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The Lied Library Automated Storage and Retrieval (LASR) Unit
Authors: Haslam Michaelyn 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to determine whether an automated storage facility met the need to manage space, given a growing collection and the study area needs of users.Design/methodology/approachThis paper describes the automated storage and retrieval installation, storage projects since the first load, and daily use.FindingsUsing an automated storage and retrieval system has allowed efficient space handling in Lied Library, while offering quick access to stored materials.Originality/valueIn recent years automated storage and retrieval systems have become viable options for the onsite storage of library materials. Those planning new library facilities or remodelling existing facilities will be informed of the practical experience in using such a system for five years.
UNLV Libraries and the digital identification frontier
Authors: Fabbi Jennifer L. , Watson Sidney D. , Marks Kenneth E. , Sylvis Zep 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo reflect on activities and developments related to the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management since its implementation at the UNLV Libraries, including system hardware and software developments and the UNLV Libraries' evolving relationship with 3M™.Design/methodology/approachFollowing an introduction which highlights the major 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management components in place at the UNLV Libraries, product improvements that have expanded the functionality of the system are detailed, patrons and staff benefits of the technology are described, and RFID privacy issues at the UNLV Libraries are examined.FindingsExpanded capability and use of the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management system has allowed the UNLV Libraries to establish more efficient processes for undertaking collection management activities, such as inventory and weeding. The system has also had a positive impact on customer service. Benefits of the system currently outweigh the potential risks in terms of patron privacy.Practical implicationsLibraries must continually assess their positions on radio frequency identification (RFID) and patron privacy as technology progresses. Additional possibilities and developments stemming from further collaboration between libraries and vendors in areas such as product standardization are anticipated.Originality/valueProvides information on innovative uses of the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management system and gives concrete examples of system benefits. Useful to libraries considering the implementation of an RFID system, those currently working with the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management system, and those considering collaborative work on product development with a vendor.
The UNLV Libraries Collaborative Learning Center
Authors: Cox Jennifer , VanderPol Diane 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo provide an update on the impact of new instructional spaces and technologies on the class offerings and professional development efforts of the Lied Libraries' Instruction Department.Design/methodology/approachReviews the data on increased numbers of instructional sessions and students reached. Discusses new technologies available in the classrooms and the impact on students and instructors. Provides examples of new professional development opportunities for librarians, program developments, and class offerings.FindingsProvides information on how the Instruction Department was able to take advantage of the campus community's interest in seeing the new library and its resources to market information literacy programs and build lasting relationships with faculty. The Department has used increased contacts to sustain growth and development in programming and services.Research limitations/implicationsThis is not a research study, but might point to a need for further research on topics such as sustainable development in instruction programs.Practical implicationsThis study has information on revitalizing staff development and instruction programming through marketing contacts and professional development activities.Originality/valueThis study is of special interest to librarians building new facilities or upgrading facilities and technologies.
Reorganization of the Knowledge Access Management (KAM) Division
Authors: Bierman Ken , Eden Brad 
Published: January 2007

PurposeAims to provide a summary and analysis of the organizational changes of the UNLV Libraries Knowledge Access Management Division since it was previously described in Library Hi Tech.Design/methodology/approachDescribes and analyzes the significant and unanticipated changes in organization structure that occurred as the UNLV Libraries attempts to respond to the web and digital scholarly information world.FindingsSeveral alternative organizational structures to respond to web and digital initiatives are described. The process used to select an organization structure that was not anticipated three years earlier is documented.Originality/valueThis article provides useful reading for academic library administrators contemplating organizational change to respond to the web and digital information world.
New program growth and its impact on collection assessment at the UNLV Libraries
Authors: Sinha Reeta , Tucker Cory 
Published: January 2007

PurposeSeeks to describe how Lied Library has responded to a rapid increase in the number of new academic programs and degrees at UNLV resulting from new strategic initiatives and tremendous growth of the university's student population during the past four years.Design/methodology/approachThe authors focus on the role of the Collection Development (CD) department in the university's approval process for new academic programs and the role of subject librarians in assessing how well the Libraries' collection meets the demands of new programs proposed by faculty.FindingsDetailed descriptions are provided of the process used by subject librarians and CD to develop the tools and guidelines necessary to assess library collections in support of new academic programs.Practical implicationsProvides information and a model for other libraries and subject bibliographers to use when developing library collection assessment processes and guidelines.Originality/valueProvides practical information and tools for subject bibliographers and CD departments responsible for performing collection assessment reports for library administrators and/or university officials as new academic programs are proposed.
