Presentations
Reimagining Description for Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections: an Anti-Racist Approach
virtual
This ACRL presentation acknowledges outdated and harmful terminology that remain embedded in descriptive and classification practices. Also discussed is an initiative to produce a consultative agenda to inform research, learning, and other actionable steps to reimagine descriptive practices.
Implementing Sustainable Development Goals in my library
Get inspired to take action in your library and to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into your strategic planning. In this session, you heard about the results of a survey on global insights on SDGs, and also how to measure success and impact of their implementation.
Metadata is changing – outcome from an EMEA wide discussion around the next generation of metadata.
After a series of discussions across EMEA, this winter, on the topic of ‘next generation metadata’ and ‘transforming metadata into linked data to improve digital collection discoverability’, this webinar summed up the main findings and shared experiences, in order for participants to gain confidence in planning ahead.
Topics: Metadata
Transition and Transformation: Realigning to develop a New Model Library
virtual
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed higher education and academic libraries. Services and modes of collaboration have had to shift dramatically to adapt to challenges and support the rapidly changing needs of our communities.
Topics: New Model Library
New Model Library
Library leaders had to make immediate changes because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their workflows and community offerings. This session reflected on their long-term vision for libraries as a result of changing practices and environments.
Topics: New Model Library
Creating, Curating, and Using Cultural Heritage Metadata and Resources in a Linked Data Environment
Discussion of the CONTENTdm Linked Data Pilot Project, a collaborative investigation exploring the creation, curation, and applied use of digital material linked data.
Topics: Linked Data
Where are we Going and What do we do Next? Demonstrating Value and Impact of Academic Libraries in Uncertain Times
virtual
This presentation provides highlights of research to identify ways academic librarians can contribute and demonstrate the library’s value to student learning and success at their institutions.
Works in Progress Webinar: Holistic approaches to born-digital appraisal and accessioning -- revising the UC Guidelines for Efficient Archival Processing
virtual
Viewers will learn about the revisions to the “Guidelines for Efficient Archival Processing in the University of California Libraries” and about new recommendations for accessioning and appraising born-digital materials.
Topics: Works in Progress
It’s Here! The OCLC Interlibrary Loan Cost Calculator
Watch this webinar to learn about the OCLC Interlibrary Loan Cost Calculator, a free internet-based tool that has the potential to act as a virtual real-time ILL cost study.
Topics: Resource Sharing, Works in Progress
The Rapidly Changing Research Information Management Landscape
virtual
Expert finder systems are part of a larger ecosystem of research information management, comprising a variety of use cases, systems, practices, workflows, and stakeholders. Bryant discusses the rapidly changing RIM landscape in the US, the focus of a current project at OCLC Research.
Topics: Research Information Management