ALCTS Metadata Interest Group

Metadata Interest Group - Midwinter 2018 - Presentation slides

  • 1.  Metadata Interest Group - Midwinter 2018 - Presentation slides

    Posted Feb 11, 2018 11:18 AM

    Meeting of the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group


    American Library Association Midwinter Conference 2018


    Denver, Colorado


     


    Presentations:


    Title: Developing A Framework for Measuring Reuse of Digital Objects: Project Update at the Metadata Interest Group, ALA Midwinter 2018


    Presenter: Ayla Stein, Metadata Librarian, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


    Abstract: Content reuse, or how often and in what ways digital library materials are utilized and repurposed, is a key indicator of the impact and value of a digital collection. Traditional library analytics focus almost entirely on simple access statistics, which do not show how users utilize or transform unique materials digital collections. This lack of distinction, combined with a lack of standardized assessment approaches, makes it difficult to develop user-responsive collections or highlight the value of these materials. The grant project, Developing a Framework for Measuring Reuse of Digital Objects, an IMLS-funded project (LG-73-17-0002-17) by the Digital Library Federation Assessment Interest Group, is working to address this critical area. This presentation will illustrate the variety of ways digital library objects (including metadata) are being reused; share the results of the grant team’s work, including preliminary findings from the initial survey results as well as in-person and virtual focus groups sessions. The presentation will conclude with the team’s early findings and will engage the audience to contribute their feedback on the project and deliverables.


    Title: National Strategy for Shareable Local Name Authorities


    Presenter: Chew Chiat Naun, Head, Metadata Creation, Harvard University


    Abstract: Libraries create local authorities to serve a variety of purposes, usually within an institutional context. It is becoming increasingly evident, however, that identities have much greater potential value if they can be shared. The IMLS Shareable Authorities forum brought together representatives from a wide range of stakeholders to explore themes including minimum viable specifications, data provider obligations, and reconciliation as a service. The objective of the forum is to identify services and practices that will be needed, and assumptions that will have to be made – or changed – to allow authorities to work across domains and at scale.