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Jannicke Røgler

Norway Is Digitizing All Its Books - 3 views

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books module3 libraries Norway digitalization

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  • Jannicke Røgler on 16 Sep 14
     
    "In a plan to scan all of its publications to the cloud, the National Library of Norway is digitalizing its books, and it and plans to make them all freely available to users with a Norwegian IP address. The library plans to have the project completed in about 15 to 20 years."
  • Jacynthe Touchette on 16 Sep 14
     
    This is such a great initiative! And it falls under common sense, why would the documents obtained by legal deposit not be available for all the population of a country? Seeing my own country, Canada, reducing the acquisitions under legal deposit while others makes it more visible and accessible makes me want to weep.
Kevin Stranack

Evgeny Morozov: Hackers, Makers, and the Next Industrial Revolution : The New Yorker - 8 views

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module3 hacking makerspace neoliberalism libraries

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  • Kevin Stranack on 18 Jun 14
     
    An alternative perspective on some of the hype around makerspaces and hacking, looking into how it supports and extends the neoliberal agenda.
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  • Kevin Stranack on 17 Sep 14
     
    For the librarians out there - a contrarian view of makerspaces.
  • Leticia Lafuente López on 03 Oct 14
     
    It is curious to see that everytime some new technology rises, there are someone saying that it will mean the end of the system (call it capitalism, for instance) and a new real democracy era will arise. Nevertheless, once and over again we see that the technology arrives to everyone's door, but always controlled by someone else. You might have your own car, which was almost imposible in the early 50's, but you depend on how expensive gas is and how many barriers you find in your way; you have internet in your pocket, but every movement you do and every site you visit are being saved in someone's server with we don't know what exact purposes. But we keep hoping and saying, once and over again, that democracy, the real one, will some day florish with a new magical device. I honestly think it is in human nature to try to control and manipulate others; even people that honestly see themselves as good collaborative human beens, when they are under a tense situation, they don't hesitate to hide the truth, manipulate or lie to find adepts to their cause. So only with a genetic mutation we will reach that golden dream!
  • rebeccakah on 29 Oct 14
     
    Kevin you mentioned this article to me several weeks ago and I did read it and really appreciated the recommendation. I think it is important for us to think about other perspectives to makerspaces to really understand how libraries should (and do) fit into this changing landscape. The library landscape is definitely changing, and some are really latching on to this idea of makerspaces, and others latching on to the more traditional services that libraries offer. I think that we really need to understand how the concept of makerspaces can fit into developing strong civic skills, critical thinking and appreciation of the arts to really make it fit into libraries, and focus less on the "production" and "innovation" appeal that makerspaces have. I do think that skills that can be honed in makerspaces have the potential to create great global citizens, but only if it is accompanied by deep critical thinking and a broader understanding of the world.
christofhar

DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology - 0 views

publications.drdo.gov.in/...djlit

Module 6

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  • christofhar on 15 Oct 14
     
    DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology (DJLIT), is an international, peer-reviewed, open access jounal that endeavours to bring recent developments in information technology, as applicable to library and information science. It is meant for librarians, documentation and information professionals, researchers students and others interested in the field. It is published bimonthly. It was formerly known as 'DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology (DBIT)'.
Kevin Stranack

The Library of the Future | Melanie Florencio | TEDxCreativeCoast - YouTube - 9 views

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module3 makerspace libraries technology

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  • Kevin Stranack on 17 Jun 14
     
    A description of the future of libraries being makerspaces - centres of production as well as consumption.
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  • Leticia Lafuente López on 03 Oct 14
     
    Good video! The most similar thing I have experienced in Madrid was in a Public Museum: they had creative software in a file of computers available for kids: They did their own drawings, and those were shown in several screens that were hangging on walls as paintings all around the museum, next by the "real" artists artworks. It is a peatty it was just for children to participate! By the way, it is amazing the way this woman sweats in the video!
  • noveltynotion on 31 Oct 14
     
    I can absolutely get behind this movement.
  • dudeec on 31 Oct 14
     
    More than just making technologies available, the activities here really connect the community, and that is the spirit of "open". I love this.
  • nadiameyer on 08 Nov 14
     
