Access Lab 2020: Switching from EzProxy to OpenAthensOpenAthens
Access Lab 2020: Switching from EzProxy to OpenAthens: how and why one small urban university’s library elected to make the change and what it learnt
Joanna Kolendo, e-resources & reference librarian, Chicago State University, US
Access Lab 2020: What OpenAthens can do for you: creative applications for th...OpenAthens
This document discusses OpenAthens implementation at Millersville University. It provides an overview of Millersville's needs around authentication and access, the timeline of OpenAthens deployment, how it supports dual-institution programs through attribute sharing between identity providers, working with IT to enable granular usage reporting, and examples of how OpenAthens improved access to resources like ILLiad. Future plans include expanded attribute-based reporting, increased OpenAthens integration across more applications and services, and course-based access through the university's student information system API.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Tim Lull and Chad Smith - Cultivating your onlin...OpenAthens
The document discusses strategies for improving library discovery and the end user experience. It emphasizes making library resources easy to find through a unified discovery service that allows full-text searching across databases. The discovery service should integrate well with the library website, authenticate users smoothly, and provide an intuitive interface optimized for mobile users. Data on several libraries shows discovery services dramatically increasing usage of online resources. Integrating with OpenAthens single sign-on can streamline authentication across devices for users. The Stacks discovery platform is highlighted as focusing on usability, design, and plug-and-play integrations to create the best digital experience for patrons and librarians.
Crowdsourcing the Maintenance of E-Resource Metadata: How WorldCat Knowledge ...Charleston Conference
This document discusses OCLC's WorldCat knowledge base and its Cooperative Management Initiative to improve metadata quality. It notes that the knowledge base contains metadata on electronic resources from over 5,800 providers. Through the Initiative, member libraries can approve/deny provider changes and add/update their own records. While cooperative management has increased transparency and prevented bad data, challenges include inconsistent participation, a lack of change protection, and the need for clearer guidelines. The document calls for balancing provider and community contributions to better leverage crowdsourcing for metadata maintenance.
The document discusses how the UC San Diego Library embedded library resources directly into the university's learning management system, WebCT. By collaborating with campus partners, the library was able to link directly from course pages to curated subject guides of the library's top 5 resources for over 90% of subjects. This increased the visibility and accessibility of library resources for faculty and students. Key lessons included the importance of cross-campus collaboration, maintenance planning, and designating staff roles for ongoing web updates and content ownership. Embedding library resources directly into the systems users interact with on a daily basis helps place the library in the information space of the campus community.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Trevor Hough - Case study - University of LeedsOpenAthens
The University of Leeds chose to implement OpenAthens single sign-on for online library resources to replace its aging SHIBBOLETH system. OpenAthens offers a cloud-based SAML authentication service that is interoperable with existing technologies and provides centralized reporting on resource usage. The implementation will occur in two phases - replacing the on-campus SHIBBOLETH with OpenAthens, then updating off-campus access points. This will create a unified single sign-on system across the university, replacing the three previous user experiences.
Strategies To Make Library Resources DiscovableSuhui Ho
This document discusses strategies to make library resources more discoverable on the web. It suggests focusing navigation on resources, separating resources from services, using subject portals to group related resources and expertise, and embedding widgets to alert users of new resources. User surveys found that users understand library resources are better than Google but have difficulty finding resources on library websites. The strategies aim to guide users to resources through task-oriented design and pulling relevant content to library homepages.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Catherine Micklethwaite - Case study - NHSOpenAthens
The document discusses research conducted by Catherine Micklethwaite on the future of resource discovery in the NHS. It finds that currently NHS libraries use a variety of library management systems, with over 20 different systems in use. Some libraries have discovery systems to search resources. The research aims to understand what systems are wanted for the future, including easy searching, seamless access to resources, and a national inter-library loan system. Realizing these goals faces challenges regarding authentication, getting all NHS libraries to agree to share data and systems, and the financial costs of implementing new national systems.
Libraries are running two spaces - physical and virtual. The e-Library or library's online presence is not the traditional library website. What new roles and skills are required to run a virtual library?
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Kris Botyriute - User centred designOpenAthens
This document discusses how user-centered design can transform the university library experience. It begins by examining the different needs and behaviors of the library's main user groups - academic staff and students. It then outlines some of the main challenges students face in accessing online resources through the library, such as paywalls and the need to login. The rest of the document introduces user-centered design and provides guidance on how libraries can apply this approach, including conducting guerrilla user research to better understand student needs and behaviors, and experimenting with solutions to common problems like accessibility barriers.
Digital Library user experience: sconul conferenceBen Showers
Libraries now require a broader range of skills including design, data literacy, and web development rather than specialization, as library systems move to the web; this challenges libraries to attract and manage staff with these new skills, such as through employing students.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Adam Snook - Quick wins for an easier user journ...OpenAthens
The document discusses improving the user experience for accessing online resources through federated authentication. It notes that login can be a barrier and libraries try to improve discovery. The OpenAthens redirector provides a single sign-on link structure to check location and authenticate users. Personalization across platforms is now possible through federated access without compromising privacy. The RA21 initiative aims to facilitate seamless access across devices and locations through alternatives to IP authentication using existing federated technologies. Improving the organization discovery experience, providing personalization linked to login, and account linking features can enhance the user experience.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Jon Bentley and David Orrell - Authentication la...OpenAthens
This document discusses digital identities and trust. It notes that libraries are uniquely trusted spaces and curate information resources. Digital identities can create value through trust in technology. A federation is a network of trust between the end user, library, and publisher. Maintaining trust involves factors like quality, user experience, security, privacy, transparency, community, compliance, and commerce. Access is based on payment, not magic. The document poses the question of digital identity and trust.
