IIIF and the UNT Digital Collections

Presentation for the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) Archives Community Group virtual meeting held on May 12, 2020. The presentation is a demonstration of the IIIF by the University of North Texas' digital collections.
Date: May 12, 2020
Creator: Hicks, William & McIntosh, Marcia
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Piloting OpenProject for Digital Projects

Presentation describing the development of project management systems for digital projects by piloting the open-source software OpenProject. It was presented at the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2022 which was held virtually on May 23, 2022.
Date: May 23, 2022
Creator: McIntosh, Marcia
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Saving the Byrds: Reshaping Digitization Workflows for Photographic Materials

Presentation detailing the customized workflow established for the creation of the Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection in the UNT Digital Library, as well as the unique problems and solutions that arose throughout the course of the project. It was presented at the 2023 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2023
Creator: Ekberg, Samantha
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Breaking Down the Book: Literature Review and Practice of Book Digitization Methods

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 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2023
Creator: McIntosh, Marcia & Kellum, Christina
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Decision Trees for Answering User Feedback

Presentation on how feedback is handled by the University of North Texas Digital Library, including the management system, staffing resources, and some historical data. It focuses on the creation of decision trees to guide staff members through answering different types of questions and requests. It was presented at the 2023 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2023
Creator: Fisher, Sarah Lynn & Coates, Maci
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Digitization at the Portal to Texas History

The presentation introduces the process of digitizing material into the Portal to Texas History. It was presented at the 2020 Texas Association of Museums Conference. The history of the repository, digitization standards, and workflows are discussed along with some lessons learned.
Date: May 13, 2020
Creator: McIntosh, Marcia & Mangum, Jake
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Perils of Complexity: A Multi-Stage Study to Determine Necessary Images for Digitized Scrapbook Representation (open access)

The Perils of Complexity: A Multi-Stage Study to Determine Necessary Images for Digitized Scrapbook Representation

Article on a multi-stage project to examine current practices and gain user perspectives on the images needed for optimal scrapbook representation in a digital library. The results from their work have enabled the implementation of clear guidelines on scrapbook digitization at their institution that can be applied throughout the field.
Date: May 17, 2021
Creator: Willis, Shannon & McIntosh, Marcia
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Carry On: One Digitization Lab's Journey Through Temporary Displacement

Presentation on the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) upgrades at the University of North Texas Library which required the displacement of the Digital Projects Lab staff and students from their lab for an estimated six weeks. With little access to digitization equipment, the lab planned to continue running during that period. By presenting the preparation and planning for the move, the logistics of the transition, and the results from the experience, the authors hope to share their strategies for digitization lab mobility and continued, off-site productivity. It was presented at the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries held virtually on May 24-26, 2021.
Date: May 25, 2021
Creator: Pankonien, Ailie; McIntosh, Marcia & Willis, Shannon
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library