When
to
November 09 2023 - 16:00
Where
Online
United Kingdom
About the Event
Resource Discovery is a new seminar which gives an overview of what is discovery from the point of view of librarians, content providers and the technology services. It gives attendees insight into the discovery services landscape, metadata and processes behind the scenes.
Registration
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Who should attend?
This event will be valuable to anyone responsible for supporting discovery for e-resources in libraries and content providers or who are seeking a basic understanding of what is discovery and an introduction to some of the technology services that support scholarly communications.
The seminar will impart a practical understanding of the technological challenges and of metadata as key element of discovery.
Course Level and previous knowledge required
The course level is for beginners. Some familiarity with the different types of online scholarly content may be helpful, for example ejournals, ebooks and online databases. If you are new to this area, it may be worth first attending the UKSG Introduction to E-Resources which gives an overview of different types of resources and how they are published and provided online. This course is also suitable for people who needs a refresher (after a career break or moving jobs) as Discovery is a moving landscape.
Otherwise, no previous knowledge is required. In particular, please note that this is not a technical course, and no programming skills are required.
Learning objectives
- Understand the main elements of discovery.
- Understand libraries, system vendors and content providers understanding of discovery and process.
- Understand the role of metadata on the discovery process.
- Understanding of basic standards and terminology use in discovery
Attendee Information
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Accessibility
UKSG wants to provide the best possible experience for all our delegates, making presentations as accessible and inclusive as possible. Our intention were possible is to strongly encourage our speakers to provide auto generated closed captioning for both live and recorded events as well as to make sure their slides are as easy as possible for all people to read. In addition we can provide auto generated transcripts post event for each of the recorded sessions on request.
If you have particular accessibility needs or questions about this seminar/webinar, we welcome you to contact events@uksg.org
Recording
The sessions will be recorded and available to all registered delegates after the event, so if you unable to join us live or want to review any presentation this will be available.
Programme
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Speakers
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10:00
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Welcome and Introduction
Anja van Hoek
Amsterdam University Press
Anja van Hoek has recently joined the organisation Her previous role was as a Program Manager Online Resources at Brill, where she is overseeing Brill’s online publishing program. A major part of her role is the coordination of the various aspects - relating to Brill’s online publishing program - between publishing, sales and marketing. Working closely with the Data and Platform Teams within Brill’s Operation department she plays an important role in monitoring usage data. |
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10:15
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The role of metadata for resource discoveryIn this presentation, I aim to provide metadata definitions, purposes and applications for resource discovery and usage. I’ll also argue the importance of continuously updating, correcting, cleaning, linking, sharing and reusing metadata through an iterative, continuous and community-driven effort. I’ll outline four metadata principles, namely metadata enriching, linking, openness and filtering. I also argue that metadata creation and enhancement is a continuous process involving authors, publishers, suppliers, librarians and users – indicating a shift from metadata simplicity to enrichment. 
Getaneh Alemu
Solent University
Dr Getaneh Alemu is a Cataloguing and Metadata Librarian at Solent University since 2014 and author of books and articles on metadata, including The Future of Enriched, Linked, Open and Filtered Metadata (Facet, 2022) and An Emergent Theory of Digital Library Metadata: Enrich then Filter (2015, Chandos). He served as a member of IFLA's Linked Data Technical Sub-Committee (LIDATEC) and served as the Program Chair for the International Conference on Metadata and Semantics Research (MTSR-2017) and as Workshop Chair for MTSR-2018. He is also an editorial board member of three LIS journals. In addition to his professional roles, Getaneh teaches a metadata and taxonomies module at Dundee University on a part-time basis. He received his Ph.D. in Metadata (Information Science) from the University of Portsmouth in 2014. |
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11:05
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Break |
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11:25
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Discovery services at a publishing house
Katinka Bratvold
Brill
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12:20
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Wrap up and close |
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Speakers
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13:30
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Introduction and summary of day 1
Magaly Bascones
Gale, part of Cengage Group
Magaly Bascones has more than 15 years’ experience in Discovery, Metadata and Usage in libraries, content providers and a service provider. Magaly has worked in several types of libraries and has contributed to different working groups and committees internationally. Currently, she is Discovery and Usage Manager for Gale, art of the Cengage Group
Anja van Hoek
Amsterdam University Press
Anja van Hoek has recently joined the organisation Her previous role was as a Program Manager Online Resources at Brill, where she is overseeing Brill’s online publishing program. A major part of her role is the coordination of the various aspects - relating to Brill’s online publishing program - between publishing, sales and marketing. Working closely with the Data and Platform Teams within Brill’s Operation department she plays an important role in monitoring usage data. |
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13:40
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Resource Management and Discovery: Impact of AI and other Technology TrendsThe technologies used for the management of electronic resources have steadily matured over the last decade. Yet the ongoing trajectory of this aspect of library work remains far from complete. The multiple models of open access publishing, expectations for integration with linked data environments and the surging interest in artificial intelligence add new challenges and opportunities to the realm of electronic resource management and discovery. 
Marshall Breeding
Library Technology Guides
Marshall Breeding is an independent consultant, speaker, and author. He is the creator and editor of Library Technology Guides and the libraries.org online directory of libraries on the Web. His column Systems Librarian appears in Computers in Libraries; he is the Editor for Library Technology Newsletter, published through Library Technology Guides. From 2002 through 2021 he was the editor and contributor for Smart Libraries Newsletter published by the American Library Association, and has authored the annual Library Systems Report published in American Libraries since 2014 and in Library Journal from 2002-2013. He has authored fourteen issues of ALA's Library Technology Reports, and has written many other articles and book chapters. Marshall has edited or authored eight books. He regularly teaches workshops and gives presentations at library conferences on a wide range of topics. |
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14:30
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Break |
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14:50
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Library eResource Discovery at University of StrathclydeAs Electronic Resources (eResources) Librarian at University of Strathclyde, a major part of my role involves setting up newly acquired eResources, trial eResources, and eResources which have recently migrated to a different platform. In this presentation I will discuss the set-up work required to make these resources discoverable to our users. I will describe our current workflows at University of Strathclyde, using examples of eResources in our library collection. I will outline the challenges we commonly encounter, considerations and decisions we need to make, and the types of feedback we commonly give to eResource providers. 
Fiona Tinto
University of Strathclyde
Fiona Tinto is Electronic Resources (eResources) Librarian at University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, where she has worked since 2016. Based within the Acquisitions & Financial Management department, Fiona's role involves management of the library's electronic content, with particular focus on discovery, maintaining access, trials and evaluation. Prior to joining Strathclyde, Fiona worked as Library Assistant within Acquisitions at University of Stirling, having completed an MSc in Information and Library studies at Strathclyde. |
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15:40
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Wrap up and close |
Feedback
Thank you for putting it together, most of it really helped build my knowledge around discovery and the importance of metadata
Registration
£ 70.00 + £ 14.00 VAT
UKSG Members
£ 82.00 + £ 16.40 VAT
UKSG Non-Members
NB: UKSG reserves the right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control without being obliged to refund monies.
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Cancellations
The closing date for cancellations is Monday 16th October, after which date cancellations will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellation should be sent into writing to events@uksg.org. All registrants will be sent a link to a recording after the event.
NB: UKSG reserves the right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control without being obliged to refund monies.