    Gracias por compartirlo, esta nueva tendencia de la BIblioteca como espacios de creación y producción es muy enriquecedora.
  • rafopen on 09 Nov 14
     
    This video shows the possibilities for libraries: Encouraging users to create content in addition to absorbing it. Melanie Florencio provided excellent exemplars, spanning generations (the old and the young) and showing that all can participate.
kvdmerwe

Medieval Access to information - 4 views

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open access MOOC Module 5

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  • kvdmerwe on 09 Dec 14
     
    This interesting inset describes an early classification system for medieval manuscripts, taking early steps to make information easier to access. I thought that it would be interesting to add for the group.
  • monde3297 on 10 Dec 14
     
    The reality is the present is the foundation for the future. The medieval libraries were effective and serving the needs of that generation. The same generation found loopholes that led to the development of what we call modern libraries. We no w know who to thanks for the wonderful and life and time saving GPS!
  • monde3297 on 10 Dec 14
     
    The future will always trace its existence from the past which laid down the foundation. The shape of the libraries of the future is being crafted now. The GPS we see now has its roots in the Medieval libraries.
Philip Sidaway

"The Library of the 21st century, through its online repository, is transforming the ro... - 9 views

blog.openaccessbutton.org/...g-access-is-what-librarians-do

module1 open access publishing libraries

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  • Philip Sidaway on 08 Sep 14
     
    This is a weekly series highlighting Open Access Button users from around the world, discussing their work, and sharing their stories. If you would like to participate, please email oabutton@gmail.com Professor Ernesto Priego, part of the team at City University London's Library and Information Science Course, was thankfully able to chat with us after a...
  • Jacynthe Touchette on 10 Sep 14
     
    This title is SO meaningful. People always ask what librarians do in this digital-Google-era. Librarians enable access, that is what they do! And in many ways. In educating people on open access, how to search databases, by searching databases for patrons, by searching the full-text, by contacting other libraries to get interlibrary loans, etc. etc. etc. The role of the librarian today is still very important and relevant. Technologies did not diminish the role of the librarians, technologies pushed it to very advanced, specialized and precise roles.
Kevin Stranack

Opening the Textbook: New Opportunities for Libraries and Publishers? | Ithaka S+R - 0 views

sr.ithaka.org/...ities-libraries-and-publishers

module7 libraries textbook publishers

shared by Kevin Stranack on 10 Jul 14 - No Cached
  • Kevin Stranack on 10 Jul 14
     
    "What solutions might we find within our community to solve the problem of rising textbook prices? In our latest issue brief, Nancy Maron, Ithaka S+R's Program Director for Sustainability and Scholarly Communications, looks at recent trends in textbook publishing and suggests that collaborations between university presses and academic libraries might yield a new breed of textbook more aligned to the needs of faculty and students."
Kevin Stranack

Beating the Odds: Building a Publishing "Maker" Culture | American Libraries Magazine - 1 views

www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/...lding-publishing-maker-culture

module3 makerspace public libraries ebooks

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  • Kevin Stranack on 26 Jun 14
     
    "With the emergence of new publishing tools, public libraries are able to be publishers for themselves. In essence, we can build a Maker culture for local publishing. "
  • Leticia Lafuente López on 04 Oct 14
     
    Thanks! I did not know about Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. Quite useful!
  • Matt Tibble on 19 Nov 14
     
    Two competing views on the future of publishing, and how shifts in consumer behavior to purchasing or consuming electronic content is causing such a shift in the literary world. I found it interesting to read that a number of open source software platforms were identified as the harbingers of today's self-publishing model online. I never knew Wattpad existed - watt an awesome site (pun intended). I agree with the articles viewpoint about the role that public libraries can play in this shifting landscape. A good read.
Kevin Stranack

The University Library as Incubator for Digital Scholarship (EDUCAUSE Review) | EDUCAUS... - 4 views

www.educause.edu/...-incubator-digital-scholarship

module9 library publishing digital scholarship

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  • Kevin Stranack on 23 Jun 14
     
    "By leveraging technology, we can open new doors to scholarly inquiry for ourselves and our students. Through new collaborations, we can create exciting shared spaces, both virtual and physical, where that inquiry can take place. The library is a natural home for these technology-rich spaces.
  • hreodbeorht on 13 Oct 14
     
