From Print to Digital: Visions of 21st Century Collections
October 31, 2010
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Thomas C. Leonard-University Librarian, University of California, Berkeley Presentation [PPT]
Thomas C. Leonard-University Librarian, University of California, Berkeley Presentation [PPT]
Hao Qun(郝群)-Senior Librarian, Fudan University Library Co-author with Chen Chaoqun and Xu Lin With the increase of e-books’ types and quantities, and the popularization and
R. Bruce Miller-University Librarian, University of California, Merced Library Next Generation Technical Services (NGTS) is an initiative among the University of California Libraries to transform
Shi Weihua(史卫华)- Head of Librarian’s Office, Fudan University Library The tools for research in libraries have changed dramatically in the last decades- from card catalogs,
Gary E. Strong-University Librarian, University of California, Los Angeles Library The Charles E. Young Research Library at UCLA is undergoing renovation. A major feature of
Brian E. C. Schottlaender – University Librarian, University of California, San Diego Libraries The UC San Diego Libraries are building the San Diego Technology History
Emily Lin Hua Nie(聂华)-Deputy Directory, Peking University library Presentation [PPT]
Ingrid Parent-University Librarian, University of British Columbia Presentation [PPT]
The Li Ka Shing Library adopted a strategic and collaborative approach in implementing its institutional repository. Engaging the institution’s policy stakeholders including the University’s Provost early in the day, a strategic planning and governance committee was established to guide the vision and objectives for the institutional repository.
Imagine coming to a forum where your most pressing agenda is discussed in an environment of people and information flow. Yes, people flow! Employing a knowledge sharing technique called Open Space Technology or OST, the forum will engage you within a setting where you create and manage your own agenda.
The definition and purpose of crowdsourcing and social engagement with users will be discussed with particular reference to the Australian Newspapers service, FamilySearch, Wikipedia and the Distributed Proofreaders. These services have harnessed thousands of digital volunteers who transcribe, create, enhance and correct text. The successful strategies which motivated users to help, engage, and develop the outcomes will be examined.
The Hong Kong Memory Project (HKMP) was initiated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in 2002. The goal is to establish a web-based digital repository for the collection, preservation, presentation and dissemination of Hong Kong’s unique historical and cultural heritage.
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