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Hauntmark Theory: The Lingering Weight of Words
Get PDFHauntmark Theory
The Lingering Weight of Words
A Treatise by Dorian Vale
What if language didn’t just describe art — but scarred it?
In this piercing treatise, Dorian Vale introduces Hauntmark Theory, a philosophical framework that confronts the violence embedded in language when used to name, contain, or explain a work of art. The theory proposes that every word leaves a residue, a trace that either preserves presence or disfigures it — and that careless interpretation is not neutral, but haunting.
Drawing on post-linguistic philosophy, trauma theory, and Post-Interpretive Criticism (PIC), this work reframes criticism as a moral event, where each act of description leaves behind a mark: some delicate, some damaging, all irreversible. It introduces key concepts such as Hauntmarks, Linguistic Overreach, Descriptive Violence, and the Silent Custodian, arguing that the deepest form of reverence lies not in what we say about art — but in what we choose not to say.
Where previous treatises in the Post-Interpretive Movement reimagined the role of the viewer and the critic, Hauntmark Theory addresses the unspoken aftermath of critique: how words linger in the air around the work, often louder than the work itself.
This is not a call for silence. It is a call for sacred restraint — for a new vocabulary of witness, where words do not eclipse the art, but kneel beside it.
Vale, Dorian. Hauntmark Theory: The Lingering Weight of Words. Museum of One, 2025. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17052531
Dorian Vale is a chosen pseudonym, not to obscure identity, but to preserve clarity of voice and integrity of message. It creates distance between the writer and the work, allowing the philosophy to stand unclouded by biography. The name exists not to hide, but to honor the seriousness of the task: to speak without spectacle, and to build without needing to be seen. This name is used for all official publications, essays, and theoretical works indexed through DOI-linked repositories including Zenodo, OSF, PhilPapers, and SSRN.
Hauntmark Theory, Dorian Vale, Post-Interpretive Criticism, art criticism ethics, language and art, trauma in art writing, aesthetic linguistics, descriptive violence, semiotics of witnessing, residue in criticism, moral restraint in language, art and silence, linguistic harm in interpretation, reverent art criticism, critical writing and ethics, sacred language, philosophical aesthetics, phenomenology of critique, ethics of naming, poetic restraint, custodial criticism
This entry is connected to a series of original theories and treatises forming the foundation of the Post-Interpretive Criticism movement (Q136308909), authored by Dorian Vale (Q136308916) and published by Museum of One (Q136308879). These include: Stillmark Theory (Q136328254), Hauntmark Theory (Q136328273), Absential Aesthetic Theory (Q136328330), Viewer-as-Evidence Theory (Q136328828), Message-Transfer Theory (Q136329002), Aesthetic Displacement Theory (Q136329014), Theory of Misplacement (Q136329054), and Art as Truth: A Treatise (Q136329071), Aesthetic Recursion Theory (Q136339843
Políticas institucionales en la edición y publicación de revistas
Get PDFThis presentation explores the role and function of institutional policies in the scientific communication ecosystem, distinguishing several policy levels —public/scientific, institutional open science, institutional publishing, and editorial policies— and examining how each contributes to ensuring quality, integrity, visibility, sustainability, and legitimacy in scholarly publishing.
The presentation includes case studies from Argentine universities (UNLP, UNR, UNC, UNCUYO) and Latin American institutions (UNA, Costa Rica), highlighting effective practices and alignment with international frameworks such as the UNESCO Guidelines for Open Science Policies and OpenAIRE’s Model Policy on Open Science.
It concludes that policies should serve as bridges between global frameworks and everyday editorial practice, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, clarity, resource commitment, and long-term sustainability
Koje podatke prikupljate? Inkluzivne perspektive u istraživanjima fokusiranim na rod
Get PDFThis Open Educational Resource (OER) offers practical guidance for collecting sociodemographic data with an inclusive, ethical, and gender-sensitive approach. Designed for teaching staff, librarians, and students, it includes examples, ethical tips, and key variables such as gender identity, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic status. The resource is part of the GEDIS project (Gender Diversity in Information Science), which promotes equity in higher education through open educational tools
Exploring Gender Disparities in Scholarly Communication Metrics within Digital Library Research
Get PDFThis study examines gender disparities in digital library research from 1993 to 2022, focusing on authorship roles, citation metrics, funding, and open-access publishing. It analyzes 831 Web of Science publications, with author gender identified through Gender API and online searches. Statistical tests reveal persistent gaps; men dominate senior authorship, though female first authors show strong citation performance and a slight advantage in open-access publishing. Some countries exhibit balanced gender representation, but challenges in funding and leadership remain. The study highlights the need for policies that ensure equitable opportunities for women researchers
Marketing digital en bibliotecas públicas de la Región Metropolitana de Chile
Get PDFIn recent years, digital marketing has become a key resource for public libraries, not only to promote
their products and services but also to ensure these align with users’ expectations. This study exami
nes how eleven public libraries in Chile’s Metropolitan Region implement digital marketing practices.
