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Laloo, Bikika, and Chaphun Sumnyan. "Collection development in Tawang monastery libraries." Collection Building 36, no. 2 (April 3, 2017): 77–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cb-12-2016-0037.
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Purpose: Monastery libraries have, for centuries, been the hub of religious education and research. They house collections that are unique and even rare and have been useful to students of religion as well as to members of the public. Some, along with the monasteries to which they are attached, even serve as tourist attractions, being as they are ancient relics with rich culture and history. The Tawang Monastery, in Arunachal Pradesh, India, is one such monastery whose libraries are unique and valuable. This paper reports results of a study on the collection in the two libraries of Tawang Monastery which not only found that they are among the best in terms of format, variety and value but also discovered shortcomings like shortage in staff and space which need to be addressed at the earliest. Design/methodology/approach For this research, case study method was used by the researchers. The tools used for data collection were questionnaire and interview. This is because they were found to be easier and convenient methods to carry out this research. Apart from that, observation method was also carried out throughout the research period. Besides these field work research methods, literature review was also carried out to gather mostly historical and some background information about the monastic libraries in India. Internet searching was also carried out to find out other relevant information. Findings This study provides an enumerative account of collection development in the Tawang monastery libraries. During the study, certain pitfalls were noted. First, the ancient Parkhang library building is in a very precarious state of existence. In fact, the library building was undergoing renovation during the period of this study. Due to this very reason also, it’s collection of Kanjur and Tanjur religious texts have not been subjected to any preservation methods, although it is of utmost necessity. Research limitations/implications During this particular period of study the ancient Parkhang library was undergoing the process of building renovation. In fact, the whole library building was deserted as a result, and was in topsy-turvy condition. The tour of the library hall was given, for whatever it was worth by the librarian himself, during which some photographs were taken. Hence, most of the data collection was possible only due to the dedicated cooperation of the monks and a few learned teaching staff of the monastery school. Much relevant information was collected through personal interviews, apart from the questionnaire sets. On the other hand, no such hindrance was faced for the data collection from the school library. Originality/value This study, to an extent, shows that the collection development in the Tawang monastery libraries (especially Parkhang library) is a very vital and important asset, both for the state of Arunachal Pradesh and for India as well. It is the first full-fledged study on collection development in the Tawang Monastery libraries, covering all aspects of the topic at hand, and can serve as a precedent to other such studies.
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Șerbănuță, Claudia. "A public library cannot live on books alone: A lesson from history." IFLA Journal 45, no. 1 (November 22, 2018): 34–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0340035218806533.
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For almost half a century Romania was under a totalitarian regime. In times of severe censorship and information control the communist regime promoted public libraries. This paper will present the main phases of the public library system development and discuss how the state’s emphasis on providing large collections of books influenced library services. As part of an oral history project, this paper will use memories of people who worked in public libraries of various sizes in the 1970s and the 1980s, archival documents and secondary sources to contribute to a more nuanced discussion about the recent history of Romanian public libraries. What were the phases of the development of the national library system and how important was the library collection for the institutional survival of the public library? The paper will also discuss the collection development policy and contrast it with the impoverished professional development within the library system.
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Makhmudov, G. B. "Libraries of Tajikistan: current state and development prospects." Proceedings of SPSTL SB RAS, no. 3 (September 21, 2021): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/2618-7575-2021-3-77-82.
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In the article, the author reveals the systems of libraries in the Republic: the number of libraries, the total amount of library collections in traditional and electronic media. Training and professional retraining of personnel, perfecting the librarians social image, scientific-research and scientific methodical work effectiveness’ growing are of great importance.The dominant role of the National Library of Tajikistan as a center for scientific research of the dynamics and prospects for the development of library and information technologies, advanced training and retraining of library workers in the Republic is observed.The article touches upon priority trends of the National Library development, gives characteristics of some long-term projects, such as “Creation of an electronic collection of book monuments of Tajik-Persian literature”, “Creation of an electronic collection of book monuments on the culture and art of the Tajik people”, aimed at forming the national segment of the electronic collection of book monuments of the Tajik people. Another important direction of its work on preserving and popularizing the historical and cultural heritage is the creation of historical and local history resources for the state public libraries of the Republic.
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Chebaro, Kaoukab, and Jane Rodgers Siegel. "A History of the Muslim World Manuscript Collection at the Columbia University Libraries." Philological Encounters 5, no. 3-4 (November 24, 2020): 258–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/24519197-12340077.
