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Penerapan Pengambilan Keputusan Strategis pada Pesantren Udara 14.2690 MHz
Authors: Kurniawan Luqman
Published: August 2023

Setiap organisasi tertuntut untuk membuat keputusan dalam berbagai bentuk

untuk menyikapi perubahan situasi dan kondisi agar tujuan organisasi tercapai. Ketepatan dalam mengambil keputusan akan berdampak pada kemajuan organisasi khususnya untuk keputusan-keputusan yang bersifat strategis. Keputusan strategis organisasi dakwah sama pentingnya dengan keputusan strategis organisasi lainnya. Pesantren Udara 14.2690 MHz merupakan salah satu organisasi dakwah yang berdakwah lewat radio amatir. Dalam perkembangan terdapat beberapa persoalan yang dialami di internal dan membutuhkan keputusan organisasi khususnya dalam pengembangan kajian tafsir kontemporer. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan pengambilan keputusan strategis pengembangan kajian tafsir kontemporer pada Pesantren Udara 14.2690 MHz. Pendekatan penelitian ini kualitatif deskriptif. Data bersumber dari wawancara, observasi, dan pustaka sebagai penunjang. Proses analisis menggunakan teori pengambilan keputusan strategis. Hasil penelitian: Pertama, model pengambilan keputusan strategis lebih tepat untuk organisasi berkinerja, bukan organisasi rintisan, sehingga perlu penyesuaian. Kedua, perlu penyesuaian dalam melihat masalah dalam tahap identifikasi masalah. Ketiga, dalam pengembangan alternatif pemecahan/ strategi tidak harus linear atau lurus dengan masalah atau negasi masalah, perlu disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan kondisi organisasi.
Conceptual models in the field of library catalogues
Authors: Petek Marija
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe publishing world is changing quickly and so must also bibliographic control. It is tirne to re-examine cataloguing rules and MARC formats. This can be done by the method of conceptual modelling. Some conceptual models are presented; an IFLA study on the functional requirements for bibliographic records is described in detail.
Library performance measurement : the case of academic libraries (Part 2)
Authors: Ambrožič Melita
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe article discusses theoretical and practical approaches to the problems of assessing performance of academic libraries and library performance indicators in general. The author emphasises the importance of a systematic evaluation of library's activities and the use of modern management methods, of which the process of library performance measurement is an integral part. The role of library statistics as a method of quantitative representation of the library's activities is presented and the meaning of professional standards and accreditation procedures in the evaluation process is assessed. The article also presents some projects and actual examples of library performance measurement globally and in Slovenia, as well as some suggestions for performance indicators.
Stemming as a basis for some non-conventional methods of information retrieval
Authors: Vilar Polona , Dimec Jure
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe article presents various techniques of stemming, arguing that they are the most important phase in preparing the text for inclusion into full-text databases, especially those using non-Boolean search models. Stemming is a process of text processing us¬ing stemming algorithms, the purpose of which is an automated selection of indexing terms used for content description. The article presents a statistic approach to stemming, morphological and semantical aspects of stemming, and several stemming algorithms. The authors also speak about evaluation criteria and linguistic dependence of such algorithms. At the end, they give more detailed descriptions of some stemming algorithms developed for English, Slovene, French, Japanese and Arabic languages.
Discovering the roots of information society: book as material object and communication device
Authors: Kovač Miha
Published: August 2023

The article examines the book as a communication device. It analyses the impact of the invention of print on the European civilization in the 15th and 16th century. Drastically larger amount of available data and new ways of data retrieval were the main differences between cultures of print and medieval manuscript culture. In other words, »post-Gutenberg« European scholars and clerics dealt with much larger amounts of available information than their predecessors. Even more, preservation of data with memorizing and copying manuscripts was substituted by comparison of data. As a result, patterns of intellectual life were drastically changed. As such, consequences of the invention of print could be considered as an information revolution, which was one of the main preconditions of European enlightenment and reformation movements. With analysing the beginnings of book publishing, one thus analyses the roots of contemporary information societies. From this point of view, book and publishing history becomes an integral part not only of education of book professionals, but also of humanities and social studies.
