OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-11-06DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-06-2014-0025
Christoph Becker, Luis Faria, Kresimir Duretec
{"title":"Scalable decision support for digital preservation","authors":"Christoph Becker, Luis Faria, Kresimir Duretec","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-06-2014-0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-06-2014-0025","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – Preservation environments such as repositories need scalable and context-aware preservation planning and monitoring capabilities to ensure continued accessibility of content over time. This article identifies a number of gaps in the systems and mechanisms currently available and presents a new, innovative architecture for scalable decision-making and control in such environments. Design/methodology/approach – The paper illustrates the state of the art in preservation planning and monitoring, highlights the key challenges faced by repositories to provide scalable decision-making and monitoring facilities, and presents the contributions of the SCAPE Planning and Watch suite to provide such capabilities. Findings – The presented architecture makes preservation planning and monitoring context-aware through a semantic representation of key organizational factors, and integrates this with a business intelligence system that collects and reasons upon preservation-relevant information. Research limitati...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122216630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-11-06DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-07-2013-0025
V. Bunakov, C. Jones, B. Matthews, Michael D. Wilson
{"title":"Data authenticity and data value in policy-driven digital collections","authors":"V. Bunakov, C. Jones, B. Matthews, Michael D. Wilson","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-07-2013-0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-07-2013-0025","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest an approach to data value considerations that is related to the generalized notion of authenticity and can be applied to the design of preservation policies. There has been considerable progress in the scalable architectures for policy-driven digital collection preservation as well as in modeling preservation costs. However, modeling the value of both digital artifacts and collections seems a more elusive topic that has yet to find a proper methodology and means of expression. Design/methodology/approach – A top-down conceptual analysis was developed and the principles of information technology service management and quality management were applied to the domain of digital preservation. Then, in a bottom-up analysis, the various notions of authenticity in digital preservation projects, reference models and conceptual papers were reviewed. Findings – The top-down and bottom-up analyses have a meeting point, establishing a close relation between the concepts...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132468240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-11-06DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-07-2014-0029
Robert Fox
{"title":"Benefits of exposure","authors":"Robert Fox","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-07-2014-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-07-2014-0029","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – This column aims to look at various aspects of search engine optimization (SEO) and the potential risks and rewards from exposing library-related content using techniques such as microdata and descriptive frameworks such as that outlined on schema.org. Design/methodology/approach – Regular column. Findings – This column explores concepts related to SEO and is speculative in nature. Originality/value – Academic libraries can greatly benefit from exploring the potential benefits of using SEO and microdata/microformats. The landscape for SEO has changed dramatically over the past decade, and the benefit to libraries who have in once sense seen themselves as competitors with the major search engines is significant.","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125243651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-11-06DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-02-2014-0008
X. Wang, Natalie Bulick, Valentine Muyumba
{"title":"Publishing student scholarship: exploring the ETD initiative at a medium-sized institution","authors":"X. Wang, Natalie Bulick, Valentine Muyumba","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-02-2014-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-02-2014-0008","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the Electronic Theses and Dissertations program implemented and managed by the Indiana State University since 2009. The paper illustrates issues relating to the background, policies, platform, workflow and cataloging, as well as the publication and preservation of graduate scholarship. Design/methodology/approach – The authors examined many aspects of the Electronic Theses and Dissertations program and addressed issues dealt before, during and after the publication of the electronic theses and dissertations collection. The approaches the authors utilized are literature review and personal management experience from working on the program. Findings – Implementing an Electronic Theses and Dissertations program involves providing a series of management services. These services include developing relevant policies, implementing an archiving and publication platform and creating submission and publishing workflows, as well as cataloging, disseminating and pres...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127361559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-08-29DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-05-2014-0023
Robert Fox
{"title":"Deliberations on design","authors":"Robert Fox","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-05-2014-0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-05-2014-0023","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to encourage libraries to be as involved as possible in the design of the services they provide, be that traditional Web services or sophisticated discovery services. An inordinate reliance upon turn key applications that afford little to no opportunity for customization will not allow the author to be responsive to patron needs. Design/methodology/approach – This is a viewpoint column, and the content is exploratory in nature. Findings – The findings, in a sense, are that while in the past, others have been trusted to make critical design decisions, the author now needs to focus on applying information science skills to the design of his Web-based services. Originality/value – The quality of the digital services offered by libraries is a direct correlation of the level of investment offered. Investing at a more substantial level involves risks that need to be weighed against the potential benefits, but those risks cannot be completely ignored if the goal is a higher...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"153 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114377138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-08-29DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-02-2014-0010
