Breaking Down the Book: Literature Review and Practice of Book Digitization Methods [VRA 2023]

Presentation exploring book digitization practices and standards and share how they are implemented by the UNT Digital Projects Lab. With a large number of books flowing into their department, the authors decided to conduct research on the methods of scanning using the equipment and software available to them. This presentation reports on their findings and what factors went into deciding what type of books get scanned where and how. Results include changes to local digitizing standards and clarified workflows based on the types of books to be scanned. It was presented at the 2023 Visual Resources Association Conference held in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 26, 2023
Creator: McIntosh, Marcia & Kellum, Christina
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Archive Activism: Memoir of a "Uniquely Nasty" Journey

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Archive Activism is a memoir of activism rooted in a new way to converse with history—by rescuing it. Archive activists discover documents and other important materials often classified, “gone missing,” or sealed that somehow escaped the fireplace or shredder. It is an approach to LGBTQ advocacy and policy activism based on citizen archivery and original archival research to effect social change. Research=Activism is the formula growing out of Charles Francis’s personal story as a gay Texan born and raised during the 1950s and 1960s in Dallas. The rescues range in time and place from Francis’s first encounter with a raucous, near-violent religious demonstration in Fort Worth to attics loaded with forgotten historic treasures of LGBTQ pioneers. Archive Activism tells how Francis helped Governor George W. Bush achieve his dream of becoming president in 2000 by reaching out to gay and lesbian supporters, the first time a Republican candidate for president formally met with gay and lesbian Americans. This inspired Francis to engage with deleted LGBTQ history by forming a historical society with an edge, a new Mattachine Society of Washington, DC. For the first time, Archive Activism reveals how LGBTQ secrets were held for decades at the LBJ Presidential Library …
Date: August 2023
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Records of Refuge: Supporting Refugee Communities' Archival Needs (open access)

Records of Refuge: Supporting Refugee Communities' Archival Needs

Data management plan for the grant, "Records of Refuge: Supporting Refugee Communities' Archival Needs."
Date: 2023-08-01/2026-07-31
Creator: Roeschley, Ana
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 34, Pages 4579-4700, August 25, 2023 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 34, Pages 4579-4700, August 25, 2023

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: August 25, 2023
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[From Passion to Profession: Sam Ivie's Library Odyssey] transcript

[From Passion to Profession: Sam Ivie's Library Odyssey]

Audio recording of an interview with Sam Ivie conducted by Justin Lemons. Explore the intriguing narrative of Sam's library career, unraveling the pivotal moments that led him to embark on this professional journey. Gain insights into the motivations, challenges, and triumphs that shaped Sam's path in the library world.
Date: August 3, 2023
Creator: Ivie, Sam & Lemons, Justin
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Charting Paths: Mark Phillips' Library Career Odyssey] transcript

[Charting Paths: Mark Phillips' Library Career Odyssey]

Audio recording of an interview with Mark Phillips as he shares the story of his initiation into the world of libraries. Delve into the details of Mark's unique journey, exploring the factors that led him to pursue a career in libraries and the milestones that shaped his professional trajectory.
Date: August 24, 2023
Creator: Phillips, Mark & Wilson, Sara
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electron Irradiation of Graphene in Air at Atmospheric Pressure: a Method for Hydrogenating Graphene for Hydrogen Storage Applications (open access)

Electron Irradiation of Graphene in Air at Atmospheric Pressure: a Method for Hydrogenating Graphene for Hydrogen Storage Applications

Data management plan for the grant, "Electron Irradiation of Graphene in Air at Atmospheric Pressure: a Method for Hydrogenating Graphene for Hydrogen Storage Applications."
Date: 2023-08-01/2026-07-31
Creator: Pérez, José M.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas 529 Update, August 2023 (open access)

Texas 529 Update, August 2023

Quarterly newsletter discussing news, updates, and other information of interest to participants in college saving programs offered by the state of Texas.
Date: August 2023
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Charting Paths: Shaun Seibel's Library Odyssey] transcript

[Charting Paths: Shaun Seibel's Library Odyssey]

A captivating exploration of Shaun Seibel's library career journey in this engaging interview with Justin Lemons. Shaun shares insights into the beginnings of his library career, discussing the pivotal moments and motivations that led him down this professional path.
Date: August 31, 2023
Creator: Seibel, Shaun & Lemons, Justin
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Diane Bruxvoort: Navigating the Library Landscape] transcript

[Diane Bruxvoort: Navigating the Library Landscape]

Audio recording of an interview with Diane Bruxvoort as she shares the fascinating story of her initiation into the library career. From the beginnings of her journey to the motivations that led her down the library career path, Diane provides valuable insights into her professional growth.
Date: August 1, 2023
Creator: Bruxvoort, Diane & Lemons, Justin
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Garber Billings News (Garber, Okla.), Vol. 123, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 24, 2023 (open access)

Garber Billings News (Garber, Okla.), Vol. 123, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 24, 2023

Weekly newspaper from Garber, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 2023
Creator: Deeds, Lacey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Unveiling the Library Odyssey: Jacob Mangum's Career Chronicles] transcript

[Unveiling the Library Odyssey: Jacob Mangum's Career Chronicles]

A captivating exploration of Jacob Mangum's library career in this engaging interview with Sara Wilson. Discover the origins of Jacob's journey, his motivations for choosing the library career path, and the milestones that shaped his professional trajectory. Gain insights into the experiences and insights that have fueled Jacob's passion for libraries.
Date: August 30, 2023
Creator: Mangum, Jacob & Wilson, Sara
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library