Librarians and copyright
Authors: Bahor Stanislav
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe contribution presents a collection of basic information from the field of copyrights, which Slovene librarians should be familiar with since their everyday work with materials and contacts with users increasingly touches upon issues of the protection of author’s interests and the public rights of access to information. The paper gives a short historical survey of the development of copyrights abroad and particularly in Slovenia, an overview of acts adopted in Slovenia and international contracts from the field of copyright protection. Special attention is paid to the current articles of the Slovene Copyright Act, particularly those affecting the activities of public libraries.
Public library‘s web page: a reliable reference information source for library users
Authors: Novljan Silva
Published: August 2023

AbstractQuick changes in information society are presenting numerous difficulties to librarians. They are facing these changes with limited funds and numbers of staff, as well as without expert recommendations on how to introduce novelties into library activities. This also holds for the designing of library web pages. Possible solutions to the introduction of novelties are given on the case of creating a web homepage. Changes can be managed if we consider 1. – aims of the library (web pages), 2. – starting points for reaching the planned goal, 3. – collaboration among libraries and related institutions. Based on expert knowledge about libraries and key novelties from legislative practice, the author proposes certain elements, which can be used in designing the content of library web pages that would modernize the library and offer new electronic sources to its customers (users). On this point, the author recommends collaboration between libraries since this enhances the introduction of novelties and accelerates the speed of creating web homepages as well as improves cost benefits.
Library system of Italy
Authors: Gerbec Nataša , Petaros Kmetec Ksenija
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn the European extent, Italy is the cradle of libraries and library sciences. In the past, Italian national public libraries played an important role through their vast book treasury. But only during the last thirty years have public libraries been developed following the Anglo-American public library model. Italy does not have any uniform or general legislation concerning libraries. On the state level, this area is regulated by some separate acts, while on the regional level there is a collection of various acts and regulations. Libraries are not strictly divided into general categories. It is required that the professionals engaged in Italian libraries should have secondary or university education. The level of their professional tasks depends on the type of library and its capacity. The competency for the development in the field of librarianship is assigned to The Ministry of Cultural and Environment Heritage as well as to its subordinate institutions (Central Institute for the Union catalogue of Italian Libraries and for Bibliographic Information, Central Institute for Book Pathology, Observatory for International Libraries Programmes).
Latin manuscript missal
Authors: Smolik Marijan
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe paper describes the origins and content of the latin manuscript missal marked Bergendal MS 40, which is part of the Bergendal Collection of manuscripts and incunables in Toronto. This manuscript had once been used as a missal by the priests in the Church of St. Daniel in Zalog. The author points to the fact that the analysed missal lacks the texts which are otherwise included in complete missals. On these grounds, he assumes that the buyers of the missal for the Slavina (today Postojna) parsonage did not buy the missal, which had been available, but had had only parts of it copied, the parts they presumed to be used and of use in the local church.
Italian library associations
Authors: Petaros Kmetec Ksenija , Gerbec Nataša
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn Italy, five library associations of national significance function at present. There are special associations of ecclesiastic libraries, prison libraries, architecture libraries and libraries with artistic material. The role of the general national association, covering all types of libraries including documentation centres, is played by the Italian Library Association. It strive for the development of a contemporary Italian library system comparable to international standards, monitors library legislation, promotes education for librarians and keeps the librarians and the broader public informed about the importance of libraries and librarianship for society. The activity and efforts of the association are reflected through their website offering much information and links to similar sites. ILA presents and realises its activities for both, the librarians and the public users. A great deal of actions promoting libraries and the Library Association might be interesting for Slovenia and perhaps transferred to our environment.
Dormitory libraries: libraries in dormitories
Authors: Pavletič Peter
Published: August 2023

AbstractDormitory libries are not justly treated in Slovenia. They have a double purpose: to develop student literacy, especially reading, critical and creative competence and, moreover, to provide students with opportunities for learning and active spending of free-time. This is made possible by means of a good collection of expertly arranged library material, which is regulary updated and presented to its users, both students and tutors alike. A questionnaire has helped us to find out that libraries in secondary school dormitories carry out their work rather successfully, especially from the viewpoint of poor facilities. The major problems are, nevertheless, the appropriate qualifications of those who fill the posts of librarian and low financial resources. Therefore, such activities should be thoroughly analysed and reconsidered in terms of possible effective solutions, if we want to at least maintain them, let alone develop them.