Ken Middleton, A. York
{"title":"Collaborative publishing in digital history","authors":"Ken Middleton, A. York","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-02-2014-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-02-2014-0010","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide examples of how partnerships can be used to build innovative digital collections. Design/methodology/approach – This article explores multiple aspects of Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU) Walker Library’s partnerships with the Center for Historic Preservation and MTSU’s graduate program in public history. Specific topics covered include pairing interpretive essays with groups of highly relevant images to engage students, incorporating responsive design to encourage use of mobile devices and creating an interactive map that links locations to digital content. Findings – By strengthening existing partnerships and proactively seeking new opportunities, libraries that do not have unique primary source collections can take a leading role in publishing digital history collections. Historians have been vital to the success of the Library’s digital projects, particularly those that incorporate multiple layers of historical context. Originality/value – T...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134049754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-08-29DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0005
Mark Mattson, Linda Friend
{"title":"A planning perspective for library journal publishing services","authors":"Mark Mattson, Linda Friend","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0005","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical framework and guidance, based on the authors’ local experience, for libraries investigating or in the early stages of planning to offer scholarly publishing services for journal literature. While the authors use a number of publishing tools and platforms at Penn State, based on the content and needs of the requester, here the focus is on a model of using Open Journal Systems for a range of needs from peer-reviewed scholarly journals to more informal publications such as student research. Design/methodology/approach – Penn State Libraries Publishing and Curation Services has been both defining the philosophy and building the mechanics for delivering a formal publishing services program for a variety of clients and formats. This article traces the authors’ journey as a facilitator within the research life cycle. Findings – The authors’ results from working with a range of clients show that there will need to be an equally varied range of publishi...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"119 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121999138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-08-29DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0001
R. ingham, Lorena Kanellopoulos
{"title":"University presses in libraries: potential for successful marriages","authors":"R. ingham, Lorena Kanellopoulos","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of libraries and university presses and to present the Australian National University (ANU) Press and Library as a case study of successful structural integration. Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyses current debates about libraries as structural centres for running university presses. Taking into consideration the major areas of debate, the methodology used is to analyse the operation of the press; compare the financial parameters to two traditional Australian university presses; analyse the policy and procedures of the press; review the benefits to the university, library and press of the current operation; and outline issues for the future. Findings – Over the past 10 years, the ANU Press has developed into a major producer of open access scholarly outputs. The relationship with the Library has enabled a sharing of information, joint work on issues such as access and copyright and a platform from which integrated support for scholar...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"71 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133956203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-08-29DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-05-2014-0024
H. F. Cervone
{"title":"Fostering engagement and dealing with stress in projects that effect change","authors":"H. F. Cervone","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-05-2014-0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-05-2014-0024","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the factors that can contribute to successful management of these issues by project managers. Frequently, projects involve significant change efforts. To achieve project success, project managers must have the skills and understanding to manage the personnel issues related to change and stress related to change. Design/methodology/approach – By reviewing the definitive literature related to change management, the author provides some criteria for project managers to consider as they foster engagement and manage stress related to change in projects. Findings – There are three primary strategies project managers can use to successfully manage both engagement and stress in projects that involve significant change efforts. Originality/value – While the issues related to change management have been discussed generally, the application of these theories and practices to project management has not been extensively explored in the literature. This article provides...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"31 6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132148782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OCLC Syst. Serv.Pub Date : 2014-08-29DOI: 10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0003
Mark J. Caprio
{"title":"Student publishing: future scholars as change agents","authors":"Mark J. Caprio","doi":"10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-01-2014-0003","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight undergraduates as an emergent student–scholar author group and to encourage institutions to take a future-oriented view, focusing greater attention to and support of undergraduate’s publishing. Design/methodology/approach – Highlighting benefits derived from undergraduate research (UR) experiences and publishing taken from the literature and experienced through local practice (Providence College), presenting pedagogical models for transforming students into independent thinkers (students as scholars) and responding to business and non-profit leader graduate skills requests of higher education, this paper argues for the need to cultivate graduate attributes (requisite 21st century workforce skills, abilities and behaviors), especially graduate demonstrated articulation and communication (publication) skills and abilities. Findings – The conclusions drawn in this paper align with the literatures’ support of derived benefits from UR experiences and its comp...","PeriodicalId":444419,"journal":{"name":"OCLC Syst. Serv.","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132642173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}