Showing papers in "Technical Services Quarterly in 2017"
TL;DR: The topic of uniform resource identifiers and AACR2 was again raised, and CC:DA voted to form a task force to examine the issue, and a charge was officially issued on March 8, 2001.
Abstract: At the 2000 Annual Meeting, CC:DA was presented with a discussion paper, CC:DA/Attig/2000/1 (http://www.ala.org/alcts/organization/ccs/ccda/attig1.pdf). Section D of that paper presented some options for including provisions in AACR2 for uniform resource identifiers. CC:DA did not have enough time to discuss the paper and the options presented, and decided to continue the discussion at a later time. At the 2001 Midwinter Meeting, the topic of uniform resource identifiers and AACR2 was again raised, and CC:DA voted to form a task force to examine the issue. This task force was formed following the 2001 Midwinter Meeting and a charge was officially issued on March 8, 2001. The charge included five components:
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TL;DR: ArXiv.org (http://xxx.lanl.org/) is an open access electronic preprints archive with over 1 million articles in physics, mathematics, computer science, Quantitative Biology, and Quantitative F...
Abstract: ArXiv.org (formerly http://xxx.lanl.gov/) is an open access electronic preprints archive with over 1 million articles in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Quantitative F...
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TL;DR: This article will analyze various options and present projects undertaken at the University of New Mexico Libraries that aim to address the space crisis in the stacks, including a large scale inventory, weeding, reformatting, and the transfer of materials out of the library.
Abstract: Finding shelf space in an Association of Research Libraries library is an endeavor fraught with tensions. It presents an irreconcilable problem. On one hand, space is finite. On the other hand, we will continue to buy print books. Our tools for addressing this problem are limited and there are many competing interests. This article will analyze various options and present projects undertaken at the University of New Mexico Libraries that aim to address the space crisis in the stacks. They include a large scale inventory, weeding, reformatting, and the transfer of materials out of the library.
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TL;DR: The study uses a survey augmented by multiple interviews to create and populate an inventory of data, able to identify and sort sources of data generated by library personnel based on type of data and library division.
Abstract: This article describes the need for and the processes used to create an inventory of data collected by an academic library. The study uses a survey augmented by multiple interviews to create and populate an inventory of data. The study was able to identify and sort sources of data generated by library personnel based on type of data (demographic, location, log, qualitative, and quantitative) and library division. It indicated the frequency of data collection and use, as well as where the data was stored. Finally, the inventory also identified types of data not currently collected but librarians would like to collect. The article indicates how the data inventory may be used to support planning and improve library operations.
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TL;DR: This discussion illustrates how the functional requirements for bibliographic records-family user tasks inform services to all users and facilitates a programmatic approach to the catalog specifically and to services in general.
Abstract: This discussion illustrates how the functional requirements for bibliographic records-family user tasks inform services to all users. The user tasks are placed into a larger context called the want-find-get-manage framework. In combination with the user tasks, want-find-get-manage facilitates a programmatic approach to the catalog specifically and to services in general. By doing so, traditional bibliographic content and services may become more effective while opening avenues for new resources and services, such as those built around born-digital content and non-bibliographic metadata. As a result, libraries become full partners with users, enabling innovation, learning, and growth.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors surveyed librarians and vendor professionals to determine strengths and weaknesses of these relationships, revealing, in some cases, conflicting priorities, and highlighted a need to explore the library-vendor relationship further.
Abstract: Academic library and vendor professionals were surveyed to determine strengths and weaknesses of these relationships—revealing, in some cases, conflicting priorities. The two groups offered perspectives on communication preferences, organizational strategies, priorities, and local challenges. Trends emerging from the survey results highlight a need to explore the library–vendor relationship further. This article will be of interest to academic librarians and staff working regularly with vendors in acquisitions or collection management.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors ask if libraries are still relevant in a world where access to information is growing exponentially and the empowerment of individual information users is growing, which leads one to ask: If this is the case, are libraries still relevant?
Abstract: Access to information is growing exponentially and the empowerment of individual information users is growing, which leads one to ask: If this is the case, are libraries still relevant? This questi...
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TL;DR: Public libraries can no longer continue to move forward with the mentality of "if we build it they will come" as mentioned in this paper, and must compete for the time and attention of people in the community and must be del...
Abstract: Public libraries can no longer continue to move forward with the mentality of “if we build it they will come.” We are competing for the time and attention of people in the community and must be del...
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TL;DR: In this article, a reframing of information literacy that emphasizes the metacognitive dimension of learning and the active roles we play as producers of original and repurposed information is presented.
Abstract: Metaliteracy is a reframing of information literacy that “emphasizes the metacognitive dimension of learning and the active roles we play as producers of original and repurposed information” (p. xv...
TL;DR: Rough analysis is engaged in of how two storage models could be adjusted and adapted to fit a specific use case at the Northern Regional Library facility, drawing on the so-called “California” and “Harvard model.”
Abstract: This article is the first in a series exploring approaches to studying the storage density and overall efficiency (as measured in terms of number of items stored) in high density book storage facilities. The article explores foundational questions associated with increasing the number of items in high density configurations when using relatively traditional shelving facility. The parameters of the high density configuration draw on two storage models: the so-called “California” model, employed at the Northern Regional Library facility, and the “Harvard model.” Through initial analysis of the item sizing and shelving approaches of these models, this article engages in rough analysis of how these models could be adjusted and adapted to fit a specific use case at the Northern Regional Library facility. The article concludes with an analysis of potential methods for applying the theoretical findings in the real-world case of the Northern Regional Library facility through shelf-use analysis and real-world item...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined cases in the literature, determining best practices in e-resource budgeting and planning, and applying these, the Hunt Library at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University experienced better accuracy in on-demand acquisitions statistics and created a forecast for future eresource spending.