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Abstract In this article, we explore the history of the development of the Islamicate manuscript collection at the Columbia University Libraries (approximately 575 manuscripts across a wide range of languages, subjects, and periods). The story of the collection is one of checkered growth and engagement, and of serendipitous development. We focus on the key actors responsible for collecting activities, mainly donors and faculty, and provide biographical information as well as details regarding the specific contributions made. Three broad phases of development are identified: the birth of the collection (1880–1930); a period of growth: the Smith-Plimpton Islamic science manuscripts (1930–1950); Arthur Jeffery, the Burke Collection and the last gasp of orientalist philological research at Columbia (1950–1970). We try to account for the ebb and flow of interest in the collection within the larger scholarly context of Islamic and Near Eastern studies in the city and at the University.
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Kasyanchuk, E. N. "Excerpts from the history of libraries." Northern Archives and Expeditions 4, no. 4 (December 25, 2020): 29–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.31806/2542-1158-2020-4-4-29-36.
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The article provides a brief overview of the history of the beginning and development of libraries: from the oldest library of Ashurbanipal, in whose collection books were clay cuneiform tablets to the recognized world’s best multifunctional city library of Helsinki with modern equipment. The author hadn’t task to create a detailed chronology of the history of libraries development. Author focused on not only to public libraries, but also to University libraries, since University libraries have always been the flagships of librarianship. The important role of national libraries in the formation of statehood is mentioned. The websites of the MSU Scientific Library, the Russian National Library, and the Central City Library of Helsinki Oodi (Finland) were analyzed. The influence of the invention of printing on libraries is noted. The history of library’s functions expansion is considered: from the function of protection book heritage to the function of support of readers. The role and significance of the library in educating the masses is noted. The author mentions the ideological component of educational activities of libraries in Soviet Russia. The author speaks about the serious impact of global technological changes that took place in the XXI century and the introduction of digital technologies in library’s activities, and the search for new forms of library’s work. Conclusions were drawn about the direction in which libraries are being transformed as a socio- cultural institution. Author relied on the scientific works of Boris F. Volodin, Alexey G. Glukhov and other researchers in this field, while preparing this article.
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Jenstad, Janelle, and Erin E. Kelly. "A Curatorial Model for Teaching Renaissance Book History in Canada." Renaissance and Reformation 37, no. 4 (April 30, 2015): 81–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.33137/rr.v37i4.22641.
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Only by holding early printed books can students learn both the strangeness of the past and its oddly familiar struggle with technological innovation. Even partial collections like the one at the University of Victoria have enough rare books to serve these purposes. But how do we teach book culture and intellectual history when we do not have multiple or even representative books from many authors, countries, and sometimes whole decades? We adopt a curatorial teaching model that invites students to find, select, and chart a narrative through the materials that we do have. This article describes our curatorial projects in the hope that others will undertake similar endeavours. It also explains how the very partiality of our collection has generated wonderful opportunities for students to learn not just book history but also the history of Canadian universities, libraries, collectors, and Renaissance studies.
C’est seulement en ayant des livres anciens entre les mains que les étudiants peuvent faire l’expérience de l’altérité du passé et de la familiarité des difficultés liées aux innovations technologiques. Même une collection limitée comme celle de la University of Victoria est suffisante pour atteindre ces objectifs. Mais comment peut-on enseigner l’histoire et la culture du livre et l’histoire intellectuelle lorsque nos ressources ne contiennent pas suffisamment de livres ou des livres représentatifs de plusieurs auteurs, pays, voire de décennies ? Nous avons adopté un modèle d’enseignement de la conservation invitant les étudiants à trouver, sélectionner, et élaborer un récit historique à travers les ressources auxquelles nous avons accès. Cet article décrit nos projets de conservation dans l’espoir de susciter d’autres projets similaires. Nous y expliquons aussi comment une collection même très partielle comme la nôtre a donné le jour à d’extraordinaires possibilités d’apprentissage pour les étudiants, non seulement dans le domaine de l’histoire du livre mais aussi en histoire des universités, des bibliothèques, et des collectionneurs canadiens, dans le domaine des études de la Renaissance.
