An Exploratory Study of the Description Field in the Digital Public Library of America (open access)

An Exploratory Study of the Description Field in the Digital Public Library of America

This paper presents results of an exploratory, quantitative analysis regarding the application of a free-text Description metadata element and data values associated with this element within aggregated metadata harvested from the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA).
Date: October 14, 2016
Creator: Tarver, Hannah; Zavalina, Oksana & Phillips, Mark Edward
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sustaining your Organization’s Future: Mentoring and Succession Planning in Libraries

Webinar for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. This presentation discusses results of a recent survey of librarians on the prevalence of succession and mentoring plans in academic, public, school, and special libraries, and includes conclusions, best practices, and takeaways for increased mentoring and succession planning
Date: March 14, 2018
Creator: Leuzinger, Julie & Rowe, Jennifer
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Evolving Landscape of Scholarly Communication: Stakeholders' Roles in a Global Ecosystem

Presentation for a panel at the 2014 University Partnerships Workshop, sponsored by the U. S. Department of State and the U. S. Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan. This presentation discusses the evolving landscape of scholarly communication and stakeholders' roles in a global ecosystem.
Date: November 14, 2014
Creator: Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw & Hawkins, Kevin S.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Newspaper Preservation through Collaboration and Communication: The Texas Digital Newspaper Program

Presentation discussing the history and background, external support, communication, technology, and workflow of The Texas Digital Newspaper Program at the University of North Texas Libraries.
Date: August 14, 2013
Creator: Krahmer, Ana & Phillips, Mark Edward
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Collaborative Approach to Address Scholarly Communications and Digital Curation Challenges

Presentation for the Cross Timbers Library Collaborative (CTLC) Scholarly Communications and Digital Curation (SCDC) Affinity Group 2013 Summer Meeting. In this presentation, the authors discuss collaborative approaches to address scholarly communications and digital curation challenges.
Date: June 14, 2013
Creator: Helge, Kris; Waugh, Laura & Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Introduction to Metadata

Presentation on what metadata is, the differences in syntax and semantics in metadata, and examples of associations and organizations that have developed metadata schemas.
Date: April 14, 2010
Creator: Tarver, Hannah
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Resource Discovery Systems at the UNT Libraries (open access)

Resource Discovery Systems at the UNT Libraries

Report on resource discovery systems at the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries.
Date: September 14, 2011
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward; Weng, Neena; Thomale, Jason & Hicks, William
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Stop Using Cheesy Clip Art: Designing Better Graphics

This presentation discusses graphics. The author argues against using clip art and instead offers alternative options including tips for taking better photographs.
Date: May 14, 2010
Creator: Hoffman, Starr
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Graphic Editing for the Non-Techie: Using Photoshop or Free Programs

This presentation discusses graphic editing. It includes basic rules of thumb, basic graphic editing skills, pros and cons of Photoshop, basic Photoshop tools, and alternatives to Photoshop.
Date: May 14, 2010
Creator: Hoffman, Starr
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library