This Tech Talks presentation covers the principles that apply to "good" digital collections and analyzes how objects, metadata, and the user interface together create the users' experience of a collection.

Heat removal for power semiconductor devices is critical for robust operation. Because there are different packaging options, different thermal management technologies, and a range of applications, there is a need for a methodology to match cooling technologies and package configurations to target applications. To meet this need, a methodology was developed to compare the sensitivity of cooling technologies on the overall package thermal performance over a range of power semiconductor packaging configurations. The results provide insight into the trade-offs associated with cooling technologies and package configurations. The approach provides a method for comparing new developments in power semiconductor packages and identifying potential thermal control technologies for the package. The results can help users select the appropriate combination of packaging configuration and cooling technology for the desired application.

This presentation discusses the relationship of electronic reference and the development of distance education programs with data and research findings.

This presentation was delivered at the ASHRAE 2010 Annual Summer Conference on June 27, 2010, and addresses humidity and AC loads in energy efficient houses.

This presentation illustrates the metadata tools, workflows, and quality control measures at the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries' Digital Projects Unit.

Presentation about compressed natural gas in municipal fleets, assessing investment profitability, the VICE model, base-case scenarios, and pressing questions for fleet owners.

This presentation discusses the University of North Texas (UNT) Digital Library Program and possible solutions for sudden growth in digital content.

Presentation for the 2011 Phoenix Staff Development Day discussing how to assess the critical thinking skills of students in single library instruction classes. The challenges and solutions are discussed, as well as a recommendation for, and example of, a library instruction worksheet that can be used.

This presentation discusses selecting and assessing practicum students, the goals and competencies, learning objectives, and gives examples of necessary skills.

Presentation on metadata schemas and utilizing flexibility in the metadata to address the needs of diverse collections.

This presentation discusses assessment techniques used to guide library service improvements. The assessments used are part of a triangulation method that uses three approaches of assessment in order to determine specific user needs and areas for improvement.

Presentation for the 2011 American Library Association Annual Conference discussing assessments of library support for distance learning at the University of North Texas (UNT). The methods used include LibQUAL+ surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies.

In this Tech Talk presentation, the authors demonstrate simple ways to improve a photograph by making use of camera controls and by considering location, lighting, and composition. The authors will introduce basic information about using manual camera settings to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and the authors will discuss specific "shooting" situations such as portraits, group photos, and events.

This presentation was presented at the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) Awardee Conference in Washington, D.C. The presentation describes the NDNP New Mexico project's experience encoding ALTO OCR file language codes to enable enhanced discovery of its Spanish language content on the Chronicling America website.

This presentation was presented at the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) Awardee Conference in Washington, D.C. The presentation describes a quality review of digital newspapers and lessons learned at the University of North Texas (UNT).

This presentation accompanies an essay that was awarded a Nicholas and Anna Ricco Award for 2013. In this presentation, the author discusses media ethics and how changes in journalism and technology have led to new ethical dilemmas.

Presentation for the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) Global Resources Roundtable. This presentation discusses the Chronicles in Preservation Project and born-digital activities at the University of North Texas (UNT).

Presentation for the 2014 Digital Library Federation (DLF) Annual Forum. This presentation discusses a pilot project by the University of North Texas and the University of Florida to develop a peer-to-peer process for becoming a Trusted Digital Repository.

Presentation for the 2015 Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Government Documents Round Table Section (GODART) Breakfast Meeting. This presentation discusses advocating to grow collections and mentoring to grow leaders.

Presentation for the 2015 International Internet Preservation Consortium General Assembly. This presentation discusses the Big UK Domain Data for the Arts and Humanities (BUDDAH) project and its project outcomes for improving the use of web archives for analysis.

Presentation for the 2015 International Internet Preservation Consortium General Assembly. This presentation discusses the steps of co-developing access to the UK Web Archive.

Presentation for the 2015 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL). This presentation discusses emerging trends and evolving issues in open access and scholarly communication.

Presentation for the 2015 International Internet Preservation Consortium General Assembly. This presentation discusses the creation of personal archives in the digital age.

Presentation for the 2015 International Internet Preservation Consortium General Assembly. This presentation provides an overview of research projects analyzing data from the UK Web Archive.