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Lee, Hye-Eun, Hana Kim, and Jisu Lee. "Momentous moment: Rediscovering Korean history through digitizing private letters." IFLA Journal 44, no. 4 (August 6, 2018): 311–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0340035218785198.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the development of a digital archive for the Min Family Correspondence Collection of the University of Toronto Libraries, the first Korean historical manuscript collection in Canada. This strategic digitization project between the University of Toronto Libraries and the National Library of Korea accomplished the following: content analysis and annotation of manuscripts, metadata creation, and enhanced access to the resources. The results from this paper show that one of the crucial factors in successful digitization projects is building bridges between the two organizations as a partnership. Our main aim in this paper was to build a deeper understanding of how to develop a digital archive for Asian historical manuscripts and to explore how to improve the accessibility of rare historical records.
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Wateren, Jan van der. "The National Art Library: into the 1990s." Art Libraries Journal 15, no. 4 (1990): 12–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200006994.
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The National Art Library, at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, seeks to fulfil its national role by becoming the focal point of a wider network of libraries. In order to support this role, and to carry it forward into the 1990s, the Library has redesigned its management structure, developed a role as a training library for the art library profession, and applied a professional approach, involving the collection and consideration of management data, to the Library’s administration. Collection development has been redefined, shifting the emphasis from the past to the present; this has resulted in an increased intake of material, in spite of a frozen budget, with a consequent need for more space which will be provided through a reorganisation of the Library’s existing accommodation. A plan for the conservation of items in the Library’s collections is being devised. Automation, installed in 1990, brings with it further possibilities and the critical question of whether to prioritise the development of the collections or the development of access to the collections.
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Panchenko, A. M. "The Military Scientific Library of Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary." Scientific and Technical Libraries, no. 10 (December 8, 2020): 163–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2020-10-163-182.
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For the first time, the findings of the integrated study of the history of the Military Scientific Library of the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy are presented. The study covers its development since 1820 when it was founded as the library of the Artillery School up to the period of 1863-1917 when it became the specialized library of the Mikhail Artillery Academy and School. Printed catalogs of books of the Military Scientific Library of the Academy and School 1871 and 1895 are characterized. For the first time, other library’s catalogs are analyzed to be introduced into scientific use. The author characterizes and compares book catalogs of other universal military scientific libraries (those of General Staff, General Staff Nikolaevskaya Academy) with the catalogs of Mikhailovskaya Academy Military Scientific Library) and concludes that the latter has acquired the most complete book collection on artillery in the country. The collection matches science potential of this educational institution. Many prominent researchers well-known in Russia and abroad have taught at the Academy and the School. Their works are available not only from the Academy and School Library, but also can be found in the book collections of many libraries subordinate to the Military Ministry.This study is to expand the idea of military scientific libraries of the country, the knowledge of their history, collection development principles. Its findings will be useful to librarians of military educational institutions and academic libraries in the aspect of materials selection and efficient collection development.
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Battalova, Sania. "Kyrgyz Libraries Community – Co-Operation for Development: New Challenges and New Approaches." Bilgi Dünyası 13, no. 1 (April 30, 2012): 257–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.15612/bd.2012.178.
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“Kyrgyz Libraries Information Consortium”, one of the largest library associations in the country, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Consortium was established in 2002 and through membership, it comprises more than 400 libraries within Kyrgyzstan, including the National Library, the State Patent and Technical Library, the Library of the Academy of Science, and many other academic and regional libraries. The Consortium’s creation was an answer to the challenges the country faced: lack of information, very low level of technological development, no budget for collection development, lack of cooperation and collaboration between libraries in the country as well as with the international library community.
The history and development of the Consortium, the Consortium mission, its goals, its main initiatives and the strategic directions to be taken are presented in the article. The importance of library development and how libraries in developed countries established strong and effective organizations are reviewed and analyzed here. This paper also presents the challenges and approaches that must be taken for future development of libraries in Kyrgyzstan.
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Martin, Eunice. "Collection management in Oxford art libraries – high rise or deep six?" Art Libraries Journal 30, no. 2 (2005): 36–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200013948.
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The Oxford University Library Services, with its millions of volumes and extensive electronic resources covering all subject areas, is going through a lengthy process of consolidation and rationalisation at every level. Increasing pressures on space and budgets have forced the issue. Art history is a small component. However libraries and collections covering the visual arts have been at the forefront of this process by virtue of the establishment of the new Sackler Library. The system continues to evolve on all fronts, including collection development, integration of existing libraries into fewer sites, new offsite storage facilities and increasing reliance on electronic resources.
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Weber, Anke, Willem Hovestreydt, and Lea Rees. "Third Report on the Publication and Conservation of the Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings (KV 11)." Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 107, no. 1-2 (June 2021): 79–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03075133211060539.
