http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/13587 Saturday, February 24, 2007 Search the Channel search http://smartech.gatech.edu/simple-search http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/13651 Title: Emerging Technologies for Academic Library Information Services <br/> <br/>Authors: Li, Lili <br/> <br/>Abstract: Since the late of 1990s, hundreds and thousands of studies have described various emerging technologies in the fields of artificial intelligence, bioscience, computer science, medical science, nanotechnology, network technology, space science, telecommunication, and so on. However, few scholarly researches have ever been made to thoroughly explore emerging technologies and their implications on academic library information services in the digital age. The objective of this presentation is to overview most relevant emerging technologies which would impact academic library information resources, services, and instructions under web-based academic distributed information infrastructure. This presentation intends to assist academic consultants, executives, instructors, IT specialists, librarians, managers, trainers, and other professionals effectively and efficiently identify and utilize emerging technologies that lead to successful learning results under dynamic and interactive student-centered learning environments. The proposed presentation will include the following major sections: 1. Introduction 2. Cutting-edge Technologies vs. Emerging Technologies 3. Emerging Technologies for Academic Library Information Services 4. Opportunities and Challenges 5. Summary Target session participants include academic consultants, executives, instructors, IT specialists, librarians, managers, trainers, and other professionals who would like to know more about which emerging technologies would impact on web-based academic library information resources, services, and instructions in the digital age. <br/> <br/>Description: Lili Li is an Assistant Professor and E-Information Services Librarian at Georgia Southern University. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/13650 Title: Federated Search: Results Clustering <br/> <br/>Authors: Jenkins, J. R. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Federated searching applications are supposed to help users find and access relevant content for a given search. Librarians and library users are now looking at federated search tools and expect easier to use results sets. However, with the "avalanche" of results, the patron can be easily overwhelmed by the sheer size of the results sets. Present day federated search tools do very little to aid in "exploring" the results set – rather they just present a very long list of citations. New results clustering technology will improve the user experience to the satisfaction of both users and librarians. Attendees to this session will discover how results clustering can make it easy to "drill down" into the results and reduce the amount of time "searching", providing users more time for analysis and interpretation. Topics presented in this session are directly relevant to librarians that are considering purchasing a federated search engine or those that have already purchased a system and looking to see what is on the horizon. Content Outline 1) An overview of federated searching What does a patron experience prior to discovering federated searching applications? What is federated searching? How do patrons use federated searching? 2) Challenges of relevance in federated searching What are librarians and users saying about the results sets? 3) Explanation of clustering What does it do? What are the advantages? What are the benefits? How can it be implemented? 4) Demonstration and walkthrough <br/> <br/>Description: JR Jenkins is a librarian and a Group Product Manager in Resource Discovery for Serials Solutions in Seattle, WA. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/13649 Title: E-resource Workflow: Improving Communication between Librarians and Vendors <br/> <br/>Authors: Armstrong, Kim; Schatz, Bob <br/> <br/>Abstract: Librarians and library staff have experienced the complications and complexities electronic resources have introduced into their organizations in order to acquire, manage, support, and renew them. Likewise, publishers and other content providers have experienced these complications in the design of interfaces and systems, the selling and negotiation process, and the need to provide technical support for their customers. Both sides have had to invest significant time and resources to adapt to the electronic environment. In 2004, the Digital Library Federation published a report entitled Electronic Resource Management: Report of the DLF ERM Initiative. Two workflow charts were included as an appendix to the report. The first chart illustrates the fairly straightforward and linear process for acquisition and management of physical resources in libraries. The second chart is a diagram of the expanded and continuous process for acquisition and management of electronic resources in libraries. At the time of its publication, the report was intended to inform ILS (integrated library systems) vendors of the need for development of an ERM (electronic resource management) module to automate some of the process of handling electronic fulltext serials. In this session, the presenters will describe how their organizations have adapted internally to accommodate changes in workflow and how that affects the traditional relationship between buyer and seller. Conference attendees will hear strategies for more effective, efficient, and timely discussions with their agents, publishers, and vendors. <br/> <br/>Description: Presenters: Bob Schatz is Director of Sales for Coutts Library Services. A librarian, Bob has practiced his profession as a bookseller to libraries since the mid-1970s, having worked at Academic Book Center, WH Everetts, and Franklin Book Company before joining Coutts. Bob is an active member of the library community, and is a frequent speaker at NASIG, ALA, and other venues. He is also a member of the editorial board of Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services. Kim Armstrong is Director of Collections Services at the University of Illinois-Springfield. Kim has also worked in collections positions at Illinois State University and the Triangle Research Libraries Network. Kim has had extensive experience negotiating for electronic resources and currently chairs the Electronic Resources Committee for CARLI (The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois). http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/13648 Title: The Preservation of a Campus: a Cooperative Grant Project with a Digital Product <br/> <br/>Authors: Ludwig, Deborah; Schulte, Becky; University of Kansas <br/> <br/>Abstract: In the summer of 2006, the University of Kansas was awarded a $130,000 grant from the Getty Foundation. The grant is part of the Foundation's campus heritage initiative to help colleges and universities plan for the preservation of their significant historic buildings, sites and landscapes. Three units of the University, Design and Construction Management, Scholarly Digital Initiatives, and the Kenneth Spencer Research Library, will be working together for the first time to create an innovative and dynamic web-based resource as part of this preservation initiative The outcome will be a multi-tiered web presentation of the KU campus' historic context during three periods of significant development, featuring photographic images, campus maps, and landscape and architectural drawings and renderings. Important university documents will also contribute to the historical and enduring value of the final product. The presentation will include a general overview and listing of improvements for five historically registered facilities and four to six additional contributing facilities. The technological approach to creating the presentation consists of an XML document framework with links into a repository of images and into the University’s institutional repository of scholarly information, KU Scholarworks, as well as links to external sources of historical information about the campus. Creating a preservable web resource with perpetual access is another important goal of the project. Two presenters, the Director of Academic Enterprise Systems and the University Archivist, will discuss methods of collaboration, project management, creating the content, and leveraging technology in creative new ways. Luna Insight, XTF and XML text, DSpace, and Basecamp for project management are technologies in use for sharing image files and documents among both on-site and off-site project partners and for building the web presentation. <br/> <br/>Description: Deborah Ludwig is Interim Director of Scholarly Digital Initiatives and Director of Enterprise Academic Services, Information Services / Information Technology at the University of Kansas. Becky Schulte is a University Archivist at the University of Kansas.