Use Google Analytics Stats to Improve WebsiteSuhui Ho
This document discusses how to use Google Analytics to understand website visitors and improve a website. It recommends using Google Analytics reports to analyze popular content, traffic sources, and visitor navigation behavior. This can help with decisions about content priorities, information architecture, search engine optimization, and evaluating website services. The presenter provides an overview of key Google Analytics reports and how understanding visitor data can help improve a website.
This document discusses legacy library systems and the benefits of migrating to a library services platform (LSP). It defines legacy systems as those based on outdated technologies that cannot meet new requirements or allow for growth. Most current library systems fall into this category. An LSP is described as a new approach that delivers all library management, administration, and user services through a single, unified experience using microservices and other modern architectures. Key benefits of an LSP include scalability, interoperability, reduced costs, and enabling innovation to support future library trends.
The HIKE project aimed to evaluate integrating data between the KB+ knowledge base and local systems, and evaluating Intota as a potential replacement for the traditional library management system. It mapped existing electronic resources workflows and found inefficiencies in dealing with different formats. It tested KB+ and compared it to 360 Resource Manager, finding KB+ better for managing deals. The project recommended next steps including adopting Summon, embedding KB+ and 360 in workflows, and forming an Intota working group.
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) implemented a new
commercial Resource Discovery Service at the same time as it
changed to the Koha Open Source Library Management System. In doing so it moved away from using Google Scholar, as its main platform, at a time when many universities are deciding to only use Google Scholar. Hear about the debate between commercial and non-commercial services and why UH made the decisions it did. After 18 months was it the right decision? What has been the impact on library services and library users?
This document outlines a case study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) on integrating library instruction materials directly into student workflows using the Lean Library plugin.
The UEA librarians wanted to make instruction materials more accessible by embedding them where students work, rather than expecting students to come to the library. They added relevant instruction content to Lean Library and configured it to appear at relevant points in students' research processes.
This "point of need" access significantly increased usage of instruction materials. For example, guidance on the EBSCO CINAHL database increased 55 times when delivered within the database, rather than separately. UEA and Lean Library plan to further streamline this approach.
This document discusses federated access management (FAM) solutions for distance learning programs at the University of London. It provides background on the university's international distance learning programs and its use of OpenAthens and Shibboleth for single sign-on access. It outlines what students, researchers, librarians, and administrators want from a FAM solution, including seamless access to resources, portability, and ease of use. The main drawbacks of current solutions are that they do not fully meet user needs and require multiple logins. There is a need for a more flexible solution that provides single sign-on access to all student services and resources to improve the student experience and support retention in distance learning programs.
OA in the Library Collection: The Challenge of Identifying and Managing Open ...NASIG
Librarians, researchers, and the general public have largely embraced the concept of open access (OA). Yet, incorporating OA resources into existing discovery and tracking systems is often a complicated process. Open access material can be delivered through a variety of publishing or archival mechanisms, creating certain challenges, particularly for those managing e-resources. Although an increasing proportion of research output is becoming open access each year, organization and discovery of these resources remains imperfect.
The debate between the relative merits of Green and Gold OA is regularly discussed in academic circles but less attention is devoted towards Hybrid OA and the challenges inherent in this model. Most major publishers offer open access through one or more of these models, but open access metadata standards seem to be lacking among these content providers. The presenters will discuss some of these challenges identified in the literature and through other mechanisms, including data gathered by NISO and an original survey. By identifying these issues, the scholarly communication community can work together to improve discovery for end users.
Chris Bulock
Electronic Resources Librarian, SIUE Lovejoy Library
Chris is an Electronic Resources Librarian and NASIG member from the St. Louis area. His research and work are focused on improving the library user's experience. Chris is the recipient of the 2012 HARRASSOWITZ Charleston Conference Scholarship.
Nathan Hosburgh
Discovery & Systems Librarian, Rollins College
Nate Hosburgh is currently the Discovery & Systems Librarian at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida as part of a revamped Collections & Systems department that includes ILL, collection development, acquisitions, systems, and technical services. Previously, he held positions managing e-resources at Montana State University and managing interlibrary loan & document delivery at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne
Finding the time and resources to do all the ongoing authority work you'd like to do is nearly impossible! Join our co-presenters to hear about their local best practices for developing sustainable authority work processes.
This document discusses challenges related to library management systems (LMS) and strategies for addressing them. It lists the biggest challenges as climate and culture, value for money, shared services, user experience, staff experience, analytics, and integration. It provides links to resources on LMS change sessions, value challenges, integration challenges, checklists, and examples of enterprise and library platform perspectives. The document is intended to help those who are about to procure a new LMS.
What can SAML / Shibboleth do for your institution? OpenAthens
This document discusses federated access management using SAML/Shibboleth single sign-on. It describes how federated access management allows users to securely access digital content and services from their home institution with a single credential. Federations like InCommon and OpenAthens allow institutions and publishers to connect once and then reuse the connection for multiple resources, lowering implementation costs. The document also notes some challenges with SAML/Shibboleth like age and network security, and suggests "user-managed access" as a potential next step beyond SAML.