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Since antiquity, the tomb of Ramesses III (KV 11) has been among the most frequently visited royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. It was also one of the first to be described and documented in detail by European travellers in the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries. As large parts of the wall decoration of the tomb, especially in its rear, are now destroyed, the drawings, notes and squeezes of those early researchers who saw the site in its former splendour offer an invaluable resource for the reconstruction of the tomb’s unique decoration programme. The collection, revision, and publication of all relevant archive material concerning KV 11 is an important goal of The Ramesses III (KV 11) Publication and Conservation Project. The following article reports on first and preliminary results from the authors’ research in the archives of the British Library and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, as well as the Bodleian Libraries and the Griffith Institute in Oxford, carried out in September 2019 and made possible through the Centenary Award 2019 of the Egypt Exploration Society.
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Febriani, Meli, Sunardi Sunardi, and Musa Pelu. "Development of Local History Digital Book Teaching Materials At SMA 13 Jambi City." International Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences 3, no. 3 (June 25, 2022): 1236–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.51601/ijersc.v3i3.394.
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This study aims to determine students' needs for digital-based learning media. The research method used in this research is through research and development, with the ADDIE development model. Sources and methods of data collection were collected from document studies such as from libraries, internet, scientific articles, books, journals and documents related to research themes, then field observations. The results of the research, these writings serve as reading values and recommendations for the development of local historical awareness in Indonesia, especially in Jambi City. The exploration of this research tries to reveal the application of digital books as a medium in learning in schools.
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Naru, Linda A. "The Role of the Center for Research Libraries in the History and Future of Cooperative Collection Development." Collection Management 23, no. 4 (December 1998): 47–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j105v23n04_04.
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Kaplish, Lalita, and Elizabeth Lawes. "In edition: artists’ multiples in an academic collection." Art Libraries Journal 29, no. 3 (2004): 37–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200019052.
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The artist’s multiple is difficult to define, but could be described as an original artwork produced in an edition of two or more. At Chelsea College of Art and Design, the artists’ multiples collection was developed to give students first-hand experience of original work by artists, something that is rarely included in the special collections of art libraries. This article examines the history and development of this unique collection of objects, and how it has enabled the library to play an active part in the life and work of the academic community it serves.
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Brereton, David. "‘Real Rape’, Law Reform and The Role of Research: The Evolution of the Victorian Crimes (Rape) Act 1991." Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology 27, no. 1 (June 1994): 74–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000486589402700110.
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This paper provides a brief history of the Victorian Crimes (Rape) Act 1991 and examines the role which social science research played in the development of this legislation. The Crimes (Rape) Act was modelled closely on a report of the Law Reform Commission of Victoria. In preparing this report, the Commission undertook a comprehensive quantitative study of rape prosecutions in Victoria, as well as drawing on empirical studies from other jurisdictions. The paper concludes that the impact of the research on the development of the legislation was limited by a number of factors: the decision-making process was relatively unstructured, involved a large number of players, was highly politicised, and had a high symbolic content. However, the collection and dissemination of reliable data did take some of the heat and hyperbole out of the debate, and thereby facilitated a more constructive dialogue. This factor alone made the research worthwhile, given that the rape law reform had in the past been a highly divisive issue in Victoria.
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Khaitseva, L. B., and Yu B. Alieva. "Archive of the Karatygin family: professional publications and handwritten materials." Scientific and Technical Libraries, no. 10 (December 13, 2018): 57–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2018-10-57-64.
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The authors draw attention of the professional community to the professional experience of the Karatygin family with the documents covering one hundred years of Russian sci-tech and special libraries. The quantitative data on professional publications and manuscripts by the Karatygins family donated to the Russian State Library are given.The Karatygins archive is the most significant collection acquired by the RSL specialized department in the recent years. It has compiled everything related to the development of sci-tech and special libraries, from general regulative documents, stenographs and All-Union conferences minutes, typical provisions and library rules to the reports of real regional special libraries. Research papers, statistical and methodological materials, learning programs, lectures and other documents are also included. The archive is of interest to researchers investigating into the history of special and sci-tech libraries, and the personal contribution of Fedor and Tatiana Karatygin into the development of sci-tech libraries and the library education in the country.
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Leket-Mor, Rachel. "IsraPulp: The Israeli Popular Literature Collection at Arizona State University." Judaica Librarianship 16, no. 1 (December 31, 2011): 1–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.14263/2330-2976.1003.