Abstract: Despite the myriad of new electronic resources and acquisitions models that have emerged in the 21st century, for many libraries the acquisitions budget remains structurally unchanged. Research reveals that the traditional, hierarchical budget structure may not be adequate for modern acquisitions, and that new concepts in budgeting and data collection are necessary for understanding e-resource costs. Through examining cases in the literature, determining best practices in e-resource budgeting and planning, and applying these, the Hunt Library at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University experienced better accuracy in on-demand acquisitions statistics and created a forecast for future e-resource spending.
TL;DR: The merger of two unique catalogs at Rutgers Law School has presented unique challenges with respect to migration mapping, data recall for large records, and relevancy ranking, all of which affect search results and usability of the Online Public Access Catalog.
Abstract: In 2015, Rutgers became only the second accredited law school in the United States to select the open-source integrated library system, Koha. The merger of two unique catalogs at Rutgers Law School has presented unique challenges with respect to migration mapping, data recall for large records, and relevancy ranking, all of which affect search results and usability of the Online Public Access Catalog. System migrations always result in some data being lost or incorrectly transferred. The hope is to minimize just how much data is compromised while fixing errors that might not have come to light but for the migration.
TL;DR: In 2001, Tim Berners-Lee, James Hendler, and Ora Lassila proposed a Semantic Web that would empower digital devices to serve as personal assistants, negotiating health insurance red tape, personal...
Abstract: In 2001, Tim Berners-Lee, James Hendler, and Ora Lassila proposed a Semantic web that would empower digital devices to serve as personal assistants, negotiating health insurance red tape, personal ...
TL;DR: Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication as mentioned in this paper is one of the two volumes in the series addressing the topic of open access in a scholarly setting, and it is the first volume to address the future of scholarly communication.
Abstract: In the ninth volume in Creating the 21st Century Academic Library, Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication is one of two volumes in the series addressing the topic of open access in a...
TL;DR: The study found that a width and height-based approach using trays can fit more items than the height-alone approach and found that space savings varied depending on size and that certain sizes introduced other retrieval issues.
Abstract: This article is the second in a series exploring approaches to studying the storage density and overall efficiency (as measured in terms of number of items stored) in high-density book storage faci...
TL;DR: A study of dissertation cataloging practices of Association of Research Libraries academic libraries was conducted to discern how the libraries provide access to subjects as well as to names of academic departments and advisors.
Abstract: A study of dissertation cataloging practices of Association of Research Libraries academic libraries was conducted to discern how the libraries provide access to subjects as well as to names of academic departments and advisors. An analysis of catalog records revealed this information is recorded in notes and uncontrolled access points more often than in established access points. Although these local practices reflect a move toward cataloging efficiencies, they must be considered in the context of information retrieval.
TL;DR: Level of recruitment in technical services across all types of libraries from 1997 to 2016 is explored, exploring how Library and Information Science instruction in information organization and information technology aligns with real work job placement for new professionals.
Abstract: This article explores levels of recruitment in technical services across all types of libraries from 1997 to 2016. The quantitative data for this article comes from annual Library Journal placement and salary studies. Data specific to type of position has been included in the study since 1997 with a shift in reporting type in 2015. Specific job categories in cataloging, acquisitions, collection development and information technology are extracted and analyzed to identify long term trends. This data is considered in light of core instruction requirements in information organization. The overarching question of this article is how Library and Information Science instruction in information organization and information technology aligns with real work job placement for new professionals.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight technical services professionals' roles in library-wide assessments which can be replicated in small to medium-sized libraries and highlight the need for technical services librarians to contribute to assessment, offering their insights to enhance their library services.
Abstract: Assessment has become a necessity for academic libraries. Public services librarians do participate in assessment activities; however, technical services professionals who play a role in library-wide assessments are not widely reported. Although the line between public services and technical services has been blurred, the functions of technical services still exist and remain indispensable. Therefore, it is essential for technical services librarians to contribute to assessment, offering their insights to enhance their library services and demonstrate its value. This case study highlights technical services professionals' roles in library-wide assessments which can be replicated in small to medium-sized libraries.
TL;DR: Customer service in libraries is a core element of the profession, as evidenced by the plethora of service-oriented best practices, how-to guides, and assessment measures found in the academic lite literature as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Customer service in libraries is a core element of the profession, as evidenced by the plethora of service-oriented best practices, how-to guides, and assessment measures found in the academic lite...
TL;DR: This guide suggests assessment and measurement practices to improve the effectiveness of content marketing efforts and offers valuable recommendations for how to involve collective staff experiences in developing stories for library content.
Abstract: As academic libraries strive to meet the ever-changing needs of users, recognizing and addressing the importance of outreach is key. Adding new services and collections is not enough. Librarians mu...
TL;DR: In response to the public's voracious appetite for online content, libraries around the country have embraced digitization of unique collections to help broaden information access to current and professional users as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Responding to the public's voracious appetite for online content, libraries around the country have embraced digitization of unique collections to help broaden information access to current and pro...