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Building Data Literacy in Small Steps

Description: Presentation from the first webinar in the Data Literacy in Action Webinar Series. It focuses on the programs and activities of Georgia State University to support data literacy.
Date: February 5, 2025
Creator: Rockwell, Ashley
Partner: UNT College of Information

Preserving Referenced Web Resources in the ETD Process

Description: This presentation discusses how web resources play important roles in electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), representing cited scholarly literature, government publications, websites, social media posts and other resources upon which students build their ETDs. Preserving access to these resources is an important piece of the scholarly communication landscape and is a topic calling for additional attention by the community.
Date: September 25, 2024
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward & Ko, Lauren
Partner: UNT College of Information

Digitization Program Development and Management at the University of North Texas

Description: Launched in 2004, The Portal to Texas History digital library has experienced much change and had several opportunities for growth and development. This presentation will provide an overview of the University of North Texas Digital Libraries Division current standard practices. Centered around collections development, digitization, and preservation, talk attendees will gain insight on the creation, maintenance, and growth of a digital libraries program with a substantial digital footprint.
Date: May 9, 2024
Creator: McIntosh, Marcia & Mangum, Jake
Partner: UNT Libraries

Collection Evaluation for Enhancements for Art Education

Description: This presentation evaluates the resources supporting the Art Education programs for the purposes of enhancing the collection.
Date: November 2024
Creator: Harker, Karen; Byrne, Sephra & Gehani, Apeksha
Partner: UNT Libraries

Extracting and Registering References to Improve Scholarly Impact of ETDs

Description: This presentation describes a pilot workflow used by the UNT Libraries to build reference lists for ETDs created by students at UNT. It includes a detailed description of a non-technical process that could be heavily replicated by similar projects.
Date: November 5, 2024
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward; Tarver, Hannah & Phillips, Kristy
Partner: UNT Libraries

Asian Immigrants’ Diabetes Health Knowledge Sources

Description: This study explores how Asian immigrants, especially Koreans and Asian Indians, find the health information they need. It looks at how factors like age, language skills, education, and insurance affect their ability to access reliable health knowledge. By listening to the experiences of 171 immigrants, the research uncovers the unique challenges they face and highlights the need for better support to bridge these gaps.
Date: October 2024
Creator: Kim, Yong-Mi
Partner: UNT College of Information

System Thinking as a Bedrock for System Integration

Description: This research delves into the critical role of system thinking in integrating various subsystems effectively. By examining ten common patterns that disrupt integration, the research uncovers the underlying causes and offers practical solutions. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach and shared knowledge to overcome these challenges, ultimately aiming for smoother and more efficient system operations.
Date: October 2024
Creator: Abbas, Yawar
Partner: UNT College of Information

What Makes a City Smart? Rebuilding Civic Knowledge Infrastructures

Description: This presentation explores the concept of Smart Cities, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding civic knowledge infrastructures. It highlights key concepts such as discoverability and building relationships, and discusses the role of existing knowledge structures in enhancing information accessibility. The research underscores the need for mobile-first design and collaborative efforts to bridge digital equity gaps.
Date: October 2024
Creator: Turner, Christina
Partner: UNT College of Information

From Data to Justice: Creating Ethical AI Through Knowledge Management

Description: The AI revolution is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace. This study delves into how AI developments are reshaping various sectors, from healthcare to finance, and the massive economic potential they hold. It also addresses the critical ethical challenges we face, such as ensuring fairness and transparency in AI systems. By integrating knowledge management practices, we can support the development of ethical AI, fostering a future where technology serves humanity justly and equitabl… more
Date: October 2024
Creator: Rhem, Anthony J.
Partner: UNT College of Information

Towards Practical Mechanisms to Address Tacit Knowledge Management in Higher Learning Institutions

Description: This study investigates tacit knowledge management (TKM) in higher learning institutions (HLIs) in Kenya. It identifies challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and lack of TKM policies. Using theoretical frameworks and a mixed research approach, the study proposes a TKM framework to enhance knowledge retention and sharing. The findings emphasize the importance of leadership, technology, and organizational culture in effectively managing tacit knowledge.
Date: October 2024
Creator: Murumba, Joan Wakasa; Kwanya, Tom & Maina, Jane Cherono
Partner: UNT College of Information

Challenges of Knowledge Loss: A Case Study in an Information Organization

Description: In today's fast-paced world, public libraries face significant challenges when it comes to preserving valuable knowledge. This study dives into the heart of these issues, particularly focusing on how losing experienced staff and dealing with outdated technology can impact a library's operations. By interviewing library staff and analyzing critical incidents, the research uncovers the types of knowledge that are most at risk, such as expert know-how and institutional memory. It also highlights p… more
Date: October 2024
Creator: Jin, Tao & Kleinpeter, Scott
Partner: UNT College of Information