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Based on research literature, the article reviews the history of Hebrew popular literature since the 1930s, its connections with Yiddish Schund literature and its effects on the development of Modern Hebrew literature and Israeli identity, especially in light the New Hebrew ethos. The article features the research collection of Hebrew pulps at Arizona State Univeristy, demonstrates the significance of collecting popular materials in research libraries, and suggests possible new study directions. An appendix lists some of the materials available at the IsraPulp Collection.
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Wang, Chengzhi. "John K. Fairbank’s Special Contribution to Chinese Collection Development in American Libraries during the Second World War." Library & Information History 34, no. 4 (October 2, 2018): 217–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17583489.2018.1554846.
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Lampens, Dieter, Ingrid De Pourcq, and Peter Rogiest. "Collection development and management in the art library of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen." Art Libraries Journal 33, no. 3 (2008): 12–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s030747220001542x.
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As stated in its collection policy, the library of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen supports the goals of the museum through collecting, indexing and providing access to documentary information to support art historical research within and outside the institution. The library’s collection development has a double focus: the exhaustive collecting and indexing of collection documentation, and the collecting of information about Western art history from the 13th century up to and including the 20th century (in analogy with the museum collection). While very specialised in content and in its in-depth indexing system, the library scans a broader scope to satisfy the fluctuating information needs of the museum staff. Today, collection development and management is becoming more and more co-operative, through various partnerships in Antwerp and also those with similar art libraries, especially where online access to datasets and electronic resources is concerned.
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Jakubs, Deborah Lynn. "Trust me: the keys to success in cooperative collections ventures." Library Management 36, no. 8/9 (November 9, 2015): 653–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-08-2015-0058.
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Purpose – Cooperation among research libraries is a venerable pursuit with a long history. The purpose of this paper is to examine three collaborative tools and programs ranging from the late 1970s to the present to identify the promise of each as well as the challenges, the factors that both facilitate and interfere with true cooperation, highlighting the lessons learned. Design/methodology/approach – The author analyzes the development and functions of the Conspectus of the Research Libraries Group, the Global Resources Program of the Association of Research Libraries, and the Triangle Research Libraries Network in the state of North Carolina, USA. Findings – While the goals of collaborative collections initiatives are laudable, it is often difficult to accomplish true, balanced, and lasting cooperation that results in both expanded access and financial reallocation. Originality/value – The study is a first-hand, inside look at the methods and mechanisms of cooperative collection development that offers suggestions for future partnerships on either a small or a large scale.
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Davidson, Garrett. "On the History of the Princeton University Library Collection of Islamic Manuscripts." Journal of Islamic Manuscripts 13, no. 4 (September 26, 2022): 421–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1878464x-01303009.
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Abstract Princeton University’s collection of Islamic manuscripts is by far the largest collection of its kind in the Western hemisphere and one of the most valuable collections in the world. It consists of some 13,500 manuscripts with diverse origins in public and private libraries from the Western to the Eastern Islamic lands. The collection is not only notable for its size and diversity, but also its quality, containing a large number of autograph and otherwise unique manuscripts. Despite its importance, its histories and provenances have not been the subject of an in-depth study. This paper begins to fill this lacuna. Drawing on a number of previously unstudied archival and documentary sources, including personal correspondence and paratextual manuscript notes, the article traces the development of the sub-collections, studies the collectors who built them, their methods and sources, and tells the stories of their collections’ journeys to Princeton.
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Kyrnysheva, Olga V. "Books repertoire of the public library in the northern province of the 19th century (for example the Ust-Sysolsky district of the Vologda province)." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science], no. 1 (February 24, 2011): 104–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2011-0-1-104-109.
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The article observes the history of the Ust-Sysolsk public library collection formation. It was one of the first district libraries of the Russian empire and the first public library of Komi, which influenced on the development of culture and education of the Ust-Sysolsk district of the Vologda province in the middle and the second half of the 19th century.
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Vorobyeva, N. V. "The role of the rare books collection in forming the regional cultural space." Proceedings of SPSTL SB RAS, no. 3 (July 27, 2022): 79–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/2618-7515-2022-3-79-87.
