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Systematic Review Success: An Introductory Workshop for Librarians & Information Professionals
No full textOver two hundred people joined the IFLA Social Sciences Library Section for an informative webinar, "Systematic Review Success: An Introductory Workshop for Librarians & Information Professionals", held on June 5, 2024. Topics that were discussed: • Systematic Review in the Realm of Social Science • Implementing an Interdisciplinary Systematic Review Service • Conducting Systematic Reviews in a Limited Resourced Country: A Namibian Experience • Large Language Models for Writing Scientific Reviews Video recording, presentation, transcription and Q&A are available
Minutes of Meeting: RSCVD Steering Committee, 18 July 2024
No full textThe Resource Sharing Collaborative and Voluntary Document Delivery (RSCVD) Steering Committee met as part of the monthly meetings and discussed the expansion of the number of countries signing up for RSCVD group. The second ponint discussed the planning of workshops and webinars in India, in Santander (Spain), and future ones for the MENA region and more in Asia. A SWOT analysis Strenght, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat will be done for the RSCVD group and presented in webinars and the ILDS session in Baku in Dec. 2024. The third point suggested more outreach to be done for RSCVD to expand the global netwrok and benefit libraries around the world. The last point discussed the future of Talaria and future communications ad integration with other systems. This could be a Masters thesis subject
Action Plan 2023-2024: Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section
No full textAction Plan 2023-2024 of the IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Sectio
Collecting Online Newspapers and Bypassing Paywalls
No full textThe Legal Deposit Office of the National Library of Finland has been systematically collecting articles from online newspaper sites and media platforms, as well as other web materials, since 2007. Currently, the initiative extends to around 800 Finnish newspapers and journals, engaging in an ongoing process of article harvesting. This project does not encompass the harvesting of digital editions of periodicals; therefore, it is imperative to select periodicals that provide article content on their websites.
Although numerous online newspapers offer open access, the challenge persists with many being subscription-based, with articles concealed behind paywalls. Consequently, the web crawler is limited to retrieving merely images and snippets of text from the article's commencement.
Confronting this impediment, the National Library of Finland has conceived a methodology for accessing articles behind paywalls. There are two primary strategies for harvesting paywalled articles: one involves IP address recognition; and the other entails obtaining login credentials directly from the newspaper publishers. These credentials are then integrated into the collection tool, facilitating the harvest. This approach necessitates a sustained partnership with publishers, especially as they frequently revise their login procedures, which in turn requires the harvesting tool to be updated with new protocols. Presently, the Library successfully collects articles behind the paywalls of approximately 100 online newspapers.
Acknowledging that the endeavour to harvest paywalled articles is an ongoing task in the face of evolving technical landscapes, it is essential to remain continuously adaptable and vigilant. Nonetheless, the endeavour is useful, considering the discrepancies that may exist between the content, illustrations, and headlines in online newspapers compared to their printed counterparts. Through this paywall project, the National Library of Finland diligently addresses the complexities involved in archiving the evolving landscape of online media
Collecting Online Newspapers and Bypassing Paywalls
No full textThe Legal Deposit Office of the National Library of Finland has been systematically collecting articles from online newspaper sites and media platforms, as well as other web materials, since 2007. Currently, the initiative extends to around 800 Finnish newspapers and journals, engaging in an ongoing process of article harvesting. This project does not encompass the harvesting of digital editions of periodicals; therefore, it is imperative to select periodicals that provide article content on their websites.
Although numerous online newspapers offer open access, the challenge persists with many being subscription-based, with articles concealed behind paywalls. Consequently, the web crawler is limited to retrieving merely images and snippets of text from the article's commencement.
Confronting this impediment, the National Library of Finland has conceived a methodology for accessing articles behind paywalls. There are two primary strategies for harvesting paywalled articles: one involves IP address recognition; and the other entails obtaining login credentials directly from the newspaper publishers. These credentials are then integrated into the collection tool, facilitating the harvest. This approach necessitates a sustained partnership with publishers, especially as they frequently revise their login procedures, which in turn requires the harvesting tool to be updated with new protocols. Presently, the Library successfully collects articles behind the paywalls of approximately 100 online newspapers.