The new resources on the Internet and their taxonomy
Authors: Kalčič Dunja
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe article describes new resources on the Internet and their taxonomy. The revised standard ISBD(CR) for continuing resources is presented, together with changes and differences in the bibliographic description of serials versus integrating resources. The main features of the ISSN-manual revision, standard and format are described, as well as the possibility of using the ISSN number as a resource identifier and as a persistent namespace identifier in the frame of a URN.
Theoretical model of digital archives
Authors: Kavčič-Čolić Alenka
Published: August 2023

AbstractThere are certain conditions that national organizations should fulfill to became trusted digital repositories. Among other things, their deposit system should be in compliance with the reference model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS). In this paper the model OAIS is presented as well as some important international experiences regarding its implementation. The joint project of the National and University Library and The Jozef Stefan Institute, which is aimed at developing such a digital archive based on OAIS, is also mentioned.
Renaissance bookbindings on Slovene reformation prints from the Slovene National Museum in Ljubljana
Authors: Svoljšak Sonja
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe article presents a codicolodical census of five renaissance bookbindings on Slovene reformation prints from the library of the National Museum of Slovenia. Four of these prints: two Dalmatin’s Bibles, Dalmatin’s Lepe karszhanske molitve and Trubar’s Hishna postilla have leather stiff board decorative renaissance bindings while Bohorič’s Arcticae horulae succisivae has a stiff board vellum binding. A short overview of the European renaissance bookbindnig characteristics and decorative motives development is presented in the first part, followed by the codicological census. The second part of the research consists of decorative tools and motives clasiffication and an individual motive analysis. An overview of the decorative motives on four decorative reformation bindings in the context of the European reformation book decoration styles with special emphasis on the Wittemberg reformation book decoration style is given in the final analysis.
Lifelong learning and special libraries
Authors: Oven Marjeta , Zabukovec Vlasta
Published: August 2023

AbstractLifelong learning is becoming an important part in the development of modern society. In the lifelong learning society endeavours are being made for the education of all individuals regardless of their social and/or economic background. Lifelong learning should, therefore, be regarded as a permanent activity and as such, a significant element of socialization, inspired by common values. It represents a dynamic interaction with cultural, working and social environment. In this respect, the role of motivation should be specifically emphasized, as it can explain the causes for human behaviour.
Taxation of library publications
Authors: Razboršek Robert
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe aim of this article is to stimulate the unified practice of the settlement of value added tax. This article draws from international and domestic law sources, which are fundamental for the taxation in Slovenia. As a rule, library publications are taxed with a 20% rate of value added tax, for imports into the European Union as well as within the European Union. The exception are printed publications which are, in the European Union, taxed with the lower, 8,5% rate and are tax exempt for imports from non-member countries of the European Union. The interlibrary loan is still entirely tax exempt, regulated as in the rest of Europe and abroad. If the purchases are made from other European Union countries or from countries outside the EU, from the perspective of the nacional economy, the so called self-taxation in the country receiving library publications is strongly supported.
A local studies collection: unexploited possibilities?
Authors: Novljan Silva
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPublic libraries have traditionally carried out the local history activities with the main emphasis on the collection and preservation of local studies material in order to meet the educational and research needs, whereas the significance of the local studies material for the everyday needs of different groups of citizens has not been emphasized so much. More than a decade ago, the document adopted by the National Council for Librarianship should have encouraged the librarians to modernize their work based on the market policy and to develop local studies collections in all libraries. By an analysis of the selected published articles and the collected data, the author states that librarians strived to improve the situation at all times but they have not achieved the goals. They will continue to follow this objective, but due to the new Act of Librarianship, now they can expect more help from the state and from the regional libraries, and also from the new technology. In author’s opinion, the help itself will not be sufficient if the market power of the local history material is not used, and if this material will not be brought closer to different target groups and individuals. Appropriate services should be provided inside and outside of their environment, and thus the diversity of the purposes of local studies material will be realized. A detailed definition of the benefits of the use of local studies material proposed by the author, provides a useful starting-point to encourage the use of local studies material and services, which can strengthen the satisfaction among the citizens and the reputation of the library in its environment.
A digital local studies collection
Authors: Resman Simona
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTLocal studies and local studies departments reflect the entire spectrum of knowledge within the local community. Transition to the new digital environment means just continuing the basic functions of local studies collections: acquisition, cataloguing and preservation of materials in different formats on different media. The background of each digital library is the technical architecture of system that enables interaction between the user and the library, saving digital material and building a platform for searching and indexing digital objects. Using advanced ICT requests from librarians, designers of digital local studies collections a reflection about traditional roles. A digital local studies collection with new technology enlarges local boarders, local contents become more and more interesting for a wider sphere of people. In collecting of local materials a collaboration with archives and museums, with academic community, with community groups and with individuals comes in forefront. Digital local studies collections with their contents support local diversity, lifelong learning and social inclusion. The crucial elements of a digital local studies collection are attractive local contents with fast and simple access from one place – a portal. In the digital age public libraries become managers of knowledge also by establishing digital local studies collections.
Thinking style preferences among librarians in public and special libraries in the Ljubljana region
Authors: Senica Simona
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe paper presents Sternberg’s theory of mental self-government that makes an unique contribution to the understanding of human individual differences. In order to investigate individual differences of librarians in public and special libraries in the Ljubljana region, the Thinking Styles Inventory was applied to determine the styles of thinking according to Sternberg’s theory of mental self-government. Building on the acquired data, some differences in styles of thinking in regard to demographic variable are highlighted. The results point out that the profile of thinking styles of librarians shows high levels for the external and liberal thinking styles, and modest levels for internal, conservative, global and local thinking styles. Some comparisons with other studies are drawn, and a few proposals for further research on the individual differences are suggested.
SLOVENSKE BIBLIOGRAFIJE V LETU 2005
Authors: Wagner Lidija
Published: August 2023

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The introduction of library automation in the slovene National and University Library and other libraries (1977-1979)
Authors: Bahor Stanislav
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe article describes further efforts to implement library automation in the Slovene National and University Library and other libraries in the period from 1977 to 1979. The attempts to transfer the theoretical knowledge into the practice were characterized by difficult economic situation, chronic lack of funds for carrying out library activities, lack of library staff, a complicated system of reaching the agreement on the measures to be taken and a set of administrative restrictions. In spite of these barriers, some pilot projects for the implementation of computers in libraries have been carried out, related with a great deal of improvisation and optimal exploitation of the available technology. In accordance with the medium-term plan of library automation, the National and University Library performed a practical test of the input of monographs‘ records based on the specially designed system format (SAIDC) for data record in order to build the automated central catalogue. The procedures for the preparation of research projects‘ data entry were designed and the entry of about 1.300 research projects into the database were carried out. Search and retrieval of information, and the printing of the bulletins with appropriate indexes were enabled. The practical results were presented to the professional public.
Msc. Jože Kokole: personal bibliography
Authors: Hočevar Matjaž
Published: August 2023

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KNJIŽNICA: OD SKROMNE PUBLIKACIJE DO UGLEDNE IN POMEMBNE REVIJE
Authors: Ambrožič Melita
Published: August 2023

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Legal deposit of serial publications in the National and University
Authors: Kalčič Dunja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe article outlines the socio-historic circumstances related to the emergence and development of serial publications, their properties and characteristics affecting the specificities of the collection and storage of legal deposit copies. Short description of the history of legal deposit on Slovenian territory is followed by a numerical survey of legal deposit copies in the years 1948 – 2006. It is expected that the new Legal Deposit Act will enable more regular and thorough inflow of legal deposit copies of serial publications in National and University Library.
UVAJANJE STROKOVNIH STANDARDOV V SISTEM JAVNIH KNJIŽNIC: AVSTRIJSKE JAVNE LICEJSKE IN UNIVERZITETNE KNJIŽNICE V PRVI POLOVICI DEVETNAJSTEGA STOLETJA
Authors: Kodrič-Dačić Eva
Published: August 2023

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User interfaces of information retrieval systems and user friendliness
Authors: Vilar Polona , Žumer Maja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe paper deals with the characteristics of user interfaces of information retrieval systems with the emphasis on design and evaluation. It presents users’ information retrieval tasks and the functions which are offered through interfaces. Design rules, guidelines and standards are presented, as well as criteria and methods for evaluation. Special emphasis is placed on the concept of user friendliness as one of the most important characteristic of the user interfaces. Various definitions of user friendliness are presented and their elements are also discussed. In the end, the paper shows how user interfaces should be designed, taken into consideration all these criteria.