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The article reviews the experience of the Altai Regional Universal Scientific Library named after V. Ya. Shishkov in organizing the system of cultural and educational events to promote book and reading with the use of the Rare Books Department collection.The author gives examples of specific forms and lines of action: exhibitions and excursions; development of digital collections; book studies and research on the history of librarianship and dissemination of book use in the region; implementation of publishing projects; formation of compatriots’ private libraries; cooperation with mass media, and others.Making rare books a part of major library activities: exhibitions, presentations and cultural events helps to extend the library reputation as a custodian of the book heritage and a place of intellectual leisure.Creation of informational resources – electronic collections makes combines the efforts of various organizations and individuals to preserve history and culture and form the image of the region in the global information space. Promotion of rare books in the mass media ensures targeting a wider audience of potential readers.Local history cultural and educational informing is realized through researches, disclosing the history of book existence in the region and books publishing provides an opportunity to access historical sources freely for everyone. Modern approaches to replenishing rare books collections – the formation of personal libraries, studying them and presenting the results in the field of literary and historical research is a significant contribution to the further development of bibliology. The author comes to the conclusion that the library makes active use of the opportunities for disclosing and promoting the rare books collection with the aim of forming the regional cultural space.
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Greenhalgh, Paul. "The art library – a moving target." Art Libraries Journal 20, no. 2 (1995): 13–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200009305.
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Art libraries are plural entities in that they have multiple functions and serve a variety of users. In the United Kingdom, as elsewhere, academic art libraries provide visual resources for artists and art students; they also provide a wide range of texts for students of increasingly specialised branches of the history of art and design and of ‘visual studies’. Their librarians should collaborate with academic colleagues to develop the library to serve the institution’s needs; at the same time the institution should recognise the role of the library. The broader spectrum represented by the ‘new art history’ challenges the art library to widen its scope, although this must be done through networking as well as by means of collection development. Scholars realise that they must generally expect to have to go to the major libraries and archives for primary source material, although smaller art libraries often have valuable materials and some scholars might be encouraged to share their own research collections through the libraries of their institutions. Information technology has become the key to tracing material, but is no substitute for direct interaction with the materials themselves.
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Neatrour, Anna L., Jeremy Myntti, and Rachel J. Wittmann. "Documenting contemporary regional history: the Utah COVID-19 digital collection." Digital Library Perspectives 36, no. 4 (July 20, 2020): 403–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-04-2020-0025.
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Purpose When faced with events, such as the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), libraries have a unique opportunity to develop a community facing response through born-digital collections. These collections provide challenges for metadata creation, collection development policies, workflows, and digital preservation. This paper aims to provide an overview of the Utah COVID-19 digital collection, with a discussion of impact and lessons learned. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides a case study of a born-digital collection initiative undertaken at the University of Utah in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project prompted engagement with the University of Utah communities and people across the state. Workflows, metadata management and partnerships are discussed, to provide a model for institutions developing similar projects during a time of crisis. Findings While the project was launched with open-ended and flexible goals, the response from the community has been both surprising and gratifying. Statistics and examples demonstrating reuse of collection materials are provided to highlight the impact and potential of community engagement. Originality/value Digital collecting projects during a historical event are not new, however the restrictions placed upon people worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic created interesting circumstances for building this collection. Several lessons were learned throughout the project which will be useful for other institutions embarking upon related projects.
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Docampo, Javier. "Creating a heritage collection: the entry of three private libraries into the Prado Museum Library." Art Libraries Journal 35, no. 2 (2010): 19–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200016357.
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The library of the Prado Museum has undergone major development in recent years and reached a highpoint with the opening, in 2009, of new premises in the Casón del Buen Retiro. During the past few years three important private libraries have been incorporated into the library and these, taken together with the holdings of early material that already existed and a number of recent acquisitions, have formed an important special collection of some 4500 rare books, mainly on the subject of art history.
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Dodds, Douglas. "From analogue to digital: preserving early computer-generated art in the V&A’s collections." Art Libraries Journal 35, no. 3 (2010): 10–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200016485.
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The Victoria and Albert Museum holds the UK’s emerging national collection of early computer-generated art and design. Many of the earliest works only survive on paper, but the V&A also holds some born-digital material. The Museum is currently involved in a project to digitise the computer art collections and to make the information available online. Artworks, books and ephemera from the Patric Prince Collection and the archives of the Computer Arts Society are included in a V&A display on the history of computer-generated art, entitled Digital pioneers. In addition, the project is contributing to the development of the Museum’s procedures for dealing with time-based media.