Creating a virtual branch library to serve a remote campus
Authors: Stowers Eva , Galbraith Gillian , Kendall Susan L. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeAims to present an overview of the implementation of library services to a distinct user population.Design/methodology/approachPresents a review of the decision‐making process behind the development of services to support a new remote campus at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.FindingsProvides the rationale behind the decisions that were made regarding the branch library web page. Recognizes the need for continuous assessment and revision of procedures and the web page.Originality/valueThis paper provides a practical look at creating a virtual library in a paperless environment.
Copyright in the networked world: orphaned copyrights
Authors: Seadle Michael 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThis column aims to look at the results of the US Copyright Office's request for comments about orphan copyrights.Design/methodology/approachIt uses a form of Game Theory called the Prisoner's Dilemma Game to analyze the comments that are available on the Copyright Office web site.FindingsSome change seems likely, if only because the opponents of change may discover that they can gain more for themselves when they stop defending the interests of those who have abandoned their copyrights already.Practical implicationsIf some form of cooperation between intellectual property consumers and rights holders could be worked out for orphan copyrights, it might lead to further “tit‐for‐tat” reactions that help to address other copyright issues.Originality/valueProvides useful information on orphan copyrights.
Archimède: a Canadian solution for institutional repository
Authors: Benjelloun Rida 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the main features of Archimède, which is the institutional repository system developed by Université Laval to address its specific needs.Design/methodology/approachThese needs include the availability of a multilingual interface, the possibility to simultaneously index metadata and full text, and the compatibility with multiple technological infrastructures. The privileged approach relied on open source softwares and the use of automatic code generation tools in order to lower development costs and time. This led Université Laval's team to the creation of an institutional repository system that is based on Java technology and which is not OS‐specific.FindingsThe system offers: documents management functionalities; dissemination mechanisms compatible with OAI‐PMH2 (Open Archive Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting V.2.0); an indexing and searching framework (LIUS) that can index over ten documents formats; and a selective dissemination of information service. Archimède and LIUS are now distributed under a GPL licence. Further developments will extend the metadata formats range supported by Archimède and will include archive management functionalities.Originality/valueThis experience shows that the development of an institutional repository system resting on open source softwares, frameworks and application program interfaces could lead to impressive results, in a short amount of time and with a minimum of investment.
dbWiz: open source federated searching for academic libraries
Authors: Mah Calvin , Stranack Kevin 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the experiences of developing an open source federated searching tool. It is hoped that it will generate interest not only in dbWiz, but in the many other open source projects either completed or in development at the Simon Fraser University Library and at other libraries around the world.Design/methodology/approachThe methods used in this paper include reviewing of related literature, analysis of other federated search tools, and the observation and description of the development process at the Simon Fraser University Library.FindingsThe paper discusses the benefits and challenges faced in developing an open source federated searching tool for libraries. As a case study, it demonstrates the strength of the collaborative, open source development model. The paper also describes the key features required of any federated searching tool.Originality/valueFederated searching is becoming an important new product for both academic and public libraries, with several commercial products to choose from. This paper describes the development of an open source federated search tool that provides a low‐cost, yet highly functional alternative for the wider library community.
Creating and managing XML with open source software
Authors: Lease Morgan Eric 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo review a number of open source XML applications and systems including editors, validators, native XML databases, and publishing systems; to describe how some of these tools have been combined by the author to create a specific system, for a specific need.Design/methodology/approachAn overview of XML is provided, a number of open source XML applications/systems are reviewed, and a system created by the author using some of these tools is described.FindingsThe open source tools for working with XML are maturing, and they provide the means for the library profession to easily publish library content on the internet, using open standards.Originality/valueXML provides an agreed upon way of turning data into information. The result is non‐proprietary and application independent. Open source software operates under similar principles. An understanding and combination of these technologies can assist the library profession in meeting its goals in this era of globally networked computers and changing user expectations.
