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Tips and Tricks for Using Create Lists in Sierra

Presentation on using the Create List function in Sierra, a library service platform. It covers the basics of how to use create lists, some best practices, as well as some slightly more advanced uses like Import records, JSON queries, and using Regular Expressions in the search info. It was presented at the 2023 Innovative Users Group Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: Wolf, Stacey
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Automating Monthly Clean Up: No longer a babysitter

Presentation on automating the clean up of catalog records in Sierra using SQL queries and Python scripts. It was presented at the 2023 Innovative Users Group Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: Wolf, Stacey
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Don't go it alone: Sharing MarcEdit tasks to improve vendor MARC records

Poster sharing the creation of a MarcEdit task library via GitHub that can be used by catalogers or individuals in the cataloging community. It was presented at the 2022 American Library Association (ALA) Conference held in Washington, D.C.
Date: June 25, 2022
Creator: Wolf, Stacey
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative

Presentation highlighting the Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative at the University of North Texas Libraries. The Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative aims to remove some of the barriers trans individuals face accessing information and to provide more equitable access to our services and collections. The presentation shares the different phases of the project with guidance for others looking to start similar initiatives at their library, even if there is little administrative support.
Date: March 22, 2023
Creator: Condrey, Coby & Leuzinger, Julie
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leveraging Collaboration and Peer-to- Peer Strategies to Expand Outreach Efforts

Presentation highlighting changes made in the University of North Texas Libraries' Access Services Department to address changing workflows and service demands, including reallocating duties to create a position that focuses on outreach and programming for the department.
Date: July 28, 2023
Creator: Knox, Briana & Brents, Madison
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Access to Geographical Information in Library Catalogs: a Case Study (open access)

Access to Geographical Information in Library Catalogs: a Case Study

Conference paper exploring three case studies on how methods of retrieval of geographic data offered by libraries. The online catalog (Case no. 1) includes various materials available to users. Case no. 2 is Special Collections in general, including the Portal to Texas History. Case no. 3 is a particular collection digitized by UNT: The map collection of the University of Texas at Arlington.
Date: 2015
Creator: Hartsock, Ralph & Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preface [of the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications] (open access)

Preface [of the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications]

Preface of the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications. The Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications articulates OA concepts and issues while demystifying the state-of-the-art knowledge domain in the areas of OA and scholarly communications from diverse perspectives as well as implications for the information and knowledge society.
Date: April 2022
Creator: Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Object Type: Book Chapter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Role of Open Access in Enhancing Equitable Curricula and Research Outputs: Global Context (open access)

The Role of Open Access in Enhancing Equitable Curricula and Research Outputs: Global Context

Book chapter exploring the changing publishing paradigms, particularly the role of OA and how increasing open dissemination of scholarly outputs can reduce inequities in curricula and research activities.
Date: April 2022
Creator: Ford, Angela Y. & Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Object Type: Book Chapter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Digital Readiness Assessment of Countries in Africa: A Case Study Research (open access)

Digital Readiness Assessment of Countries in Africa: A Case Study Research

Conference paper seeking to answer these questions: What is the current state of digital readiness in African countries? Do existing digital readiness assessment tools, indicators, or metrics, help to assess the digital readiness of countries in Africa?
Date: October 13, 2021
Creator: Assefa, Shimelis; Rorissa, Abebe & Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Data for development: The case for Africa (open access)

Data for development: The case for Africa

Conference paper presenting the results of a systematic review of data use practices by African countries to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) #2 – agriculture.
Date: October 18, 2019
Creator: Assefa, Shimelis; Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw & Rorissa, Abebe
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Providing Open Access to Heterogeneous Information Resources without Compromising Privacy and Data Confidentiality (open access)

Providing Open Access to Heterogeneous Information Resources without Compromising Privacy and Data Confidentiality

Book chapter discussing challenges raised by concerns about ensuring long-term access to digital resources verses data confidentiality and balancing the right level of data security that addresses compliance requirements in the context of libraries and cultural heritage institutions.
Date: 2020
Creator: Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw & Helge, Kris
Object Type: Book Chapter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Open Access Initiatives in Ethiopia's Higher Learning Institutions (open access)

Open Access Initiatives in Ethiopia's Higher Learning Institutions

Book chapter outlining the state of OA policies and practices in Ethiopia's higher learning institutions.
Date: April 2022
Creator: Beyene, Melkamu; Tekle, Solomon Mekonnen & Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Object Type: Book Chapter
System: The UNT Digital Library

UNT Writing Center @ Willis

This presentation promotes the work of student employees in the UNT Writing Center located in Willis Library. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Londa, Ashra
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

How May I Help You?

This presentation shares the experiences of the author while working as a Library Services Academic Assistant that support the UNT Libraries' Access Services team. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Hoang, Thi (Monica)
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Texas Lutheran University STRENG Slides

This presentation highlights the author's work digitizing 35mm slides from the Evelyn Fielder Streng Slide Collection. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Guerrero, Brianna
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

What I've learned as a Feedback Assistant

This presentation shares the author's experiences working as a Feedback Assistant in the UNT Digital Library. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Coates, Maci
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Working with Metadata: MISAME

This presentation highlights the author's work with the UNT Digital Library collection for Mnemothèque Internationale des Arts Electroacoustiques (MISAME). It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Grattan, Francine K.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Open Access Publishing Requirements

Presentation exploring Open Access, federal mandates for public access to research data, and support services available from the UNT Libraries. It was presented as part of the Division of Research and Innovation's Research BREAKS webinar series.
Date: April 26, 2023
Creator: Martin, John Edward & Johnson-Freeman, Whitney R.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

GSA Ref Analytics Insights using Power BI

This poster explores data gathered from the UNT Libraries' reference analytics from questions submitted to the libraries. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Annadi, Arthi Reddy
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

UNT Combats National Book Ban Crisis: A GSA Perspective

This poster shares the perspective of a Graduate Student Assistant on the practice of book banning. It also highlights the author's research and resources they have helped create to document and navigate this critical topic. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Teel, Zoe (Abbie)
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Choose Your Platform: Gaming at the Media Library

This poster highlights the services provided by the UNT Media Library and the contributions of the student assistants. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 18, 2023
Creator: Chase, Emily; Carr, Ryan & Higa, Mialani
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

All-Gender Restrooms: Necessary and Possible

Poster exploring the need for all-gender restrooms and the processing for implementing them in the University of North Texas Libraries' Annex building. It was presented at the University of North Texas Equity & Diversity 2023 Conference held in Denton, Texas.
Date: March 23, 2023
Creator: Peebles, Emily; Ross, Alyssa; Ericson, Lora & Brannon, Sian
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Creating a Sustainable Professional Development Program (open access)

Creating a Sustainable Professional Development Program

Article describing a professional development program for academic librarians at a large research university that has been operating continuously for eight years. Multiple components of the program and their related practices and procedures contribute to its longevity and continuing relevance for librarians.
Date: December 8, 2022
Creator: O'Toole, Erin; Sassen, Catherine; Willis, Shannon; Guerrero, Steven & Berg, Jeremy
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Escape/Breakout Room for Juvenile Collection

Presentation of on the development of a virtual escape/breakout room by librarians at UNT to increase visibility and knowledge of the juvenile collection. This presentation provides a framework for content creation and lessons learned. It was presented at the 2022 Brick & Click Conference held on November 4, 2022.
Date: November 4, 2022
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library