Acknowledging that the endeavour to harvest paywalled articles is an ongoing task in the face of evolving technical landscapes, it is essential to remain continuously adaptable and vigilant. Nonetheless, the endeavour is useful, considering the discrepancies that may exist between the content, illustrations, and headlines in online newspapers compared to their printed counterparts. Through this paywall project, the National Library of Finland diligently addresses the complexities involved in archiving the evolving landscape of online media
Minutes of Meeting: Advisory Committee on Cultural Heritage, January 2024
No full textApproved Minutes of the January 2024 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Heritage
Minutes of Meeting: Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section, 13 June 2024
No full textThe DDRS Standing Committee met on the 13th of June 2024 and discussed the latest updates on the Action plan: the ILDS Conference date has been changed t0 2-4 December 2024 and approved. The 3rd webinar series will be scheduled in August 2024 under the topic: Licenses and Copyright. The 4th webinar will take place in November 2024 about Open Access. The RSCVD updates included enhancements in Talaria, along to a new brochure being created for outreach. The Research4 life project is under consideration with a potential collaboration with RSCVD. Outreach activities will be held in September in Santander Spain, along to webinar in India. Digital archiving will involve documenting all the RSCVD History since its inception
The 10-Minute Digital Librarian Part 2 - Promoting Digital Safety
No full textमहामारी ने समुदायों तक पहुंचने और उनकी सेवा करने के साधन के रूप में डिजिटल उपकरणों के महत्व को रेखांकित किया है। हालाँकि, पुस्तकालय क्षेत्र में कई लोगों के लिए, डिजिटल उपकरणों के साथ काम करना स्पष्ट रूप से कोई नई बात नहीं है। इसके लिए धन्यवाद, साझा करने के लिए बहुत सारी विशेषज्ञता और अनुभव है! इफ्ला की 10-मिनट की डिजिटल पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष श्रृंखला इस विशेषज्ञता और '23 चीज़ें' जैसी पिछली पहलों पर आधारित है, ताकि उन चीज़ों के लिए विचार प्रदान किया जा सके जिनके बारे में आप सोच सकते हैं, या आज़मा सकते हैं। इफ्ला के नीति और वकालत ब्लॉग पर अलग-अलग पोस्ट डाले जाते हैं, लेकिन आप यहां श्रृंखला के प्रत्येक भाग के लिए पूर्ण इन्फोग्राफिक्स तक पहुंच सकते हैं ! श्रृंखला का दूसरा भाग डिजिटल सुरक्षा और अपने लिए और अपने उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए इसे प्राप्त करने के लिए आवश्यक कौशल पर केंद्रित है
Minutes of Meeting: RSCVD Steering Committee, 23 October 2024
No full textThe Resource Sharing Collaborative and Voluntary Document Delivery (RSCVD) Steering Committee met with fellow guests from the USA Lapis Cohen and other members from the ALA, RUSA to discuss the possible collaboration between RSCVD and the Toolkit inititives, where Toolkit lists all libraries willing to share resources internationanlly. It was a productive discussion on how to allow the 200 members libraries in RSCVD to collaborate with the 300 libraries members in Toolkit. it has been decided to add ideas on the main document and move from there. There were recommnedations to add a column on the Toolkit list and start designating which loibraries are RSCVD volunteers and adding under parenthesis if Full Lender and Borrower or Not. Work is still under progress as the deadline to share ideas was set to November 8. it was agreed to meet like twice per year with the big committee for updates, and more talk will happen at the ILDS in Baku 2024
Engaging Students with Historical Newspapers in an Environmental Journalism Course
No full textAs the first rough draft of history, historical newspapers can give contemporary researchers a view into past events and how they were reported. As primary sources, the use of newspapers in education can foster inquiry-based learning, a pedagogical approach that can enhance students’ critical thinking skills. As part of a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program grant, the author partnered with a journalism professor to integrate the use of newspapers as primary sources in an environmental journalism course offered to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Arizona. Articles on various environmentally related topics were selected from historical Arizona newspapers, which were shared with the students during a library class session. Students worked in groups to examine the newspaper reporting on different topics of concern in Arizona, such as forest fires, mining, and dams and water issues. Students then engaged in an activity of observing, reflecting, and questioning to analyze the newspaper articles as primary sources. The author created an evaluation worksheet – adapted and expanded from the Library of Congress’ Teacher’s Guide to Analyzing Newspapers – which guided the students in thinking about news content. They were asked to consider the significance of placement of news stories (e.g., above or below the fold, front page or not), who the audience might be, and what else was reported in the newspaper at the same time. Because the course included both journalism and non-journalism science majors, students were encouraged to think not only about how environmental issues were reported, but also how reflecting on historical news coverage can inform their own environmental journalism. This paper describes details of the library class, including the library guide, newspaper articles used in the course, and the evaluation guide, and considers how newspapers as primary sources can be used in education