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An Introduction to Resource Discovery – online seminar
October 25, 2022 @ 10:00
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. This seminar will take place over two days on Tuesday 25th October (am) & Wednesday 26th (pm).
When
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 – 10:00 BST
to
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 – 16:00 BST
Where
Online
United Kingdom
About the Event
Registration
We are sorry but this event is currently fully booked
Event Summary
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.
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
By the end of the course you will be able to
- 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
Pre-event checks
To test your system ahead of time visit https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee
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.
Accessibility
At UKSG, we are committed to ensuring an exceptional experience for all our delegates. Our aim is to make presentations as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Here’s how we achieve that:
- Closed Captioning Options: Our GoToWebinar application allows you to toggle closed captioning on or off during live sessions. You can also customise the text size and colour to suit your preferences.
- Auto-Generated Transcripts: For each recorded session, we can provide auto-generated transcripts on request.
If you have particular accessibility requirements or questions about this event, we strongly encourage you to contact events@uksg.org as soon as possible.
Programme
- Tuesday 25th October
- Wednesday 26th October
Time
Programme
Speakers
10:00
Introduction & welcome
Why we are doing this webinar?
Why discovery is an important subject in the sector?
10:20
The principles of metadata enriching and filtering to enhance resource discovery & usage
Getaneh Alemu
Solent University
See Biography
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.
11:10
Break
11:30
Enabling flawless content discovery with a downstream and upstream approach
Manisha Sanghavi
Sage Publishing
See Biography
Manisha Sanghavi has 31 years of experience in Systems Librarianship and Information Technology from TATA to SAGE Publishing. She is a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent library and information science knowledge. She drives the discoverability of SAGE products in library systems and services for the success of the products with happy clientele across the globe. She has worked through restructures handled multiple projects and achieved success. Thinking out of the box is one of the key strategies she uses to overcome the issues swiftly. On the lighter side, she has become a storyteller with versions of them and courageously passes on the blame to the lockdown. She can share real-life experiences to look at the perspective of all possible dynamics of life along with active listening.
12.15
Summary of day 1 and close
Time
Programme
Speakers
13.30
Summary of Day 1
13.40
Current trends in Electronic Resource Management and Discovery Services
Marshall Breeding
Independent Consultant
See Biography
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.
14.30
Break
14.05
Discovery of locally produced e-resources: opportunities and challenges
Sharon Farnell
University of Alberta
See Biography
Sharon Farnel(MLIS, PhD) is the Head of Metadata Strategies at the University of Alberta Library (UAL) where she works to ensure the discoverability, accessibility, and preservation of cultural resources and knowledge products. She teaches at MacEwan University and the University of Alberta in the areas of metadata, digital libraries, and information organization. Her research interests include community driven knowledge organization, critical approaches to descriptive standards and practices, and linked data as applied in the library context. She is currently a member of the CRKN Preservation and Access Committee, Co-Chair of the NISO Information Creation and Curation Topic Committee, and a Technical Contributor to the Linked Infrastructure for Networked Cultural Scholarship (LINCS) project. She has a chapter in the forthcoming book Discoverability in Digital Repositories: Systems, Perspectives, and User Studies (Taylor & Francis Group, May 2023).
15:35
Panel Session
Sharon Farnell
University of Alberta
See Biography
Sharon Farnel(MLIS, PhD) is the Head of Metadata Strategies at the University of Alberta Library (UAL) where she works to ensure the discoverability, accessibility, and preservation of cultural resources and knowledge products. She teaches at MacEwan University and the University of Alberta in the areas of metadata, digital libraries, and information organization. Her research interests include community driven knowledge organization, critical approaches to descriptive standards and practices, and linked data as applied in the library context. She is currently a member of the CRKN Preservation and Access Committee, Co-Chair of the NISO Information Creation and Curation Topic Committee, and a Technical Contributor to the Linked Infrastructure for Networked Cultural Scholarship (LINCS) project. She has a chapter in the forthcoming book Discoverability in Digital Repositories: Systems, Perspectives, and User Studies (Taylor & Francis Group, May 2023).
Marshall Breeding
Independent Consultant
See Biography
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.
Getaneh Alemu
Solent University
See Biography
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.
Manisha Sanghavi
Sage Publishing
See Biography
Manisha Sanghavi has 31 years of experience in Systems Librarianship and Information Technology from TATA to SAGE Publishing. She is a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent library and information science knowledge. She drives the discoverability of SAGE products in library systems and services for the success of the products with happy clientele across the globe. She has worked through restructures handled multiple projects and achieved success. Thinking out of the box is one of the key strategies she uses to overcome the issues swiftly. On the lighter side, she has become a storyteller with versions of them and courageously passes on the blame to the lockdown. She can share real-life experiences to look at the perspective of all possible dynamics of life along with active listening.
16:00
Wrap up and close
Registration
Sunday, August 4, 2024 – 00:00 BST – Monday, November 18, 2024 – 22:10 GMT
£ 60.00
+VAT
Member
£ 72.00
+ VAT
Non-Member
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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