Based on survey data, the findings indicate that social media platforms are the primary channel used
to publicize activities, products, and services. Nevertheless, the lack of formal training in marketing
means that most initiatives are carried out without structured digital marketing strategies
Literacy of the Future
Get PDFThis entry summarizes the development of the literacy concepts most commonly associated with LIS, namely information literacy, digital literacy, and media literacy, which frame a synthesis of the future perspectives of these and other literacies that have been proposed in the literature . These future perspectives are organized in nine sections: the educational implications of literacy, information literacy, digital literacy, literacy education, multiliteracies and holistic perspectives, media literacy, futures literacy, algorithmic literacy and artificial intelligence implications, and other literacies. The purpose of this entry is to offer a brief overview and commentary on the types of literacies that we need to be aware of and competent in for the near future. As these future trends are derived from the specialized literature, they include some already occurring considerations. However, they might become more salient topics in the upcoming years, and they might entail many different implications for the future of LIS professionals, libraries, and even for education in general
Mapping the Scholarly Discourse on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: A Bibliometric Study
Get PDFThe study aims to identify the growth of research, contributing subject areas, relevant journal sources, prolific authors, affiliations, and map the co-authorship and co-occurrence network of publications on New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 using a bibliometric approach based on the data retrieved from Scopus. Analysis of dataset and its visualization is performed using multiple tools, including MS Excel, Matplotlib library in Python, Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. Some major findings of the study are that growth of publications on NEP 2020 spiked after 2021 and continued. Additionally, the research on NEP 2020 is fragmented, as many isolated authors work independently or in small, disconnected groups. This study attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on NEP 2020, including an analysis of co-occurrence and co-authorship networks. To the best of the authors' knowledge, no prior study has made an attempt to fill this gap
Information literacy and the information science curriculum
Get PDFThis entry provides a background to information literacy education in the library and information science (LIS) curriculum by presenting a summary of the elements and characteristics that information literacy courses should include. These are divided into six categories: 1) curricular implementation and general challenges; 2) topics the curriculum must include; 3) inclusion of education-related topics; 4) integration of other literacies; 5) methodologies for the information literacy curriculum; and 6) workplace and social implications. Then, it includes a brief and non-exhaustive review of 41 LIS programs, including courses on information literacy and related subjects. Finally, we offer some brief considerations for the future perspectives of this topic
AI-Driven Innovation in Information Retrieval: Transforming Library Operations and User Engagement
Get PDFThis study explores the transformative potential of specific AI technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning, and knowledge graphs, in redefining library operations and enhancing user engagement. An AI-based IR prototype integrating these technologies was developed and deployed in an academic library over three months. The system significantly improved search precision, recall, and user interaction metrics while streamlining library staff operations. User feedback highlighted increased satisfaction, ease of use, and trust in AI-assisted recommendations. These findings demonstrate the capability of these specific AI technologies to bridge the gap between traditional library models and future-ready, user-centric knowledge environments
Programas de grado en bibliotecología y estudios de la información según Scimago Institutions Rankings
Get PDFLibrary and information education in Ibero-America is a consolidated field that seeks to train professionals capable of addressing information in various environments. However, there is no systematization of the most representative degree programs in the region within a prestigious ranking, which makes it difficult to compare their quality and identify consolidated academic references. Starting from this problem, the study aims to: analyze the degree programs in Library Science and Information Studies in the Ibero-American region based on the Scimago Institutions Rankings. To do so, information was retrieved based on key indicators (name of the program, URL, institution of membership, country, place in the ranking, objectives) and an intentional sample of the top ten institutions with current and online programs was selected, which allowed examining trends in professional training. The results show differences in the incorporation of technology, the relevance of technical documentary processes and the social orientation of the programs, in addition to highlighting the influence of the rankings on the perception of quality and curricular updating. Curriculum in Latin America reflects two trends: in Ibero-America, priority is given to information management with a social focus and technical library processes, while in Europe, the integration of emerging technologies and innovation in information services prevail