Lessons learned from analyzing library database usage data
Authors: Coombs Karen A. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe a project undertaken at SUNY Cortland to develop a system that would collect electronic resource usage data in a consistent manner and allow SUNY Cortland to assess this data over several years.Design/methodology/approachThe project used data gathered from EZProxy server log files to examine usage of the library's electronic resources.FindingsThrough examining the usage data the library discovered that users were utilizing particular types of resources, from specific physical locations, and accessing those resources from specific pages in the library's web site.Originality/valueBy examining usage data for electronic resources, libraries can learn more than which resources are being used. Usage data can give libraries insight into where, when, how, and possibly why their users are accessing electronic resources.
Re‐defining the library
Authors: Brindley Lynne 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThis article was originally the keynote speech to the Bielefeld Conference. The article aims to explore the challenges facing libraries in the digital age and consider ways in which they need to reshape and rethink their services and skills to maintain their relevance and contribution.Design/methodology/approachProvides a review of a wide range of recently published materials (2003‐2006) and gives a broad perspective on the challenges facing libraries. These are then considered within the case study experience of the British Library to identify key themes for redefining the concept of “library”.FindingsThis article gives a clear articulation of the challenges facing libraries. Through the case study the author identifies seven themes as central to redefining the library in the twenty‐first century: know your users and keep close to them; re‐think the physical spaces and create a desirable draw; integrate marketing into the organisation; open up legacy print collections to digital channels and through digitisation; reduce legacy costs and continue to improve productivity in traditional activities; invest more in innovation and digital activities; and develop our people and ensure the right mix of skills.Practical implicationsA practical source of ideas for those seeking to develop their own library activities and a thought‐provoking analysis for anyone interested in the implications of the digital age.Originality/valueThis paper gives an original view of changes within the library sector from one of the leaders in the field and is rooted in the practical and innovative approaches adopted by one of the world's great research libraries.
Strategic planning and customer intelligence in academic libraries
Authors: Decker Reinhold , Höppner Michael 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to refer to a current discussion on the effectiveness and efficiency of Bielefeld University Library and concentrates on requirements and conditions of implementing customer intelligence in academic libraries. Moreover, a conceptual framework for a library management information system based on a data warehouse that links external and internal data to support strategic planning processes is introduced.Design/methodology/approachContent‐related and technical aspects of customer intelligence in academic libraries are outlined and analogies are drawn to commercial enterprises to motivate the conceptual reflections. The paper closes with two examples that demonstrate how multifaceted the data pool for customer intelligence can be in librarianship.FindingsThe paper sensitizes to the advantages of systematically generating customer knowledge in academic libraries for strategic planning and customer orientation.Practical implicationsThe suggested approach can serve as a basis for the development of data‐based decision support systems focusing on the tracking of the usage of library services and customer preferences over time.Originality/valueUp to now the discussion of customer intelligence as a foundation of strategic planning in academic libraries has been almost a blank space in the literature. The paper contributes to fill this gap.
WSIS, IFLA, UNESCO and GATS: networking for libraries on an international level
Authors: Mahnke Christel 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) shows the political dimension of the global information society. The purpose of this article is to consider the state of WSIS after the second phase and show possibilities for libraries to participate in the WSIS implementation. Furthermore, relations between WSIS, GATS and the “UNESCO convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions” are explained. IFLA, as leading library organization, as well as national associations, is taking up the challenge of advocating libraries as agencies of information societies.Design/methodology/approachProvides a report and analysis of WSIS Summit 2003‐2005 and WSIS Stocktaking for Libraries.FindingsRelevance of WSIS Summit 2003‐2005 and WSIS Stocktaking for Libraries.Originality/valueThe paper offers first‐hand information on the WSIS process. It outlines proposals for networking between libraries and advocacy for libraries on global political level.