Is democracy the right system? Building an engaged RDM community - Marta Tepe...Mari Tinnemans
This document summarizes Dr. Marta Teperek's presentation on building an engaged research data management (RDM) community at the University of Cambridge. It describes how the initial top-down approach to mandating RDM policies faced resistance from researchers. An alternative approach involved understanding researchers' perspectives, collaborating across the university, and empowering researchers to help shape RDM services and policies. This led to increased data sharing and positive feedback on training. While time-consuming, taking a democratic approach helped build trust and engagement from the research community.
This document discusses HighWire's next generation collections and connecting publishers to individual researchers. It describes HighWire's new Stackly tool, which allows researchers to build custom collections across publications and share them. This helps publishers extend their reach beyond individual sites. The document outlines how Stackly captures the full content engagement cycle, including interactions and conversations around publications. It maintains that providing end-user tools that benefit both publishers and researchers is key to connecting to individuals in their workflow.
How evolving access needs for research is redefining the library role - Jisc ...Jisc
The document discusses the evolving needs of library access and how this is redefining the role of libraries. It explores opportunities and challenges related to off-site access through a survey of librarians' experiences. Key findings include that demand for remote access is growing but also creating user experience challenges as systems struggle to seamlessly support access from varied locations. The document considers how seamless access could mean single sign-on access to resources from any location without barriers.
Behavior studies show that more and more people visiting libraries want to find materials and information on their own. This presents a challenge for librarians: how can they best help these self-directed readers? While many libraries use traditional strategies with book displays and bibliographies, today’s readers need more. This webinar will share the latest results of patron browsing behaviors and offer innovative practices to help you engage patrons with passive programming ideas and self-directed pathways.
#BeyondBookDisplays
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Catherine Micklethwaite - Case study - NHSOpenAthens
The document discusses research conducted by Catherine Micklethwaite on the future of resource discovery in the NHS. It finds that currently NHS libraries use a variety of library management systems, with over 20 different systems in use. Some libraries have discovery systems to search resources. The research aims to understand what systems are wanted for the future, including easy searching, seamless access to resources, and a national inter-library loan system. Realizing these goals faces challenges regarding authentication, getting all NHS libraries to agree to share data and systems, and the financial costs of implementing new national systems.
Libraries are running two spaces - physical and virtual. The e-Library or library's online presence is not the traditional library website. What new roles and skills are required to run a virtual library?
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Kris Botyriute - User centred designOpenAthens
This document discusses how user-centered design can transform the university library experience. It begins by examining the different needs and behaviors of the library's main user groups - academic staff and students. It then outlines some of the main challenges students face in accessing online resources through the library, such as paywalls and the need to login. The rest of the document introduces user-centered design and provides guidance on how libraries can apply this approach, including conducting guerrilla user research to better understand student needs and behaviors, and experimenting with solutions to common problems like accessibility barriers.
Digital Library user experience: sconul conferenceBen Showers
Libraries now require a broader range of skills including design, data literacy, and web development rather than specialization, as library systems move to the web; this challenges libraries to attract and manage staff with these new skills, such as through employing students.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Adam Snook - Quick wins for an easier user journ...OpenAthens
The document discusses improving the user experience for accessing online resources through federated authentication. It notes that login can be a barrier and libraries try to improve discovery. The OpenAthens redirector provides a single sign-on link structure to check location and authenticate users. Personalization across platforms is now possible through federated access without compromising privacy. The RA21 initiative aims to facilitate seamless access across devices and locations through alternatives to IP authentication using existing federated technologies. Improving the organization discovery experience, providing personalization linked to login, and account linking features can enhance the user experience.
OpenAthens Conference 2018 - Jon Bentley and David Orrell - Authentication la...OpenAthens
This document discusses digital identities and trust. It notes that libraries are uniquely trusted spaces and curate information resources. Digital identities can create value through trust in technology. A federation is a network of trust between the end user, library, and publisher. Maintaining trust involves factors like quality, user experience, security, privacy, transparency, community, compliance, and commerce. Access is based on payment, not magic. The document poses the question of digital identity and trust.
Use Google Analytics Stats to Improve WebsiteSuhui Ho
This document discusses how to use Google Analytics to understand website visitors and improve a website. It recommends using Google Analytics reports to analyze popular content, traffic sources, and visitor navigation behavior. This can help with decisions about content priorities, information architecture, search engine optimization, and evaluating website services. The presenter provides an overview of key Google Analytics reports and how understanding visitor data can help improve a website.
This document discusses legacy library systems and the benefits of migrating to a library services platform (LSP). It defines legacy systems as those based on outdated technologies that cannot meet new requirements or allow for growth. Most current library systems fall into this category. An LSP is described as a new approach that delivers all library management, administration, and user services through a single, unified experience using microservices and other modern architectures. Key benefits of an LSP include scalability, interoperability, reduced costs, and enabling innovation to support future library trends.
The HIKE project aimed to evaluate integrating data between the KB+ knowledge base and local systems, and evaluating Intota as a potential replacement for the traditional library management system. It mapped existing electronic resources workflows and found inefficiencies in dealing with different formats. It tested KB+ and compared it to 360 Resource Manager, finding KB+ better for managing deals. The project recommended next steps including adopting Summon, embedding KB+ and 360 in workflows, and forming an Intota working group.