Forestry library and its 60th anniversary
Authors: Koler-Povh Teja , Božič Maja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe Forestry Library was established in 1948 at the Slovenian Forestry Institute. Today it is a faculty and research library. The library, together with its reference and documentation service, is the only information center and provider of scientific and technical literature in the field of forestry in Slovenia. It is also the main repository of sources for the study of Slovenian forest and forestry history. Over the 60 years of its existence, the Forestry Library has collected over 41 000 units of material. In the time of its existence, the library counts over 7000 members; 500 users are active and borrowover 18 000 units annually. From the beginning, it has had good relations and a good history of collaboration with many domestic and foreign institutions. From a small library with a modest but valuable collection kept in a single room it has developed into a 21st century virtual library.
Information retrieval and individual differences
Authors: Vilar Polona , Žumer Maja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe paper presents individual differences, which are found in studies of information retrieval with emphasis on models of personality traits, cognitive and learning styles. It pays special attention to those models which are most often included in studies of information behaviour, information seeking, perceptions of IR systems, etc., but also brings forward some models which have not yet been included in such studies. Additionally, the relationship between different individual characteristics and individual’s chosen profession or academic area is discussed. In this context, the paper presents how investigation of individual differences can be useful in the design of IR systems.
An outline of compilation and processing of metadata in agricultural database management system WebAgris
Authors: Bartol Tomaž
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe paper tackles international information system for agriculture Agris and local processing of metadata with database management software WebAgris. Operations are coordinated by the central repository at the FAO in Rome. Based on international standards and unified methodology, national and regional centers collect and process local publications, and then send the records to the central unit, which enables global website accessibility of the data. Earlier DOS-run application was based on package Agrin CDS/ISIS. The Current package WebAgris runs on web servers. Database construction tools and instructions are accessible on FAO Web pages. Data are entered through unified input masks. International consistency is achieved through authority control of certain elements, such as author or corporate affiliation. Central authority control is made available for subject headings, such as descriptors and subject categories. Subject indexing is based on controlled multilingual thesaurus Agrovoc, also available freely on the Internet. This glossary has become an important tool in the area of the international agricultural ontology. The data are exported to the central unit in XML format. Global database is currently eccessible to everyone. This international cooperative information network combines elements of a document repository, electronic publishing, open archiving and full text open access. Links with Google Scholar provide a good possibility for international promotion of publishing.
THE ROLE OF CHILDREN’S LIBRARIES IN DEVELOPING A MULTICULTURAL DIALOGUE
Authors: Reusch Jutta
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTInternationale Jungendbibliothek München – International Youth Library in Munich has been collecting books for children and youth in all languages since its foundation in 1949 and it is the biggest library of this kind in the world. The intercultural dialogue encourages a number of different activities: lending children’s and youth literature in 14 different languages, early literacy programmes for pre-school children in nationally mixed groups and programmes for school children and youth, English language courses, wide programme of exhibitions and scholarships for authors and publishers of children’s and youth literature as well as for educators. The library publishes the annual catalogue »The White Ravens«, bringing the selection of the best children’s and youth literature in the world. It has turned out to be a reference tool for all dealing with literature for these two age groups.
Functional requirements for bibliographic records (FRBR): an analysis of usability of control model of the bibliographic universe
Authors: Pisanski Jan , Žumer Maja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTTwo studies in connection with the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) conceptual model are presented. While the model is based on experiences of experts, it is yet to have been tested in practice. The first study is an expert evaluation of two FRBR-based prototypes, FictionFinder and LibraryLabs, that took place in January 2007. It found that FRBR facilitates better catalogue displays, however there are still problems with identification of FRBR entities. The second study is a study of mental models of the bibliographic universe, which is the first published study of its kind. It consisted of three tasks: cards sorting, concept mapping and comparison task. It was conducted on 30 participants from the Ljubljana area in the period between July 2007 and February 2008. Results show that there is not a single mental model of the bibliographic universe. Different individuals generally have different mental models and these generally differ from the FRBR model. Also, individuals’ mental models changed with the task. The more participants interacted with the bibliographic universe, the more FRBR-like their models became. Hovever, on average mental models were found to be FRBR-like.