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Salvatore, Ricardo D. "Progress and Backwardness in Book Accumulation: Bancroft, Basadre, and Their Libraries." Comparative Studies in Society and History 56, no. 4 (October 2014): 995–1026. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0010417514000474.
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AbstractThe essay examines the conditions of book accumulation in two places in the world economy, California and Peru, through the narratives left by book collector Hubert Bancroft and librarian and historian Jorge Basadre. A reading of these reveals the complex interrelations between socioeconomic development and cultural accumulation. In California, Bancroft turned his fortune accumulated through business into a unique book collection and this, in turn, was placed at the service of a “factory of history” that produced a multivolume “History of the Pacific States of North America.” In the Peruvian case, after a fire destroyed most of the collections of the National Library of Lima, historian Basadre directed an effort of reconstruction that led him to reflect upon the state's neglect of cultural patrimony, popular disdain for high culture, and Peru's long tradition of exporting books and documents to foreign collectors and libraries. Basadre's reflections speak of the position of a peripheral intellectual within a context of underdevelopment. I examine the centripetal logic of book accumulation and call for further engagement with this neglected side of cultural history.
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Jilovsky, Cathie, and Paul Genoni. "Shared collections to shared storage: the CARM1 and CARM2 print repositories." Library Management 35, no. 1/2 (January 7, 2014): 2–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-04-2013-0034.
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Purpose – This paper aims to provide a case study of the CARM (CAVAL Archival and Research Materials Centre) Centre, a print repository owned and managed by CAVAL, an Australian consortium of academic libraries, based in Melbourne, Australia. The history, business models and operations of the initial module, CARM1, which commenced operations in 1996 and the recently completed module, CARM2 are described. This is preceded by a review of literature addressing the issue of retained or ceded ownership of stored items, and is followed by a discussion of the trend from a shared collection to shared storage within a shared facility. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is descriptive and explanatory. CARM1 was designed for both operations and space utilisation to be managed as economically as possible. This was achieved by storing items in a high density configuration and the collection, now known as the CARM Shared Collection, being owned by the CAVAL consortium. In exploring options for an expanded facility in 2007, a shared storage facility was determined to best meet the qualitative needs of member libraries. This option minimised the set-up and operational costs and required the lowest initial capital. CAVAL constructed a second storage facility, CARM2 which began operations in late 2010. Findings – The CARM Centre demonstrates that variant models for storage configurations and collection ownership can co-exist and meet the differing needs of member libraries within one facility. The need for off-site storage and the terms and conditions under which member libraries are willing to accept it differ widely. CAVAL's approach has been, and continues to be, that each member library makes its own decision and that CAVAL's role to facilitate those decisions while retaining an approach that supports broad-based solutions, be this in the form of a fully integrated shared collection, or a co-ordinated and carefully managed shared storage facility. Originality/value – This paper will be of interest and value to other organisations or consortia with an interest in the development, business models, implementation and management of shared print repositories that respond to the needs and circumstances of their member libraries.
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Titangos, Hui-Lan H. "Library services for all ages – building economical, equal, and complete audio collections." Library Management 39, no. 1/2 (January 8, 2018): 116–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-05-2017-0048.
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Purpose To provide library service to users of all ages has been one of the primary missions of county libraries since 1908 when the first branch of the first county library system was born in Sacramento as a proud milestone in the history of California public library. It has been a constant challenge to local governments and library staff members alike, especially when there are economic downturns or many priority programs to balance with. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The paper introduces an innovative methodology in collection development to promote the concept that library collections, traditional or digital, can serve users of all ages as long as they can be adaptable to meet the changing needs of users, and compatible with changing information technologies. Findings By examining the process of an audio collection integrated as part of library collections and deeply rooted in users’ lives, the author reports the findings in the following areas: developing a robust audio collection catering to all users at Santa Cruz Public Libraries, despite technological changes and limited budget; getting involved in the whole organization’s programs and projects by collaborations; offering innovative promotion approaches; providing comprehensive subject coverage and always keeping the local community in mind; and evolving constantly to make technologies your friends, not foes. Research limitations/implications The paper analyzes a successful collection development experience in audio collections to strive to realize the original county library’s ideal to serve users of all ages in California. Practical implications The successful collection development experience is useful not only for acquisition librarians, but a much broader audience such as library managers in charge of library material budgets. Social implications The findings point out a number of social implications confronting library professionals worldwide. They include conflicts between users’ real needs vs our assumptions, limited budget vs expanding coverage, and library services vs the nature of technology. