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Vocabulary Work in the Field of the Network Colonial Contexts - A workshop report
No full textThe Germany-centred network Colonial Contexts brings together experts from different areas of the GLAM
spectrum. It deals with questions of digital consolidation, processing and visibility, as well as possibilities
of use of digital materials and data from colonial contexts. To ensure interconnectedness and accessibility,
the use of controlled vocabulary is central. To address these issues, a separate working group has been
established. The Working Group Thesauri aims to gain an overview regarding existing
thesauri/vocabularies, tries to network them and discuss ethical questions when it comes to questions of
naming especially regarding cultural groups.
Keywords: Authority Files, Colonialism, Controlled Vocabularies, Decolonization, Library Ethic
20 Years of Evolution in Public Access
No full textThis report is a first version of the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access’ main output for 2023, and summarises expert views on how the nature and place of public access in libraries in wider connectivity strategies has evolved since it was first included in the WSIS Plan of Action in December 2003
Free or not free? That is the Question: Discovery and access is the answer!
No full textThe gateways to discovery of the Open Electronic Resources at the Library of Congress are through the Online Public Assess Catalog (OPAC) https://catalog.loc.gov for the Library’s digital collections that are not rights restricted and the Electronic Resource Online Catalog (EROC) https://eresources.loc.gov for electronic resources from external digitized collections. Recommending librarians select the Library’s collections for digitization and e-databases, e-books, and e-journals from external sources using criteria such as research value, ease of searching and “free access” to the resources, but other electronic resources are selected that must be used onsite only. Navigating the Library’s digital collections is explored with tips on using the metadata in the online display for retrieval and downloading freely accessible resources. Also, the subject as well as area studies categorization schemes are highlighted for best practices to deliver the maximum access to digital content on specific topics.
Thousands of electronic books, periodicals and newspapers that are rights restricted have been ingested into a platform called Stacks that is accessible only in certain research centers. Ways of discovering the holdings of the journals and newspaper content in Stacks is explored using the OPAC holdings records.
The new Emerging Nations Article Exchange Program is highlighted with access to free scanned articles from the Library’s books and periodicals for qualifying countries.
Keywords: e-resources. online, freely accessible. electronic databases, online retrieva
Green space at the library: Hydroponics for Sustainability
No full textThe Sarawak State Library has been entrusted by the Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak to champion the awareness and advocacy initiatives of sustainability. There has been a number of collaborative campaigns on global issues awareness through physical and virtual programs. This poster shares the Sarawak State Library's commitment to sustainable development goals. Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, many people faced challenges with their activities and income. Some individuals turned to home gardening, but not everyone had the knowledge or experience to grow their own vegetables. To address this, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak innovatively provided hydroponic facilities and equipment to its users in the library's green space. It highlights hydroponics' potential as an educational resource for library patrons, encouraging learning and skill-building in growing vegetables while promoting sustainability in the community. In order to ensure that users acquire reliable information and guidelines for engaging in hydroponic growing activities, the library has organized relevant events, including workshops, talks, and guided tours. Furthermore, the library offers supportive documents and information sourced from books, articles, and journals in online databases subscribed by the library. The Augmented Reality (AR) is embedded in the poster to enhance visitors' experience and explore initiatives.
Keywords: Augmented Reality, Community, Hydroponics, Green Space, Sustainabl
Library placement as an enabler for libraries and librarians in building a sustainable future
No full textPlacement has been considered the primary means of translating theory into practice (Burford et al., 2020; Keele, et al., 2010; Martin et al., 2019; Smith et al., 2019). It also facilitates libraries in seeking potential employees. The poster presents a critical analysis of librarianship placement as seen through the lens of relevant stakeholders: students, university placement coordinators, host/industry supervisors, and accrediting body for library profession and librarianship programs. Adopting a qualitative method, data collection was conducted in Australia through individual semi-structured interviews with 23 participants who were involved in library placements from 2018-2022.
The results revealed that placement is viewed positively by all participants in this study. The participants also agree that COVID-19 has significantly impacted placement programs. Viewing through different lens, however, these stakeholders have similar and different expectations of, focus on, or concerns about placement. In addition, placement student experiences are not always as they initially expected. Therefore, a best practice guideline which aligns the stakeholders' perspectives is recommended. This will lead to not only the success of placement programs, but also the sustainability of libraries and librarians
Newsletter: Library Services to People with Special Needs Section, February 2023
No full textNewsletter of the Library Services to People with Special Needs Section. This issue covers a wide range of topics relevant to the Section. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction from Chair. 2. Section News. 2.1 Session on Prison Libraries at IFLA WLIC in Dublin. 2.2 IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto 2022. 2.3 Libraries and the Autism Spectrum: The new IFLA Guidelines. 2.4 What’s in a name? Defining our true values. 3. News from LSN members: get inspired! 3.1 Public libraries supporting dementia-friendly communities: Overview of two projects in Croatia. 3.2 ‘I hate reading!’ Luisterpuntbibliotheek (Flanders) celebrates 10th anniversary of campaign for children with dyslexia. 3.3 Malaysian Librarians’ Involvement in Marrakesh Treaty. 3.4 Hot off the Press: Disabilities and the Library. A textbook for librarians and library administrators. 3.5 ChatGPT: AI based assistive tools for people with disabilities. 4. Let’s work together! Let’s Library for all! Call for papers IFLA WLIC 2023 Satellite meeting by LPD (18-19 August 2023, Schiedam, The Netherlands) 5. Presentation of the new section members. 6. Colophon and contact
IFLA Journal. December 2023
No full textThe December 2023 edition of IFLA Journal features six original research articles on topics such as eBook use in Vietnam, health literacy in Bangladesh, the role of academic libraries in facilitating friendships among students, and the role of public libraries in national language assimilation policies. Also featured is an essay on global artificial intelligence policies and their implications for libraries
How can librarians help?
No full textIn the conservation and preventive protection of heritage libraries, it is extremely important that librarians are educated and aware of the steps they can take to protect written heritage. Often, restoration and conservation are not available, and library staff are left with the responsibility of properly protecting the collections. In my poster, I will list some of the most common but solvable problems in maintaining collections, as well as the basic guidelines for their protection. At the Croatian Institute of Librarianship, we strive to educate librarians on the importance of proper handling of protected materials and to spread awareness of the importance of such an approach in other libraries in Croatia. Preventive protection is an established form of protection for cultural property that can make a decisive difference in the amount and speed of material deterioration. The subject of education on the preventive protection of heritage collections greatly contributes to the long-term sustainability of collections. In the case of the preservation of cultural heritage, it should be in the main interest of all involved that the heritage continues to be preserved as a witness of the past times, from which we learn about our history and development