The influence of library management on the quality of subject description of library materials
Authors: Kos Jelka
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTSubject description representing the contents of library materials is one of the key processes that support the retrieval of materials. Quality of the latter relies on the quality of the subject description of library materials. If they are represented poorly or inadequately, the quality of the searching will likewise be poor. Inappropriate assignment of indexing terms can lead to unsuccessful retrieval – users cannot find relevant materials. The quality of subject description can be improved by studying numerous factors that could affect it. The author raises a question: Can the quality of subject description be affected by the library management, which is not directly connected to the process of subject description? In the article the connection between the quality of subject description and the management is studied. The concept of quality is represented, the quality of subject description is defined and factors that affect it quality are analyzed. The author analyzes the quality of subject description and its factors from the point of view of four basic managerial functions: planning, organizing, personnel management and controlling. On the basis of the analysis and logical connections between the quality of subject description and the management the author concludes that quality of subject description depends on the management, too.
Editorial
Authors: Južnič Primož
Published: August 2023

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The newspaper Slovenec in Slovenian libraries:possibilities of conservation-restoration treatment and reproduction
Authors: Vodopivec Jedert , Devetak Anja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the research was to gain an overview of the holdings of Slovenec in Slovenian libraries and to state the uniqueness of its original binding kept by the libraryof the Institute of Contemporary History in Ljubljana (hereafter referred to asthe INZ). The article treats the question whether it is reasonable to conserve and restorethe newspaper collection or to convert the microfilm version into digital form. The daily newspaper Slovenec was published in Ljubljana between the years 1873 and 1945 and between 1991 and 1996. It is considered to be an important part of Slovenian national and cultural heritage. The research encompasses only copies published between the years 1873 and 1945. The results are presented in two parts. The first part focuses on the condition of the newspaper collection in Slovenian libraries, whereas the second part focuses on copies kept by INZ. The article brings data on their number and condition, major damages and storage, as well as on their use and accessibility. Detailed description of the newspaper condition includes only copies kept by INZ. The research proved that only two collections are complete (one kept by the Nationaland University Library in Ljubljana and the other one kept by INZ) and that the collection kept by INZ is unique. It was also established that a great deal of copies kept by individual libraries are damaged, however it is possible to digitize them. Damages are mostly due to heavy use, unsuitable storage conditions and poor quality of the materials. That is why paper edition should be appropriately preserved and conserved consequently the newspaper should be available in a more user-friendly form.
Students’ opinion on the accessibility of graduate and postgraduate theses at Slovenian universities
Authors: Železnik Maja , Južnič Primož
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTOne of the advantages of the world wide web is that we can now make literature which was before known as unused available to users. This is also true in the case of graduate and postgraduate theses which are important but underused parts of library collections. They are a result of research work and an important source of information for students and researchers. In this paper some advantages, disadvantages and unresolved questions regarding web access to theses and dissertations are presented. Results of the research, made in 2009 at all four Slovenian universities revealed how students use theses and dissertations of their predecessors and how they would use them if they were available in the ETD collection on the world wide web. Students’ opinion on including their theses in such collections is presented, too.
Book as movable cultural heritage on the DEDI portal: the place of the book in the Digital encyclopaedia of Slo
Authors: Jerele Ines , Šavc Urška , Eiselt Irena , Šolar Renata , Šmid Hribar Mateja , Horvat Boris , Vladušič Daniel
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe project entitled “Digital encyclopaedia of Slovenian natural and cultural heritage” (DEDI II) has been evolved as a prototype research and development project (2009-2010). It represents the first attempt of multimedia-rich digital representation of Slovenian natural and cultural heritage by the means of interdisciplinary work of different cultural and educational institutions. Verifiable, qualitative and complex contentof four types of heritage is co-located on a common site (immovable, movable, vividand natural heritage) with the goal to promote the heritage and educate the general public, as well as to encourage the public to create tomorrow’s heritage. A new detailed thesaurus was constructed enabling the classification of different kinds of heritage. It merges the established and newly created taxonomies of each type of heritage.To ensure the quality of published contents, the professional Editorial Board hasbeen established. The National and University Library of Slovenia (NUK), one of the fundamental institutions for collecting and keeping the written cultural heritage of Slovenia, has already participated in the conception of the first project scheme. In the second part of the DEDI project, NUK contributed a number of digitalized books selected on the basis of their historical and literary importance. Digitalized books were published on the DEDI portal under the movable cultural heritage taxonomy.