    This article is fantastic, and speaks to just about everything I'm passionate about as an aspiring academic librarian. I'm somewhat worried about how smaller universities-my chosen workplace-will adapt to these newer models of scholarly communication and publication, and generally with how the academic conversation is changing. These exciting developments in what the university means have the potential to widen the already extensive divide between smaller and larger schools. I know the challenges section at the end talks a little bit about convincing decision makers to fund these projects, but has anyone read anything about how these changes can be made specifically by smaller or poorly funded universities?
Penelope Hamblin

Cool connected learning project at Chattanooga Public Library - 2 views

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Module2 connected learning public libraries Hive

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  • Penelope Hamblin on 09 Sep 14
     
    Chattanooga (no, I don't work or live there) is building the infrastructure for connected learning for all citizens. Gigabit broadband. Public library spaces where learners and entrepreneurs can play with all kinds of tools, not just tech ones. Make.Play.Read.Learn is a summer program offered by the library and the local Mozilla Hive Learning Community. I love the statement, "If you are reading this, you are already participating."
mbchris

IFLA Copyright & Libraries - Ruth Okediji - 0 views

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copyright access reasonable copyright IFLA International Federation of LIbrary Associations and Institutions video

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  • mbchris on 14 Oct 14
     
    Libraries advocate for copyright frameworks that balance the rights of users and creators. They play a vital role in the debate on international copyright. Stressing this point, Professor Ruth Okediji from the University of Minnesota Law School discussed in her presentation how to adjust the role and the functions of libraries in the digital environment.
Ana Muñoz de Rivera

Module 9 - 1 views

Example of how a library helps you through its installations. This tutorial from McGill University Library will show you how to start your research via subject guides. http://www.library.mcgill.ca/...

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started by Ana Muñoz de Rivera on 03 Nov 14 no follow-up yet
diigoname2

Open Access library survey - 1 views

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open access module5

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  • diigoname2 on 05 Nov 14
     
    An investigation of the role of libraries in open access funding and support within institutions
diigoname2

The Role of Libraries in Open Access | Publishers Communication Group - 3 views

www.pcgplus.com/le-of-libraries-in-open-access

open access module5

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  • diigoname2 on 05 Nov 14
     
    "The results show that at present, the responsibility for funding article processing charges (APCs) is more likely to fall on the author or granting organization than the library or institution. However, 23% of r"
  • aleksandraxhamo on 05 Nov 14
     
    This article responds to reality. Librarians are at the crossroad.
embioptera

Biodiversity Heritage Library Blog - 1 views

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open access open science

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  • embioptera on 19 Nov 14
     
    I'll preface this by saying I've shared a few things from the Biodiversity Heritage Library on Twitter. The Biodiversity Heritage Library Blog is a blog that I've been following for a few years. The Biodiversity Heritage Library is a project in coordination with the Internet Archive to digitize historic natural history journals and field notebooks. I find the digitization of field notebooks very interesting in terms of open science. In the module on open science there was a lot of discussion of modern science, but I feel it is equally important to open historic or legacy data.
monde3297

THE FUTURE OF THE BOOK - 11 views

www.buzzfeed.com/...the-future-is-never

open access

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  • petrae77 on 30 Nov 14
     
    The year I graduated high school, the media was overrun with speculation about a new technology set to shake the foundation of the world. What was it? We weren't told, exactly. All we knew was that code name "IT" was so revolutionary that we would have to rebuild our cities from scratch.
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  • kristykim on 30 Nov 14
     
    Thank you for sharing. I also heard that many universities are getting rid of their printed textbooks and only using e-texbook due to high prices that students have to pay for their printed textbooks. They may order in the printed textbook, but majority of schools are going digital.
  • siyuwang on 04 Dec 14
     
