Christopher Cronin

Bio: Christopher Cronin is an academic researcher from University of Chicago. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cataloging & Metadata. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 9 publications receiving 110 citations. Previous affiliations of Christopher Cronin include University of Toronto & University of Colorado Boulder.

From Testing to Implementation: Managing Full-Scale RDA Adoption at the University of Chicago

Abstract: The University of Chicago Library was a formal participant in the US National Libraries’ Resource Description and Access (RDA), Test from October–December 2010 Immediately following the test period, the Library implemented RDA for original cataloging This article will reflect on our RDA testing experience, and will address some of the major issues related to managing its adoption, including: staff training; implications on cataloging policies; preparing the integrated library system (ILS) for RDA metadata; managing the integration of RDA with Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) records; major costs associated with full implementation; and finally, what RDA may mean for the future of our metadata infrastructures

Assessing the Cost and Value of Bibliographic Control

Abstract: In June 2009, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services Heads of Technical Services in Large Research Libraries Interest Group established the Task Force on Cost/Value Assessment of Bibliographic Control to address recommendation 5.1.1.1 of On the Record: Report of the Library of Congress Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control, which focused on developing measures for costs, benefits, and value of bibliographic control. This paper outlines results of that task force's efforts to develop and articulate metrics for evaluating the cost and value of cataloging activities specifically, and offers some next steps that the community could take to further the profession's collective understanding of the costs and values associated with bibliographic control.

The flight plan of a digital initiatives project, part 2: Usability testing in the context of user‐centered design

Abstract: Purpose – To provide the results of research to evaluate the usability of a University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries digital initiatives project that provides online access to historical Aerial Photographs of ColoradoDesign/methodology/approach – This paper describes usability testing conducted as a part of a user‐centered redesign The three stages of the evaluation – a requirements analysis, a heuristic evaluation, and user testing – are explained and the findings are discussedFindings – The usability testing revealed the needs of the project's target user group and identified issues with the interface that will be addressed in its redesign It has also contributed to the larger understanding of how researchers use digital Aerial Photographs and their preferred methods of access and desired functionalitiesPractical implications – Results from the study will be used to guide the redesign of the Aerial Photographs of Colorado digital library and can be generalized to add to a broader understanding o

Providing Metadata for Compound Digital Objects: Strategic Planning for an Institution's First Use of METS, MODS, and MIX

Abstract: The University of Colorado at Boulder recently engaged in a grant-funded pilot project to use Metadata Encoding & Transmission Standard (METS), Metadata Object Description Standard (MODS), and NISO Metadata for Images in XML Schema (MIX) for a collection of digitized Sanborn fire insurance maps of the state. This article will draw on this experience to outline the processes and decision making required to implement new metadata structures, and will offer some insights on planning strategically for an institution's first use of these increasingly important metadata standards.

The flight plan of a digital initiatives project: Providing remote access to aerial photographs of Colorado

Abstract: Purpose – To present a case study of a digital initiative for cartographic materials in order to provide a reference for other institutions embarking on similar projects.Design/methodology/approach – Describes the technical and practical details of the processes involved in georeferencing and providing online access to scanned aerial photographs.Findings – In the short time that the site has been live, the Map Library has already seen a marked increase in reference queries from both local and national users.Practical implications – From a practical standpoint, the project would not have been a success without collaboration between map, metadata, and systems librarians.Originality/value – To date, little has been published about digital initiatives projects providing online access to historical aerial photographs, a distinct and complex subset of cartographic materials. It is hoped that this case study will allow other institutions to learn from the approach and experience of the University of Colorado at ...

Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography: 2008 Annual Edition

Abstract: This bibliography lists citations of English-language articles, books and other printed and electronic sources that are useful in understanding scholarly electronic publishing efforts on the Internet. Most sources have been published from 1990 through 2007; however, a limited number of key sources published prior to 1990 are also included.