Development strategy of the digital archive of the Republic of Slovenia »e-ARH.si«
Authors: Hajtnik Tatjana
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe Slovenian National Archive and six regional archives (Slovenian Archival Public Service, SAPS) have to provide for archival material created by public administration and representing an important part of the Slovenian cultural heritage. In addition, it provides legal security for the state its institutions and individuals. As a result of the increasingly intensive e-business in public administration a growing amount of archival material in the digital form is generated which should be safely preserved and archived for the long term. The Republic of Slovenia has to establish a suitable environment – the Slovenian Public Electronic Archive. It represents a complex environment, designed for the digital preservation. It includes procedures to ingest archival material in a digital form into the relevant Archives, professional treatment, long-term preservation in accordance with regulations and it provides effective management and use of this material. The first step is a clearly defined strategy of development of the Slovenian Public Electronic Archive. The strategy was prepared by SAPS on the basis of different professional backgrounds. The most significant are: e.g. the longterm implementation of e-governance ARH.si. which is directly under the supervision of SAPS, cooperation with other state institutions, legal requirements, standards and best practices, the availability of electronic archives, digitization of the archival material in a physical form. The paper presents the main highlights of the strategy and its implementation plan. The strategy is closely connected to other solutions in the e-commerce and consequently also to the retention of e-documents and e-archives of the public administration which is in fact also the most important creator of archival materials.
How many books can be read in a lifetime?
Authors: Grdina Igor
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose: The essay is mostly based on the analysis of primary sources (reminiscences) and addresses the question of which currents influenced the number of read books in various periods of modern history and particularly in the age of bourgeoisie in Slovenia.Methodology/approach: The research was carried out in accordance with the paradigms of new cultural history with special emphasis on the history of ideas and mentalities.Results: The mentality of enlightenment and national-awakening looked upon as highly non-elitist and emancipatory in Slovenia, led to efficient ways of spreading books and the circle of their readers. The publishers whose mass production became available to everyone, including the poorest strata of the society, ensured low prices of their book editions. Public and private libraries were an important instrument for the spread and creation of interest groups and national communities.Research limitation: The research is based on available resources; however, the lost or unknown resources could surely offer more answers. It is logical that some assumptions can be confirmed by a detailed analysis or by the review of manuscripts and other similar documents held in Slovenian libraries and abroad.Originality/practical implications: The analysis of reminiscences in the political, economical and historical context offers a new point of view of the social stand and cultural values of the Slovenian bourgeoisie in the early 20th century. The study presents the position of Slovenian people and identity shaped by the reading culture and language identity.
Uvodnik
Authors: Vodopivec Ines
Published: August 2023

No abstract.
Poučevanje digitalizacije na Madžarskem: primer
Authors: Koltay Tibor
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose:  The paper aims to present experience in digitisation education at the Hungarian School of Library and Information Science and to indicate various problematic issues and challenges that have arisen. To overcome a part of these problems it is useful to rely on the experience of similar digitisation projects and education programmes in Hungary and abroad.Methodology/approach:  Besides presenting the digitisation education programmeat the Szent Istvan University in Jaszbereny, a review of digitisation projects and digital libraries is given. Details about Hungarian digital resources are provided.Results:  Seven-year experience in the project-based digitisation education incorporated in the LIS programme at the Szent Istvan University, Hungary shows many similarities with courses and programs offered by other European universities. The most serious challenge is to make the education based on real-life tasks.Research limitation:  The results of one type of course work have been studied.Originality/practical implications:  Building a digital library in a small country encounters the same problems as the one presented in the study which puts digitisation into a context, comparable to other European projects.
Relevance of Subject Descriptions in an Online Public Access Catalogue
Authors: Klemen Aleš
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose:  The aim of the article is to identify the relevance of subject headings in the online library catalogue (OPAC) and to verify the hypothesis that the database structure and the search language is more in favour of natural and technology sciences researchers than to researchers in the field of humanities.    Methodology/approach:  The study was held in a controlled environment. It took place between autumn 2009 and spring 2010. 13 undergraduate and 7 graduate students of chemistry and psychology participated. A stratified sample was used. Data were collected by the system log. We also recorded the entire screen imageand sound. Participants also answered a survey questionnaire. Content analysis was carried out. Linking of the identified categories and the theoretical framework of the research context followed.  Results:  The survey results showed no significant difference between the information seekers of the scientific fields considered. However, they showed the importance of the user's knowledge of information systems and the availability of resources. A lack of confidence in these results, the strong influence of internet search engine Google, and the lack of awareness on the existence of subject headings were identified. Consequently, it was impossible to test the hypothesis.   Research limitation:  Unrepresentative sampling, inability to generalize the findings.
