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Walsh, John A., et al.
(författare)
Digital humanities in the iSchool
2022
Ingår i: Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2330-1635 .- 2330-1643. ; 73:25, s. 188-203
Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat) abstract
The interdisciplinary field known as digital humanities (DH) is represented in various forms in the teaching and research practiced in iSchools. Building on the work of an iSchools organization committee charged with exploring digital humanities curricula, we present findings from a series of related studies exploring aspects of DH teaching, education, and research in iSchools, often in collaboration with other units and disciplines. Through a survey of iSchool programs and an online DH course registry, we investigate the various education models for DH training found in iSchools, followed by a detailed look at DH courses and curricula, explored through analysis of course syllabi and course descriptions. We take a brief look at collaborative disciplines with which iSchools cooperate on DH research projects or in offering DH education. Next, we explore DH careers through an analysis of relevant job advertisements. Finally, we offer some observations about the management and administrative challenges and opportunities related to offering a new iSchool DH program. Our results provide a snapshot of the current state of digital humanities in iSchools which may usefully inform the design and evolution of new DH programs, degrees, and related initiatives.
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Golub, Koraljka, Professor, 1975-, et al.
(författare)
Searching for Swedish LGBTQI fiction: challenges and solutions
2022
Ingår i: Journal of Documentation. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0022-0418 .- 1758-7379. ; 78:7, s. 464-484
Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat) abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the needs of potential end-users of a database dedicated to Swedish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) literature (e.g. prose, poetry, drama, graphic novels/comics, and illustrated books), in order to inform the development of a database, search interface functionalities, and an LGBTQI thesaurus for fiction. Design/methodology/approach: A web questionnaire was distributed in autumn 2021 to potential end-users. The questions covered people's reasons for reading LGBTQI fiction, ways of finding LGBTQI fiction, experience of searching for LGBTQI fiction, usual search elements applied, latest search for LGBTQI fiction, desired subjects to search for, and ideal search functionalities. Findings: The 101 completed questionnaires showed that most respondents found relevant literature through social media or friends and that most obtained copies of literature from a library. Regarding desirable search functionalities, most respondents would like to see suggestions for related terms to support broader search results (i.e. higher recall). Many also wanted search support that would enable retrieving more specific results based on narrower terms when too many results are retrieved (i.e. higher precision). Over half would also appreciate the option to browse by hierarchically arranged subjects. Originality/value: This study is the first to show how readers of LGBTQI fiction in Sweden search for and obtain relevant literature. The authors have identified end-user needs that can inform the development of a new database and a thesaurus dedicated to LGBTQI fiction.
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Afrić, Vjekoslav, et al.
(författare)
Qualifications of information specialists : a case of library and information students at the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb, Croatia
2002
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
The results of this short research are a confirmation to the hypothesis that stretches throughout the area of information science and refers to the fact that knowledge of an information expert is one of the most volatile ones. Based on the analysis of four-year students' answers several areas not sufficiently present in the Department's educational programme were sorted out. Students primarily pointed to the problem of quality practicums that are, in their opinion, insufficiently covered by the programme. The same is true for courses dealing with computers in general. This primarily refers to the need to get acquainted with the area of programming and applications that are basic for the profession, as well as to introducing the courses on marketing and communicology. What students can expect is knowledge and skills that would prepare them and direct them for acquiring knowledge specific for a variety of working environments, knowledge for adaptation and development, which calls for constant development and growth.
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Badurina, Boris, et al.
(författare)
Akcija "Internet u knjižnice" i "Knjižnice na Internet" : Action “Internet into libraries” and “Libraries on the Internet”
2000
Ingår i: Vjesnik Bibliotekara Hrvatske. - 0507-1925 .- 1334-6938. ; 43:4, s. 185-196
Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat) abstract
Committee on Automation of the Croatian Library Association started in March 2000 “The Internet in Libraries” and “Libraries on the Internet” action, in co-operation with the Public Libraries Division. The aim of the action was to help Croatian public libraries with computerisation and making them and their catalogues accessible via the Internet. In the article the action is described and results of the research (the first phase of the action) are presented.
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Badurina, Boris, et al.
