1,765,812 research outputs found
Taking our pulse: the OCLC research survey of special collections and archives
Get PDFSpecial collections and archives are increasingly seen as element s of distinction that serve to differentiate a n academic or research library from its peers. In recognition of this, the Association of Research Libraries conducted a survey in 1998 (reported in Panitch 2001) that was transformative and led directly to many high - profile initiatives to "expose hidden collections." As this OCLC Research report reveals, however, much rare and unique material remains undiscoverable, and monetary resource s are shrinking at the same time that user demand is growing.The balance sheet is both encouraging and sobering:• The s ize of ARL collections has grown dramatically, up to 300% for some formats• Use of all types of material has increased across the board • Ha lf of archival collections have no online presence• While many backlogs have decreased, almost as many continue to grow • User demand for digitized collections remains insatiable• Management of born - digital archival materials is still in its infancy• Staffing is generally stable , but has grown for digital services• 75% of general library budgets have been reduced• The current tough economy renders “business as usual” impossible.The top three “most challenging issues” in managing special collections were space, born-digital materials, and digitization. Collection note: In 2013 at UK version of this survey was conducted by OCLC and Research Libraries UK.Survey of special collections and archives in the United Kingdom and Irelan
OCLC: A Review
Get PDFThis chapter reviews OCLC, Inc. Included in the discussion are OCLC's Connexion software, WebJunction, resource sharing, bibliographic record quality, and OCLC's public relations
OCLC Research: 2014 Highlights
Get PDFOCLC Research: 2014 Highlights describes the mission and goal of OCLC Research and explains the way in which our work is organized around four themes:Research Collections and Support,Data Science,Understanding the System-wide Library, andUser Studies.Each theme is presented in its own section that includes highlights of key deliverables in 2014, including publications, events and webinars, select presentations and experimental applications. Contributions by Lorcan Dempsey and others are also showcased in the report, as well as examples of some of the ways in which OCLC Research staff engaged with research libraries around shared issues in 2014.The report presents a story of achievement and contribution. It also represents the significant value that OCLC Research provides to the OCLC enterprise, OCLC members and the larger community
Kiwis in the collection: the New Zealand presence in the published record
Get PDFThis report characterizes the size and scope of the New Zealand presence in the published record, highlights some of its salient characteristics, and describes its diffusion around the world.
Introduction
Despite its small size and relatively brief national history, New Zealand boasts a distinguished presence in the published record. Authors such as Margaret Mahy and Katherine Mansfield; the renowned soprano Kiri Te Kanawa; and contemporary film icons such as the actor Russell Crowe and producer Peter Jackson are just a few of the well-known names associated with New Zealand’s creative tradition, along with internationally acclaimed works such as the Oscar-nominated film Whale Rider and the Booker Prize-winning novel The Bone People. New Zealand’s presence in the published record includes many other individuals and works — some widely known, others less so — adding up to a significant contribution to the global corpus of published materials. Indeed, just as New Zealand’s iconic kiwi birds lay the largest egg in proportion to their size of any bird species in the world 1, the New Zealand contribution to the published record too seems outsized in comparison to the nation’s small geography and population
OCLC Research: 2012 Activity Report
Get PDFThis report provides highlights of our work in 2012 and early 2013 organized into three areas:Shared community R&DAdvanced development and consultation within the OCLC enterprise, andMember and Partner engagementIt also provides an overview of the OCLC Research mission, a flavor of important themes in our work agenda, and examples of our outputs, including prototype systems or services, published reports, webinars, podcasts, videos and meetings.The report presents a story of achievement and contribution and represents the significant value that OCLC Research provides to the OCLC enterprise, OCLC members and the larger community
OCLC Research: 2013 Activity Report
Get PDFOCLC Research: 2013 Activity Report provides highlights of our work in 2013 organized in three areas:Shared community R&DAdvanced development and consultation within the OCLC enterprise, andEngagementIt presents a story of achievement and contribution and includes an overview of the OCLC Research mission, the themes in our work agenda, and examples of our outputs, including prototype systems or services, published reports, webinars, podcasts, videos and meetings.The report represents the significant value that OCLC Research provides to the OCLC enterprise, OCLC members and the larger community
OCLC Research: 2015 Activity Report
Get PDFOCLC Research supports the work of the Membership and Research Division by forging breakthroughs in library practice and benefits OCLC Members with evidence, insight and thought-leadership for an increasingly complex and changing network environment. We have collaborated with partner librarians and information experts to move our research agenda forward and have shared our knowledge with the library community.OCLC Research: 2015 Activity Report highlights significant accomplishments of OCLC Research in five thematic areas.Understanding the System-wide LibraryResearch Collections and SupportUser StudiesData ScienceScaling Learnin
OCLC Research: 2011 Activity Report
Get PDFThis report presents the work of OCLC Research in a new context and provides an overview of 2011 accomplishments.The mission of OCLC Research is to expand knowledge that advances OCLC's public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. We are one of the world's leading centers devoted exclusively to this type of work. Since 1978, OCLC Research has carried out research and made technological advances that enhance the value of library services and improve the productivity of librarians and library users.To meet these goals, OCLC Research is organized around three roles:To act as a community resource for shared Research and Development (R&D)To provide advanced development and technical support within OCLC itselfTo enhance OCLC's engagement with members and to mobilize the community around shared concerns.This report provides highlights of OCLC Research activities, focusing on 2011. The purpose is to dive more deeply into our work, to provide a flavor of important themes, and to point to sources of further information. It reviews our internal work and provides an overview of our external shared work agenda. And it presents recent outputs, which take the form of prototype systems or services, as well as published reports, webinars, podcasts, videos and meetings of all types ranging from task group sessions to our three-day symposium, FutureCast
Perceptions of Libraries, 2010: Context and Community, a Report to the OCLC Membership
No full textOCLC first published the “Perceptions of libraries and information resources” in 2005. The new report provides updated information and new insights into information consumers and their online habits, preferences, and perceptions. Particular attention was paid to how the current economic downturn has affected the information-seeking behaviors and how those changes are reflected in the use and perception of libraries
The 2003 OCLC Environmental Scan: Pattern Recognition
No full textThe 2003 OCLC Environmental Scan: Pattern Recognition report was produced for OCLC's worldwide membership to examine the significant issues and trends impacting OCLC, libraries, museums, archives and other allied organizations, both now and in the future. The scan provides a high-level view of the information landscape, intended both to inform and stimulate discussion about future strategic directions
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