Publishing solutions for contemporary scholars: the library as innovator and partner
Authors: Thomas Sarah E. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to review the trend in academic libraries toward including scholarly communication, and by extension, electronic publishing, as part of their core mission, using the Cornell University Library as an example.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes several manifestations of publishing activity organized under the Library's Center for Innovative Publishing, including the arXiv (http://arxiv.org/), Project Euclid (http://projecteuclid.org), and DPubS (http://DPubS.org).FindingsLibraries bring many competencies to the scholarly communications process, including expertise in digital initiatives, close connections with authors and readers, and a commitment to preservation. To add publishing to their responsibilities, they need to develop expertise in content acquisition, editorial management, contract negotiation, marketing, and subscription management.Originality/valueAcademic libraries are making formal and informal publishing a part of their core activity. A variety of models exist. The Cornell University Library has created a framework for supporting publishing called the Center for Innovative Publishing, and through it supports a successful open access repository (arXiv), a sustainable webhosting service for journals in math and statistics (Project Euclid) and a content management tool (DPubS) to enable other institutions (libraries, scholarly societies, presses) to engage in similar ventures to increase the dissemination of scholarship and to lower the barriers to its access.
Data for the future
Authors: Altenhöner Reinhard 
Published: January 2007

PurposeOne of the unresolved problems of the global information society is ensuring the long‐term accessibility of digital documents. The project kopal tackles this problem head‐on: in a three‐year project kopal's objective is the practical testing and implementation of a cooperatively created and operated long‐term archival system for digital resources.Design/methodology/approachThe system will be implemented in accordance with international standards for long‐term archiving and metadata within the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) framework. The project partners, Die Deutsche Bibliothek (DDB), Göttingen State and University Library (SUB Göttingen), IBM Deutschland GmbH and the Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG), will establish a cooperatively transferable solution for cultural heritage institutions, as well as for business and industry.FindingsWithin the project, the project partners DDB and SUB Göttingen are developing software for the input and access of data, which will be released under an open‐source license.Research limitations/implicationsLong‐term preservation methods and strategies will be discussed in general in the paper.Practical implicationsThe project will present a stable and reusable platform for additional partners and users, especially for cultural heritage organisations.Originality/valueThe solution is based on Digital Information and Archiving System (DIAS), jointly devised by IBM and the National Library of The Netherlands in The Hague, and it will be adapted to the needs of the project with several extensions. Establishing a collaborative solution for long‐term preservation is a milestone in the development of systems for the long‐term availability of digital objects.
ProSeBiCA: development of new library services by means of conjoint analysis
Authors: Hermelbracht Antonia , Koeper Bettina 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide a description of the project ProSeBiCA, carried out in order to adapt the marketing research tool conjoint analysis for the development of future library services. The paper describes the methodical approach, and provides an overview of the results gained by several user surveys.Design/methodology/approachThe methodical approach includes the use of adaptive conjoint analysis (ACA) and choice‐based conjoint analysis (CBC).FindingsConjoint analysis is an appropriate tool for the strategic development of library services. It provides detailed results by identifying users' preferences towards concrete services, and allows to deduce general statements about future trends for library services.Research limitations/implicationsFuture plans include cooperation with the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and other interested partners in order to adapt the ProSeBiCA framework for US libraries and to integrate techniques used by the partners (CAPM, LibQUAL+TM). The extension of conjoint analysis to the evaluation of services for a fee will be an additional area of research.Practical implicationsService orientation in libraries can be based on a systematic approach. Depending on local circumstances, interested libraries can improve their service orientation in different ways, either by discussing the results of the analysis made in this project or by using the Conjoint Analysis questionnaire for a survey in their institutions.Originality/valueThe paper describes the current status and provides the latest results of ProSeBiCA. It is of interest to library managers and marketing researchers.
Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
Authors: Pieper Dirk , Summann Friedrich 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the activities of Bielefeld University Library in establishing OAI based repository servers and in using OAI resources for end‐user‐oriented search services like Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE).Design/methodology/approachDiscusses OAI based repository servers.FindingsBASE is able to integrate external functions of Google Scholar. The search engine technology can replace or amend the search functions of a given repository software. BASE can also be embedded in external repository environments.Originality/valueThe paper provides an overview of the functionalities of BASE and gives insight into the challenges that have to be faced when harvesting and integrating resources from multiple OAI servers.