Will Computers be able to Exhibit Artificial Intuition

Description: This study conducts a survey with intuition and AI experts, supplemented by an extended survey of business executives, uncovers varying views on artificial intuition. Intuition experts are generally less optimistic compared to AI experts, while business executives show more optimism about its future. The study suggests that Humanics could soon become a significant field, with intuition playing a crucial role in executive decision-making alongside data-driven approaches. Additionally, the develo… more
Date: October 2024
Creator: Liebowitz, Jay
Partner: UNT College of Information

Aligning the Pillars that Support Knowledge Management

Description: The study focuses on how organizations can better align their Knowledge Management (KM) efforts. By identifying and integrating traditional, current, and emerging pillars of KM, Huffine emphasizes the need for cohesive strategies that involve technology, human resources, and governance. He also highlights the growing importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and artificial intelligence in KM. The presentation offers practical insights on using integrated assessments and participative governan… more
Date: October 2024
Creator: Huffine, Richard
Partner: UNT College of Information

How to… Integrate KM activities into our Daily Tasks?

Description: It focuses on how to seamlessly integrate Knowledge Management (KM) activities into everyday tasks. It includes real-world case studies, foundational concepts, and practical tips to improve how organizations create, store, share, and use knowledge. The goal is to provide actionable insights that help businesses manage critical knowledge more effectively, ensuring it is utilized efficiently in daily operations.
Date: October 2024
Creator: Heisig, Peter
Partner: UNT College of Information

Profiles in Knowledge:20 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management

Description: This offers an expertly curated selection of writing and thinking from KM practitioners in 20 specialty areas. Knowledge management expert Stan Garfield’s goals for the book include exposing KM practitioners to a wide range of important thinking, encouraging reading of the featured books, bringing back to life useful articles and presentations no longer available online by retrieving them from the Internet Archive, helping preserve the history of the field of knowledge management by curating th… more
Date: October 2024
Creator: Garfield, Stan
Partner: UNT College of Information

UNT Libraries Metadata Environment

Description: Presentation intended to give an overview of some of the features of the metadata editing environment and general metadata standards at the University of North Texas Libraries.
Date: November 12, 2024
Creator: Tarver, Hannah
Partner: UNT Libraries Digital Projects Unit

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Open Access Week

Description: This presenter describes their positive and negative experiences with promoting Open Access at their library. It was presented at the 2024 Open Access Symposium held virtually on October 25, 2024.
Date: October 25, 2024
Creator: Phair, Miranda
Partner: UNT Libraries

Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated?: An Open Access Discussion

Description: The presenters ask a series of questions related to Open Access implementation, policies, and designation of responsibilities. It was presented at the 2024 Open Access Symposium held virtually on October 25, 2024.
Date: October 25, 2024
Creator: Dawson, Jill; Sterling, Jennifer & Rodriguez, Allyson
Partner: UNT Libraries

UNT Libraries Software Stack

Description: This presentation provides an overview of the UNT Libraries' Software Stack.
Date: November 19, 2024
Creator: Ko, Lauren
Partner: UNT Libraries

OpenAlex: Tracking Open Access Faculty Publications

Description: This presenter discusses their institution's use of OpenAlex, a platform for tracking Open Access publications. It was presented at the 2024 Open Access Symposium held virtually on October 25, 2024.
Date: October 25, 2024
Creator: Raglin, Phebe
Partner: UNT Libraries

Granting Wishes: the Rollercoaster Ride of Open Initiatives at UTA Libraries

Description: This presentation details University of Texas at Arlington's Open Initiatives Grant Program to support open projects for teaching and learning, as well as open access publishing. It was presented at the 2024 Open Access Symposium held virtually on October 25, 2024.
Date: October 25, 2024
Creator: Castillo, Amy; Garrett, Vanessa; McClean, Jessica & Spoor, Nicole
Partner: UNT Libraries

Supporting OA Publishing Initiatives

Description: This presentation details how the University of Texas at Austin supports Open Access publishing initiatives. It was presented at the 2024 Open Access Symposium held virtually on October 25, 2024.
Date: October 25, 2024
Creator: Lyon, Colleen
Partner: UNT Libraries

UNT Libraries Digital Collections

Description: This presentation provides an in-depth overview of the digital collections of the UNT Libraries describes the structure of the UNT Digital Library.
Date: November 5, 2024
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward
Partner: UNT Libraries
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