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) implemented a new
commercial Resource Discovery Service at the same time as it
changed to the Koha Open Source Library Management System. In doing so it moved away from using Google Scholar, as its main platform, at a time when many universities are deciding to only use Google Scholar. Hear about the debate between commercial and non-commercial services and why UH made the decisions it did. After 18 months was it the right decision? What has been the impact on library services and library users?
This document outlines a case study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) on integrating library instruction materials directly into student workflows using the Lean Library plugin.
The UEA librarians wanted to make instruction materials more accessible by embedding them where students work, rather than expecting students to come to the library. They added relevant instruction content to Lean Library and configured it to appear at relevant points in students' research processes.
This "point of need" access significantly increased usage of instruction materials. For example, guidance on the EBSCO CINAHL database increased 55 times when delivered within the database, rather than separately. UEA and Lean Library plan to further streamline this approach.
This document discusses federated access management (FAM) solutions for distance learning programs at the University of London. It provides background on the university's international distance learning programs and its use of OpenAthens and Shibboleth for single sign-on access. It outlines what students, researchers, librarians, and administrators want from a FAM solution, including seamless access to resources, portability, and ease of use. The main drawbacks of current solutions are that they do not fully meet user needs and require multiple logins. There is a need for a more flexible solution that provides single sign-on access to all student services and resources to improve the student experience and support retention in distance learning programs.
OA in the Library Collection: The Challenge of Identifying and Managing Open ...NASIG
Librarians, researchers, and the general public have largely embraced the concept of open access (OA). Yet, incorporating OA resources into existing discovery and tracking systems is often a complicated process. Open access material can be delivered through a variety of publishing or archival mechanisms, creating certain challenges, particularly for those managing e-resources. Although an increasing proportion of research output is becoming open access each year, organization and discovery of these resources remains imperfect.
The debate between the relative merits of Green and Gold OA is regularly discussed in academic circles but less attention is devoted towards Hybrid OA and the challenges inherent in this model. Most major publishers offer open access through one or more of these models, but open access metadata standards seem to be lacking among these content providers. The presenters will discuss some of these challenges identified in the literature and through other mechanisms, including data gathered by NISO and an original survey. By identifying these issues, the scholarly communication community can work together to improve discovery for end users.
Chris Bulock
Electronic Resources Librarian, SIUE Lovejoy Library
Chris is an Electronic Resources Librarian and NASIG member from the St. Louis area. His research and work are focused on improving the library user's experience. Chris is the recipient of the 2012 HARRASSOWITZ Charleston Conference Scholarship.
Nathan Hosburgh
Discovery & Systems Librarian, Rollins College
Nate Hosburgh is currently the Discovery & Systems Librarian at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida as part of a revamped Collections & Systems department that includes ILL, collection development, acquisitions, systems, and technical services. Previously, he held positions managing e-resources at Montana State University and managing interlibrary loan & document delivery at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne
Finding the time and resources to do all the ongoing authority work you'd like to do is nearly impossible! Join our co-presenters to hear about their local best practices for developing sustainable authority work processes.
This document discusses challenges related to library management systems (LMS) and strategies for addressing them. It lists the biggest challenges as climate and culture, value for money, shared services, user experience, staff experience, analytics, and integration. It provides links to resources on LMS change sessions, value challenges, integration challenges, checklists, and examples of enterprise and library platform perspectives. The document is intended to help those who are about to procure a new LMS.
What can SAML / Shibboleth do for your institution? OpenAthens
This document discusses federated access management using SAML/Shibboleth single sign-on. It describes how federated access management allows users to securely access digital content and services from their home institution with a single credential. Federations like InCommon and OpenAthens allow institutions and publishers to connect once and then reuse the connection for multiple resources, lowering implementation costs. The document also notes some challenges with SAML/Shibboleth like age and network security, and suggests "user-managed access" as a potential next step beyond SAML.
Is democracy the right system? Building an engaged RDM community - Marta Tepe...Mari Tinnemans
This document summarizes Dr. Marta Teperek's presentation on building an engaged research data management (RDM) community at the University of Cambridge. It describes how the initial top-down approach to mandating RDM policies faced resistance from researchers. An alternative approach involved understanding researchers' perspectives, collaborating across the university, and empowering researchers to help shape RDM services and policies. This led to increased data sharing and positive feedback on training. While time-consuming, taking a democratic approach helped build trust and engagement from the research community.
This document discusses HighWire's next generation collections and connecting publishers to individual researchers. It describes HighWire's new Stackly tool, which allows researchers to build custom collections across publications and share them. This helps publishers extend their reach beyond individual sites. The document outlines how Stackly captures the full content engagement cycle, including interactions and conversations around publications. It maintains that providing end-user tools that benefit both publishers and researchers is key to connecting to individuals in their workflow.
How evolving access needs for research is redefining the library role - Jisc ...Jisc
The document discusses the evolving needs of library access and how this is redefining the role of libraries. It explores opportunities and challenges related to off-site access through a survey of librarians' experiences. Key findings include that demand for remote access is growing but also creating user experience challenges as systems struggle to seamlessly support access from varied locations. The document considers how seamless access could mean single sign-on access to resources from any location without barriers.
Behavior studies show that more and more people visiting libraries want to find materials and information on their own. This presents a challenge for librarians: how can they best help these self-directed readers? While many libraries use traditional strategies with book displays and bibliographies, today’s readers need more. This webinar will share the latest results of patron browsing behaviors and offer innovative practices to help you engage patrons with passive programming ideas and self-directed pathways.