    Thank you for sharing this resource. This reminds me of a news article I read before, which is "Apple Announces E-Book Store". According to that news article, Apple announced the create of iBook store in Apple's event in Jan 27 2010, hoping to reshape the e-book industry with a vast selection of electronic books in iBook. Electronic books offered in iBook store are around the same price as Amazon's Kindle platform, but with much more functions and convenience. Taking the form of iPad, and with the support of five largest publishers in the world, iBook offers the electronic version of various books and ebbeds multimedia such as photos, videos, and audio files into books, which is revolutionary. Therefore, the rapid development of technology has promoted the rapid changes and upgrading in book industry. From traditional physical books that we buy from retailers or borrow from libraries, to the online book sellers who sell both physical books and electronic books, to today, ebook stores in portable and mobile devices, how we read, when we read, where we read, and what we read have been transformed to a large extent.
  • haileyhjw on 05 Dec 14
     
    This is a good article. Sometimes, we think new technology will be a disrupted tech to kill and totally replace old industry.But actually, for old industry, the market will shrink a lot ,but won't totally disappear.
  • Olivia Azar on 08 Dec 14
     
    What's going to happen with printed books?
  • monde3297 on 10 Dec 14
     
    It depends on which side of the fence is one sitting on. The truth is the book is here to stay.
  • monde3297 on 10 Dec 14
     
    It is interesting that whenever a new innovation is introduced, the current one is declared dead before its final time arrives. Books in whatever format are appealing to different audiences for various reasons. To think that the introduction of e-books was going to lead to a declaration of war on printed books is laughable. Books will be with us for as long as we are still in this world. Does format matter? only time will tell.
  • ukanjilal on 12 Dec 14
     
    Long back Lancaster wrote about paperless society but still we are heavily depending on paper only. Technology has fast evolved. First we talked about e-libraries then virtual libraries and now contemplating cloud based libraries. Many technologies have come and gone but paper is still ubiquitous.
nthabik

List of libraries in Nigeria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/...List_of_libraries_in_Nigeria

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  • nthabik on 27 Nov 14
     
    This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it .
  • nthabik on 27 Nov 14
     
    it would be a good idea for all the African countries to have a similar list for all types of libraries. We have been struggling with a directory for African libraries , school libraries etc
  • ben_weir_ on 28 Nov 14
     
    Thanks for the list!
Diane Vahab

Open-Source Software for Libraries - 4 views

creativelibrarian.com/library-oss

Open access MOOC Publishing module11

shared by Diane Vahab on 23 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • Diane Vahab on 23 Nov 14
     
    Librarian site from New Zealand. It's still far from comprehensive but it can provide a good start if you're looking for stuff to try. FOSS4LIB is a much larger directory of library-specific open-source projects you might also look at.
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  • ibudule on 23 Nov 14
     
    Thank you for sharing.
  • Becky E on 24 Nov 14
     
    I've used Greenstone, Koha, and Wordpress, and while Wordpress is the easiest to use, I find it the least "library-esque" of the three. Koha is excellent once you get started, and has barcode-scanning built in, which can be very useful. Greenstone I've only just started to look at, but is fairly user-friendly once you get started and has a huge community of users that can help with any number of add-ons and tutorials. Great article!
  • noku2la on 25 Nov 14
     
    Thanks, great stuff. I created a blog using WordPress.
shirley

Highlights From: "The Survey of Library Database Licensing Practices, 2014-15 Edition" - 0 views

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Module12 publishing open access knowledge open

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  • shirley on 01 Dec 14
     
    Filed by on Recently published by The Primary Research Group. The Survey of Library Database Licensing Practices, 2014-15 Edition: The report looks closely at how libraries organize their database procurement and processing bureaucracy, pinpointing the number of positions devoted to digital information, and staff time spent on tasks such as procurement and invoice processing.
Kevin Stranack

Knowledge Unlatched: A new business model for Open Access monographs? › Hybri... - 2 views

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module4 open access monograph business model

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  • Kevin Stranack on 31 Jul 14
     
    "In a nutshell, Knowledge Unlatched would act as an intermediary between a global library consortium and individual academic publishers. The latter would approach Knowledge Unlatched with titles they would like to see published in Open Access. Knowledge Unlatched would then regularly send out a list of titles to libraries which would opt in to fund the unlatching, that is, the publication in Open Access, of certain titles. The titles so funded would be released with a Creative Commons licence by the publishers which retain the right to sell special editions and extra services around the titles. "
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