(författare)
Digital collection for blind and visually impaired people
2001
Ingår i: Libraries in the digital age, The Internet: ethics and legal issues Information services - practice and research. - Zagreb.
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
The digital collection has been created to the purpose of ensuring better access to information for the blind and visually impaired. New technologies enable quick and simple access to information for this group of information users which had been so far restricted to slow and expensive process of material preparation (Braille texts, audio books, large print). Speech synthesis enables the blind to surf the World Wide Web and reach the information just as people who can see do. In order to make Internet retrieval efficient for all user categories (world statistics state that between 10% and 20% of population are people with different special needs), W3C Consortium has created guidelines (http://www.w3c.org/WAI/Resources) about ways in which web pages can be made accessible for all.
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Badurina, Boris, et al.
(författare)
Digitalizacija građe : radionica
2000
Ingår i: 3. Seminar Arhivi, Knjižnice, Muzeji: Mogućnosti suradnje u okruženju globalne informacijske infrastrukture. - Zagreb : Hrvatsko knjižničarsko društvo. - 9539822505 ; , s. 254-257
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)
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Banek, Mihaela, et al.
(författare)
Active Role of the Library in the process of Democratic Learning
2001
Ingår i: Open 2001. - : Vilnius University. ; , s. 57-63
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
The role of public library in post communist countries and countries in transition does not stop with the basic library functions (book loans, children sector etc.) but its role has become more responsible as well as complex. In last few years, Croatian people, bombed by the media, are being confronted with new political terminology. What is that thing called 'democracy', what does it mean to have a 'right to elect', what kind of society is 'open society', what kind of society are we living in? These are only some frequently asked questions that ordinary Croatian citizen is looking to find an answer on. Schools, newspapers and television (mass media) are no longer enough in the process of education. Public library has to take over the role of an educator that will guide users through «secret political terminology» and enable them to take an active role in political life of their community. In the public Libraries of Zagreb and Zadar we wanted to see users' opinion about the library as a democracy learning place so we exhibited books about democracy, totalitarism, political processes, etc. We were interested in finding out if users recognize library as a place where information of political context can be find.
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Barbarić, Ana, et al.
(författare)
Istraživanje upravljanja WebPAC-om u fakultetskim knjižnicama Sveucilišta u Zagrebu : A survey of WebPAC management in libraries of the University of Zagreb
2002
Ingår i: Vjesnik Bibliotekara Hrvatske. - 0507-1925 .- 1334-6938. ; 45:4/3, s. 93-104
Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat) abstract
Effective WebPAC (OPAC accessible on the World Wide Web) implementation and administration requires a good strategy. The purpose of this research was to determine the extent to which WebPAC management in the University of Zagreb faculty libraries is supported by a defined strategy that makes a part of the general library planning, development and activities. The hypothesis was that the libraries do not have a well-developed strategy for implementing or administering the WebPAC. The conclusion is that the University of Zagreb faculty libraries insufficiently deal with WebPAC management.
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Bergenmar, Jenny, 1973, et al.
(författare)
Queerlit Database : Making Swedish LGBTQI Literature Easily Accessible
2022
Ingår i: Proceedings of the 6th Digital Humanities in the Nordic and Baltic Countries Conference (DHNB 2022). - : CEUR-WS.org. ; , s. 433-437
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
This work focuses on questions of knowledge organization related to literary fiction. How can LGBTQI fictional literature become more accessible to readers and scholars? The project Queerlit Metadata Development and Searchability for LGBTQI Literary Heritage addresses this question in two ways: by the development of a thesaurus for the description of Swedish LGBTQI literature, and by building a curated bibliographical database for this material with flexible search options. Despite the community and scholarly interest in LGBTQI literature, relevant LGBTQI literature is hard to find both for readers and researchers. Subject indexing is underdeveloped for this topic, and subject headings have been historically inadequate and offensive. The paper focuses on how LGBTQI literature can be made more easily accessible through subject indexing. This will make new research possible, such as gaining overviews of the development of specific themes over time, the presence of LGBTQI literature within or outside of the literary canon or in different genres and changing ideas and perceptions concerning sexualities and gender identities. It will also accommodate user’s needs of better access to LGBTQI themed fictional literature.