#BeyondBookDisplays
The Future of Librarianship: Information Literacy, Usage and Engaging Your Userstaylorandfrancis
Kate Shanahan discusses how librarians can engage users through information literacy, maximizing usage of library resources, and engaging users. She provides tips on using social media to promote library collections and events. Taylor & Francis offers resources like guides, workshops, and white papers to help with collection promotion, social media strategy, and facilitating access to free content.
This document discusses e-resources and information literacy. It describes Libraries Thriving, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a positive future for libraries. It discusses several studies on challenges students face with research in the digital age. Common frustrations include overwhelming information, lack of context, unfiltered search results, and not finding citable sources. The document also discusses the value of librarian and faculty collaboration, technology trends, and provides examples of initiatives at different institutions to improve student learning and use of e-resources.
The webinar discusses quick wins for improving the user experience when accessing online library resources. It covers challenges users face with logins, the benefits of single sign-on via federated access management, and initiatives like RA21 that aim to create a seamless user experience across resources. Six quick wins are suggested: improving terminology, organisation discovery, deep linking, working with designers, user testing, and support team training on federated sign-on.
Research Services Forum on Access Services 2014Timothy Hackman
Presentation on activities of the department of Resource Sharing & Access Services at the University of Maryland Libraries, February 22, 2014. UBorrow slides created by Hilary Thompson, Access Services Librarian.
Open access swap shop:Sharing what's worked (and what hasn't)supporting ope...ocoxall
The document summarizes an open access swap shop event where attendees discussed their experiences supporting open access publishing at their institutions. Things that have worked well include creating open access websites, email helplines, targeted outreach and training, and institutional open access policies. Challenges include lack of funding, author confusion over payment models, and difficulty incentivizing publication in open access journals over higher impact closed access journals. Next steps discussed include continuing local networking and knowledge sharing efforts to further define library roles in supporting open access implementation.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on technology skills needed for 21st century law librarians. The panelists discussed skills such as coding, social media use, customizing library websites, creating digital repositories, mobile access, and keeping current on new technologies. They emphasized the importance of collaboration between librarians and IT staff. Panelists also noted that librarians need strong research skills in addition to technical skills, and that willingness to learn and adapt is key for career development in this changing environment.
This document discusses handy tech tools for library outreach. It begins by introducing the presenter and topic, which will cover using social media in libraries, popular tools like Twitter and Facebook, and newer tools. Key goals of using tech tools are discussed, like maintaining currency, relevance and authenticity with patrons. Popular social media "standbys" of Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram are explained. Newer tools presented include Remind101, Tumblr, Scoop.it, Smore, Weebly, Branch, and Storify. The document stresses choosing the right tool based on the audience's tech habits and interests, as well as the library's resources. Advice includes focusing efforts and involving diverse staff
The document summarizes the results of an academic staff questionnaire conducted by librarians at the University of East London to understand staff research needs and awareness of library services. 369 academic staff were interviewed through the questionnaire. Key findings included that most staff were aware of their subject librarian and electronic resources but wanted more training opportunities. Based on the results, the librarians provided more user education sessions, outreach to academic departments, and a "Research Support Day" to disseminate results and promote services. The questionnaire helped the librarians better support academic staff research and improve relationships.
Library Connect Webinar - Librarians Do Research Too!Library_Connect
Eminent LIS researcher Carol Tenopir, Chancellor’s Professor, School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, presented these slides during the Library Connect webinar on April 16, 2015, titled "Building a professional identity: from research to impact." These slides present an overview of why librarians should do research and how they can get started.
View the webinar at: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9995/125073
The document discusses the roles and realities of librarianship. It explores how librarians promote literacy through information, digital, media, financial, and health literacy. They also help patrons access, evaluate, apply, and use information ethically. The document notes challenges like how questioning media could be weaponized, and suggests seeking multiple viewpoints and cognitive glitches. It also examines how librarians integrate and are impacted by technology, and the importance of advocacy, public relations, marketing, and leadership in their work. Librarians are positioned as experts who deliver information to students and the community.
The document discusses the British Library's implementation of a roving reference service to provide assistance to library patrons. Some key points:
- Roving reference staff walk around the library to proactively help patrons rather than waiting at a service desk. This improves accessibility and response times.
- An initial pilot program was successful, so the library expanded the roving service and provided additional training to reference staff.
- Implementing the roving service required assessing patron needs, benchmarking other libraries, addressing challenges like staffing needs, and making the business case for ongoing support.
- The roving model enhances collaborative work between library departments and allows staff to engage patrons throughout the physical library spaces.
Making ‘Everything Available’ – Transforming the (online) services and experi...Torsten Reimer
In this closing keynote of the OpenAthens conference 2018 I discuss whether as a sector we have failed our users in how we currently provide access to scholarly information, and I describe the British Library's response - the change management portfolio 'Everything Available'.
Event: Metadata and Web 2.0 seminar
Organised by: Cataloguing & Indexing Group in Scotland
Held on Friday 2nd March at the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Presented by: Vicki Cormie
Andre Tomlin - Using social media to communicate the findings of Cochrane rev...André Tomlin
The document discusses using blogs and social media like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to more engagingly communicate the findings of Cochrane reviews. It introduces the National Elf Service, which publishes short, accessible blogs summarizing health evidence on various topics to help keep professionals updated. Effective use of blogs and social media can help increase awareness of work and engagement with audiences.
