Competencies Assessment, the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale, a satisfaction survey and a focus group.
Date: September 16, 2019
Creator: Harker, Karen; O'Toole, Erin; Keshmiripour, Setareh; McIntosh, Marcia & Sassen, Catherine
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Nature-Guided Synthesis of Advanced Bio-Lubricants

Description: Article describes study which finds that Orychophragmus violaceus (Ov) seed oil has superior lubrication properties, based on the unusual structural features of the major lipid species—triacylglycerol (TAG) estolides.
Date: August 12, 2019
Creator: Romsdahl, Trevor; Shirani, Asghar; Minto, Robert E.; Zhang, Chunyu; Cahoon, Edgar B.; Chapman, Kent Dean et al.
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Enhancing the Discovery of Tabletop Games

Description: Collections of three-dimensional materials may not be discoverable to library users if they lack adequate metadata. Discovery of these collections may be enhanced through the application of relevant cataloging standards and con-trolled vocabularies. This paper outlines how librarians at the University of North Texas Libraries used these strategies to increase access to a large collection of tabletop games.
Date: July 2019
Creator: Robson, Diane; Sassen, Catherine; Thomale, Jason & Yanowski, Kevin
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Understanding Connections: Examining Digital Library and Institutional Repository Use Overlap

Description: This paper examined how users navigated between other collections within the UNT IR, as well as within the UNT DL. Through this examination, we observed patterns between how users navigated between objects, understood which collections may have related to one another, examined why some unique items were used more than others, and viewed the average number of items used within a session
Date: June 8, 2019
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward; Andrews, Pamela & Krahmer, Ana
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Identifying tween fashion consumers’ profile concerning fashion innovativeness, opinion leadership, internet use for apparel shopping, interest in online co-design involvement, and brand commitment

Description: Article describes study identifying tween fashion consumers’ profiles in relation to fashion change agent (FCA) characteristics, such as fashion innovativeness and opinion leadership, and examines how the tweens’ FCA characteristics influence their Internet innovativeness, interest in online co-design involvement, and brand commitment.
Date: April 29, 2019
Creator: Baker, Renee; Gam, Hae Jin & Banning, Jennifer
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Beyond “Set It and Forget It”: Proactively Managing Your EZproxy Server

Description: This article describes a half-day pre-conference workshop focused on the ins and outs of managing an EZproxy server. The presenter shared detailed information on how to use the EZproxy admin page to help reduce patrons’ barriers to access and identify potential security concerns. She also covered current topics of interest to the EZproxy community, such as how to modify database stanzas to support https.
Date: January 11, 2019
Creator: Rosenfeld, Jenny & Enoch, Todd
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Cataloging for Makerspaces

Description: Although many school libraries include makerspaces, their catalogs do not always provide information about makerspace resources. Cataloging these resources can benefit school library users and staff in several ways. This article argues that how cataloging increases the visibility of the makerspace collection not only by making the items accessible for catalog users, but also facilitating browsing by collocating similar resources.
Date: 2019
Creator: Robson, Diane; Sassen, Catherine & Yanowski, Kevin
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Managing Sudden Loss

Description: Managers often face tough, emotional situations at work. One of the biggest is guiding employees and departments successfully through the loss of a coworker. Not only are there emotional components but there are also more technical and procedural responsibilities that may be overlooked. These facilities, technological, and human resources tasks need to be handled sensitively and in a timely manner. Remembering whom to contact, what property needs to be considered, and how to produce final paych… more
Date: 2019
Creator: Brannon, Sian; Yanowski, Kevin; Evans, Taylor & Leuzinger, Julie
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In-house Software Development: Considerations for Implementation

Description: Information technology continues to evolve, libraries may not always wait on vendors or third parties to provide solutions for their diverse local needs.This article discusses the need for libraries to develop in-house Software and based on the University of North Texas Libraries experiences, it provides key considerations for the successful implementation.
Date: November 2018
Creator: Jackson, Scott & Brannon, Sian
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What's the Real Story? SLI Session Addresses Challenge of Fake News

Description: This article discusses a session on "Fake News and the Fate of Our Democracy" at the 2018 Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute, and provides information on resources and strategies for assessing the legitimacy of news information.
Date: 2018-09/2018-10
Creator: French, Corinne & Monahan, Jo
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End of Term 2016 Presidential Web Archive

Description: This article presents an overview of the End of Term 2016 Presidential Web Archive conducted at the end of the second Obama presidential term. It presents the workflow for this collaborative project as well as lessons learned.
Date: February 2018
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward & Phillips, Kristy
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Preservation of Electronic Government Information (PEGI) Project

Description: This article describes the Preservation of Electronic Government Information Project, a two-year initiative aimed at addressing national concerns around the collection and preservation of born-digital government information by cultural memory organizations for long-term public use.
Date: February 2018
Creator: Sittel, Robbie
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Assessing an Academic Library Professional Development Program

Description: This article describes how measures of need, participation, satisfaction, and impact are employed to assess many aspects of a professional development program in a large academic library.
Date: January 2018
Creator: Harker, Karen; O'Toole, Erin & Sassen, Catherine
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