Arrangement of Book Materials in the Department for Children and Youth in a Public Library
Authors: Kemperle Katja , Šauperl Alenka
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose:  The arrangement of books in libraries has been very important since their beginnings. In the departments for children and youth in Slovenian public libraries, several arrangement systems have been in use. In the 60's of the last century the CPM system was introduced. The system is based on dividing materials into three age groups. Lately, the need for changing this system has emerged. Two years ago Ljubljana City Library, Oton Župančič Library has introduced a new system for arranging materials for young readers. The main purpose of the article is to illustrate the reactions of other librarians to these changes and to find out if and how children's librarians use guidelines for the arrangement of materials. Methodology/approach:  Survey questionnaires were distributed to participants at the meeting titled »Librarians answer to the contemporary reading scene: the presentation of test arrangement of materials for children and youth in the Oton Župančič Library, a unit of the Ljubljana City Library (LCL)«.  Results:  Visitors of that meeting reacted positively to the new arrangement system. 77 % of them are prepared to adopt and use it in their libraries. The results also show that librarians have already included some additional groups for arranging materials, within the CPM system. 90 % of librarians that answered the survey have modified the arrangement in their libraries or at least they use additional spine labels.  Research limitation:  Due to the small sample we can only assume that the results of the research reflect the general situation in Slovenian school libraries and youth departments of public libraries.   Originality/practical implications:  There is a need for restructuring and modernization of the current recommendations for the arrangement of book materials. The results also highlight the areas that should be given immediate priority and can support new solutions to the present arrangement system.
Long-term Preservation of Archives in the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia
Authors: Hajtnik Tatjana
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe expansion of e-communication results in the growing quantity of electronic documents whichneed to be preserved for future generations because of different reasons. New archival regulationon long-term preservation of digital records in Slovenia accepted in 2006 offers new possibilities for pro-active long-term preservation of digital records and assigns a wide range of new roles tothe Archives of the Republic of Slovenia whose primary goal is to preserve national archival heritage. The article aims to present different roles of the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia in the field of effective long-term preservation of digital records with emphasis on archival collections.
The Completeness of Articles and Citation Analysis on the Slovenian Wikipedia
Authors: Noč Manca , Žumer Maja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose: The purpose of this research was to examine the number and type of sources cited by featured articles on the Slovenian Wikipedia and to compare a sample of featured articles with a sample of random articles, with the purpose of determining an indicative framework for the quality of both.Methodology: 122 featured Wikipedia articles created in 2009, 2010 and 2011 were analysed, particularly the topic and originality of an article and the number, language and type of sources. A sample of featured articles was compared to a sample of 194 random articles which represent average Wikipedia articles.Results: The results showed that most of the featured articles were adapted from the English Wikipedia, the most common topics being natural science, sports and history. It turned out that the majority of random articles were stubs and articles with a minimal number of references, with military, sports or biographic topic. Based on these results it has been confirmed that despite their deficiencies the featured articles represent the highest-quality Wikipedia articles as compared to random articles.Research limitation: The biggest limitation of the research was the very low quality of random articles as they were mostly stubs, so it was hard to even determine sensible parameters upon which they could be analysed. Originality/practical implications: This is the first research of the Slovenian Wikipedia that focuses on citation analysis of featured articles. Results of this research offer valuable information to editors of featured articles on their own work as well as point out certain deficiencies which can be eliminated.
An Overview of Research on Wikipedia's Featured Articles
Authors: Noč Manca , Žumer Maja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe article represents an overview of relevant Wikipedia studies, especially those concerning featured articles. Featured articles are those that rank among the best articles according to Wikipedia’s editors and should adhere both to Wikipedia’s guidelines and rules and all specific criteria for featured articles. Studies of Wikipedia’s featured articles are significant because they show their characteristics. The use of Wikipedia is growing among high school and university students who often (uncritically) summarize the Wikipedia content without verifying the accuracy of the information or checking for further sources.