"Let's Predict the Future: G3 The Hyperlinked Librarylisbk
Slides on "Let's Predict the Future: The Hyperlinked Library" for a workshop session on "Predicting the Future" held on 3 June 2014 at the SAOIM 2014 conference in Pretoria, South Africa and facilitated by Brian Kelly, Cetis.
See https://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/saoim-2014-lets-predict-the-future-workshop/
This document provides an overview of library services available to students and faculty at WCHS DAC. It summarizes the various resources the library offers, including access to its catalog and databases, research guides, ebooks, journals, and point-of-care tools. Research support services such as literature searches and guides for specific units are also described. The document concludes by explaining how users can get help from the library, including tutorials, workshops, and contact information for the librarian.
Benefits of Patron Centered Electronic Resources ManagementRachel Becker
Instead of focusing solely on what is technically possible in library electronic resources management include usability and patron viewpoints in your workflow.
How to handle publisher requests for PIIOpenAthens
Publishers often ask for users personally identifiable information such as name and email address for personalisation. With federated single sign-on, you can enable personalisation without collecting this information.
Cybersecurity webinar: Their risk is our riskOpenAthens
Conversations can be hard to start, especially with Information Security team. This session will review a recent Scholarly Networks Security Initiative (SNSI) recent report that highlights the cybersecurity risks to scholarly publishing and will help you start a conversation with your IT Security team.
Speakers: Sari Frances, director of content protection services, Elsevier and Brian Kelly, virtual CISO, Compass IT Compliance
Library user experience report: Removing barriers in the search for knowledgeOpenAthens
We’re happy to announce the release of our new library user experience report! We worked with consultancy firm Digirati to talk in depth to academic library users across the globe about access to digital content. In this report we review the common challenges that users and researchers face and how they could be resolved.
Our report will be of interest to librarians, publishers and service providers, network operators, governments and anyone working in the area of remote access to digital content.
Read the report: https://www.openathens.net/blog/report-library-user-experience-2023/
Access interrupted? How changes in browser technology may impact researchers'...OpenAthens
This document discusses how upcoming changes in browser technology aimed at improving user privacy could impact researchers' access to scholarly resources through federated authentication. The SeamlessAccess coalition is working to support continued identity federation by engaging with browser vendors, testing new proposed technologies like Federated Credentials Management, and raising awareness of these changes within the academic community. Resources are provided on understanding these changes and their potential effects.
Heard about federated single sign-on but not sure what it is, how it works or what the benefits are? Our Back to Basics webinar explains in a simple, easy to follow presentation.
SeamlessAccess is a coalition that aims to improve user experience and access to online resources through single sign-on authentication. It involves identity federation between institutions and publishers/service providers to enable seamless access to content when users are off campus. The goals are to improve the user experience of accessing resources, enable continued identity standards development, improve security response, and limit disruption from individual abuse. It requires institutions, libraries, publishers and service providers to implement SAML authentication standards to enable the single sign-on experience across participating platforms and services.
OpenAthens is a Jisc enterprise product for single sign-on access to online resources. The 2020 roadmap focuses on improving publisher functionality, accessibility, product flexibility, and the end user experience to better serve customers and lead the way in the industry. The roadmap outlines plans to enhance services for publishers, make the product easier to use, increase flexibility, and improve the access and experience for end users.
Access Lab 2020: From raw content assets to personalised, digital productsOpenAthens
Access Lab 2020 plenary: From raw content assets to personalised, digital products – how to modernise your knowledge for the digital age
– Sam Herbert, co-founder, 67 Bricks
Access Lab 2020: Librarians are users tooOpenAthens
Librarians are users too summarizes how librarians at the Geological Society Library use content from various sources. The Geological Society Library is one of the oldest specialist Earth Science libraries in the world, containing over 300,000 volumes and 40,000 maps. Librarians use content for gathering usage statistics, cataloging, setting up new issue alerts, troubleshooting access issues, and checking prices. They need to easily check what full text access and pricing is available across the various resources they provide to their users.
Access Lab 2020: Saying ‘no’ the publisher’s personal data gathering – our ex...OpenAthens
Access Lab 2020: Saying ‘no’ the publisher’s personal data gathering – our experiences
Sally Hoadley, Jerome Farrell, Hannah Wise, University of Surrey
Access Lab 2020: Change of identity, loss of personalisation? OpenAthens
Access Lab 2020: Change of identity, loss of personalisation? The challenges and opportunities of personalisation in access management
Peter Reid, digital services librarian, Bath Spa University
Linux Support for SMARC: How Toradex Empowers Embedded DevelopersToradex
Toradex brings robust Linux support to SMARC (Smart Mobility Architecture), ensuring high performance and long-term reliability for embedded applications. Here’s how:
• Optimized Torizon OS & Yocto Support – Toradex provides Torizon OS, a Debian-based easy-to-use platform, and Yocto BSPs for customized Linux images on SMARC modules.
• Seamless Integration with i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 95 – Toradex SMARC solutions leverage NXP’s i.MX 8 M Plus and i.MX 95 SoCs, delivering power efficiency and AI-ready performance.
• Secure and Reliable – With Secure Boot, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and LTS kernel support, Toradex ensures industrial-grade security and longevity.
• Containerized Workflows for AI & IoT – Support for Docker, ROS, and real-time Linux enables scalable AI, ML, and IoT applications.
• Strong Ecosystem & Developer Support – Toradex offers comprehensive documentation, developer tools, and dedicated support, accelerating time-to-market.
