http://hdl.handle.net/10088/36 Publications either produced by the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, or authored by SIL staff Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:52 GMT 2013-05-20T21:33:52Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/19558 Title: Federal Repositories: Comparative Advantage in Open Access? Authors: Hutchinson, Alvin Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/19558 2005-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/17137 Title: Heeding the Call: User Feedback Management and the Digital Library Authors: Costantino, Grace; Crowley, Bianca; Morin, Rebecca; Thomas, Erin Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/17137 2011-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/17107 Title: Raster and Vector Map Images Authors: Wilder, Baasil T. Abstract: The purpose of this study is to discover if there is a difference between user satisfaction with vector map images versus user satisfaction with raster map images. Many studies in the past have examined the advantages and disadvantages of vector versus raster images of continuous geographic data, but no one has previously looked at the effects that these images have on user satisfaction. The population sample was UNC School of Information and Library Science graduate students. Results show that for city, street, and building locations, UNC SILS graduate students have greater self-reported user satisfaction when viewing vector images on Google Maps. However, for topographic features such as mountains and lakes, students prefer raster format. Description: Baasil T. Wilder. Raster and Vector Map Images. A Master’s Paper for the M.S. in L.S. degree. April, 2007. 60 pages. Advisor: Evelyn Daniel Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/17107 2007-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/16155 Title: Heeding the Call: User Feedback Management and the Digital Library Authors: Costantino, Grace; Crowley, Bianca; Morin, Rebecca; Thomas, Erin Description: Heeding the Call: User Feedback Management and the Digital Library. 66th IFLA Council and General Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2011 Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/16155 2011-05-04T04:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/15638 Title: Egyptian revival funerary art in Green-Wood Cemetery Authors: Broman, Elizabeth Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/15638 2001-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/11123 Title: The Case for Implementing Core Descriptive Embedded Metadata at the Smithsonian Authors: Christensen, Stephanie; Dunlop, Doug Abstract: The long-term goal, as established by the institutional strategic plan, to digitize all collections at the Smithsonian Institution, along with the increasing need to share data and increase access to collections, has made it essential to establish institution-wide metadata standards, including those for embedding metadata. This paper documents the ongoing process of establishing core embedded metadata within the institution through the work of the Smithsonian Embedded Metadata Working Group (EMDaWG), which is pan-institutional in nature and includes museums, libraries, archives, and research institutes. The focus of the working group described within this paper is the creation of core embedded metadata fields for use in still images. Description: This paper documents the ongoing process of establishing core embedded metadata within the Smithsonian Institution through the work of the Embedded Metadata Working Group (EMDaWG), which is pan-institutional in nature and includes museums, libraries, archives, and research institutes. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/11123 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/11122 Title: The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Advancing Metadata Practices in a Collaborative Digital Library Authors: Pilsk, Suzanne C.; Person, Matthew A.; Deveer, Joseph M.; Furfey, John F.; Kalfatovic, Martin R. Abstract: The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an open access digital library of taxonomic literature, forming a single point of access to this collection for use by a worldwide audience of professional taxonomists, as well as “citizen scientists.” A successful mass-scanning digitization program, one that creates functional and findable digital objects, requires thoughtful metadata work flow that parallels the work flow of the physical items from shelf to scanner. This article examines the needs of users of taxonomic literature, specifically in relation to the transformation of traditional library material to digital form. It details the issues that arise in determining scanning priorities, avoiding duplication of scanning across the founding 12 natural history and botanical garden library collections, and the problems related to the complexity of serials,monographs, and series. Highlighted are the tools, procedures, and methodology for addressing the details of a mass-scanning operation. Specifically, keeping a steady flow of material, creation of page level metadata, and building services on top of data and metadata that meet the needs of the targeted communities. The replication of the BHL model across a number of related projects in China, Brazil, and Australia are documented as evidence of the success of the BHL mass-scanning project plan. Description: This article examines the needs of users of taxonomic literature, specifically in relation to the transformation of traditional library material to digital form. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/11122 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/8413 Title: The Russell E. Train Africana Collection, 1663-1996. Authors: Train, Russell E. Abstract: Manuscript and printed textual material, photographic prints and negatives, slides, audio tapes, film, original and reproduction artwork, maps, scrapbooks, and historical and natural artifacts related to the history of African exploration and natural history, dating primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:44:38 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/8413 2009-12-07T17:44:38Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/8156 Title: Smithsonian Team Flickr: a library, archives, and museums collaboration in web 2.0 space Authors: Kalfatovic, Martin; Kapsalis, Effie; Spiess, Katherine; Van Camp, Anne; Edson, Michael Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/8156 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10088/7194 Title: Huygens's Ring, Cassini's Division, and Saturn's Children Authors: Van Helden, Albert Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10088/7194 2006-01-01T05:00:00Z