With Toradex’s Linux support for SMARC, developers get a scalable, secure, and high-performance solution for industrial, medical, and AI-driven applications.
Do you have a specific project or application in mind where you're considering SMARC? We can help with Free Compatibility Check and help you with quick time-to-market
For more information: https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/smarc-arm-family
Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, and France: Causes, Impact, and On...Aqusag Technologies
In late April 2025, a significant portion of Europe, particularly Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, experienced widespread, rolling power outages that continue to affect millions of residents, businesses, and infrastructure systems.
Complete Guide to Advanced Logistics Management Software in Riyadh.pdfSoftware Company
Explore the benefits and features of advanced logistics management software for businesses in Riyadh. This guide delves into the latest technologies, from real-time tracking and route optimization to warehouse management and inventory control, helping businesses streamline their logistics operations and reduce costs. Learn how implementing the right software solution can enhance efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and provide a competitive edge in the growing logistics sector of Riyadh.
Big Data Analytics Quick Research Guide by Arthur MorganArthur Morgan
This is a Quick Research Guide (QRG).
QRGs include the following:
- A brief, high-level overview of the QRG topic.
- A milestone timeline for the QRG topic.
- Links to various free online resource materials to provide a deeper dive into the QRG topic.
- Conclusion and a recommendation for at least two books available in the SJPL system on the QRG topic.
QRGs planned for the series:
- Artificial Intelligence QRG
- Quantum Computing QRG
- Big Data Analytics QRG
- Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control QRG (coming 2026)
- UK Home Computing & The Birth of ARM QRG (coming 2027)
Any questions or comments?
- Please contact Arthur Morgan at [email protected].
100% human made.
Role of Data Annotation Services in AI-Powered ManufacturingAndrew Leo
From predictive maintenance to robotic automation, AI is driving the future of manufacturing. But without high-quality annotated data, even the smartest models fall short.
Discover how data annotation services are powering accuracy, safety, and efficiency in AI-driven manufacturing systems.
Precision in data labeling = Precision on the production floor.
Designing Low-Latency Systems with Rust and ScyllaDB: An Architectural Deep DiveScyllaDB
Want to learn practical tips for designing systems that can scale efficiently without compromising speed?
Join us for a workshop where we’ll address these challenges head-on and explore how to architect low-latency systems using Rust. During this free interactive workshop oriented for developers, engineers, and architects, we’ll cover how Rust’s unique language features and the Tokio async runtime enable high-performance application development.
As you explore key principles of designing low-latency systems with Rust, you will learn how to:
- Create and compile a real-world app with Rust
- Connect the application to ScyllaDB (NoSQL data store)
- Negotiate tradeoffs related to data modeling and querying
- Manage and monitor the database for consistently low latencies
#StandardsGoals for 2025: Standards & certification roundup - Tech Forum 2025BookNet Canada
Book industry standards are evolving rapidly. In the first part of this session, we’ll share an overview of key developments from 2024 and the early months of 2025. Then, BookNet’s resident standards expert, Tom Richardson, and CEO, Lauren Stewart, have a forward-looking conversation about what’s next.
Link to recording, transcript, and accompanying resource: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/standardsgoals-for-2025-standards-certification-roundup/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 6, 2025 with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Noah Loul Shares 5 Steps to Implement AI Agents for Maximum Business Efficien...Noah Loul
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate. Companies are using AI agents to automate tasks, reduce time spent on repetitive work, and focus more on high-value activities. Noah Loul, an AI strategist and entrepreneur, has helped dozens of companies streamline their operations using smart automation. He believes AI agents aren't just tools—they're workers that take on repeatable tasks so your human team can focus on what matters. If you want to reduce time waste and increase output, AI agents are the next move.
Special Meetup Edition - TDX Bengaluru Meetup #52.pptxshyamraj55
We’re bringing the TDX energy to our community with 2 power-packed sessions:
🛠️ Workshop: MuleSoft for Agentforce
Explore the new version of our hands-on workshop featuring the latest Topic Center and API Catalog updates.
📄 Talk: Power Up Document Processing
Dive into smart automation with MuleSoft IDP, NLP, and Einstein AI for intelligent document workflows.
HCL Nomad Web – Best Practices und Verwaltung von Multiuser-Umgebungenpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-nomad-web-best-practices-und-verwaltung-von-multiuser-umgebungen/
HCL Nomad Web wird als die nächste Generation des HCL Notes-Clients gefeiert und bietet zahlreiche Vorteile, wie die Beseitigung des Bedarfs an Paketierung, Verteilung und Installation. Nomad Web-Client-Updates werden “automatisch” im Hintergrund installiert, was den administrativen Aufwand im Vergleich zu traditionellen HCL Notes-Clients erheblich reduziert. Allerdings stellt die Fehlerbehebung in Nomad Web im Vergleich zum Notes-Client einzigartige Herausforderungen dar.
Begleiten Sie Christoph und Marc, während sie demonstrieren, wie der Fehlerbehebungsprozess in HCL Nomad Web vereinfacht werden kann, um eine reibungslose und effiziente Benutzererfahrung zu gewährleisten.
In diesem Webinar werden wir effektive Strategien zur Diagnose und Lösung häufiger Probleme in HCL Nomad Web untersuchen, einschließlich
- Zugriff auf die Konsole
- Auffinden und Interpretieren von Protokolldateien
- Zugriff auf den Datenordner im Cache des Browsers (unter Verwendung von OPFS)
- Verständnis der Unterschiede zwischen Einzel- und Mehrbenutzerszenarien
- Nutzung der Client Clocking-Funktion
AI Changes Everything – Talk at Cardiff Metropolitan University, 29th April 2...Alan Dix
Talk at the final event of Data Fusion Dynamics: A Collaborative UK-Saudi Initiative in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence funded by the British Council UK-Saudi Challenge Fund 2024, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 29th April 2025
https://alandix.com/academic/talks/CMet2025-AI-Changes-Everything/
Is AI just another technology, or does it fundamentally change the way we live and think?
Every technology has a direct impact with micro-ethical consequences, some good, some bad. However more profound are the ways in which some technologies reshape the very fabric of society with macro-ethical impacts. The invention of the stirrup revolutionised mounted combat, but as a side effect gave rise to the feudal system, which still shapes politics today. The internal combustion engine offers personal freedom and creates pollution, but has also transformed the nature of urban planning and international trade. When we look at AI the micro-ethical issues, such as bias, are most obvious, but the macro-ethical challenges may be greater.
At a micro-ethical level AI has the potential to deepen social, ethnic and gender bias, issues I have warned about since the early 1990s! It is also being used increasingly on the battlefield. However, it also offers amazing opportunities in health and educations, as the recent Nobel prizes for the developers of AlphaFold illustrate. More radically, the need to encode ethics acts as a mirror to surface essential ethical problems and conflicts.
At the macro-ethical level, by the early 2000s digital technology had already begun to undermine sovereignty (e.g. gambling), market economics (through network effects and emergent monopolies), and the very meaning of money. Modern AI is the child of big data, big computation and ultimately big business, intensifying the inherent tendency of digital technology to concentrate power. AI is already unravelling the fundamentals of the social, political and economic world around us, but this is a world that needs radical reimagining to overcome the global environmental and human challenges that confront us. Our challenge is whether to let the threads fall as they may, or to use them to weave a better future.
Quantum Computing Quick Research Guide by Arthur MorganArthur Morgan
This is a Quick Research Guide (QRG).
QRGs include the following:
- A brief, high-level overview of the QRG topic.
- A milestone timeline for the QRG topic.
- Links to various free online resource materials to provide a deeper dive into the QRG topic.
- Conclusion and a recommendation for at least two books available in the SJPL system on the QRG topic.
QRGs planned for the series:
- Artificial Intelligence QRG
- Quantum Computing QRG
- Big Data Analytics QRG
- Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control QRG (coming 2026)
- UK Home Computing & The Birth of ARM QRG (coming 2027)
Any questions or comments?
- Please contact Arthur Morgan at [email protected].
100% human made.
Book industry standards are evolving rapidly. In the first part of this session, we’ll share an overview of key developments from 2024 and the early months of 2025. Then, BookNet’s resident standards expert, Tom Richardson, and CEO, Lauren Stewart, have a forward-looking conversation about what’s next.
Link to recording, presentation slides, and accompanying resource: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/standardsgoals-for-2025-standards-certification-roundup/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 6, 2025 with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Artificial Intelligence is providing benefits in many areas of work within the heritage sector, from image analysis, to ideas generation, and new research tools. However, it is more critical than ever for people, with analogue intelligence, to ensure the integrity and ethical use of AI. Including real people can improve the use of AI by identifying potential biases, cross-checking results, refining workflows, and providing contextual relevance to AI-driven results.
News about the impact of AI often paints a rosy picture. In practice, there are many potential pitfalls. This presentation discusses these issues and looks at the role of analogue intelligence and analogue interfaces in providing the best results to our audiences. How do we deal with factually incorrect results? How do we get content generated that better reflects the diversity of our communities? What roles are there for physical, in-person experiences in the digital world?
Enhancing ICU Intelligence: How Our Functional Testing Enabled a Healthcare I...Impelsys Inc.
Impelsys provided a robust testing solution, leveraging a risk-based and requirement-mapped approach to validate ICU Connect and CritiXpert. A well-defined test suite was developed to assess data communication, clinical data collection, transformation, and visualization across integrated devices.
3. Do we have a license for
ScienceDirect? How do I find out?
What method for authentication
should I use - OpenAthens?
Shibboleth? Proxy? VPN?
Issues and questions
4. Issues and questions
How do I figure out which
method to use to get access?
Is trying to log in even going to
be useful? My library might not
even have a license..
5. Issues and questions
How am I supposed to know
that this exact same article is
available, via the library, on a
different platform?
How am I supposed to figure
out that’s even *possible*?
Shall I simply … pay?
8. “It improves my search for
articles a thousand times.
You have taken away a most
hated hurdle in my life.”
17. • Very small teams in very large and fragmented organisations
• Typical user is time poor and inexpert at searching for and accessing quality
healthcare content
• Reaching new users and communicating with existing users is extremely
difficult
• Much nationally procured content only available through approved routes eg
hdas.nice.org.uk
Universal Challenges in Health Libraries
18. • Size of team
• Lack of expertise
• Communication
• Approved routes
• Enables us to reach users at the point of need
• Streamlined access saves user time and
removes barriers to content
• Allows the library service to communicate with
existing users and promote the service to
potential users
• Redirects user to correct version of paper –
reducing need for approved routes
How Lean Library Helps Us
19. • Initial KBART export of journal holdings (process now automated
through Ebsco LinkIQ)
• Seamless integration with OpenAthens
• Excellent customer support and Service Desk
Implementing Lean Library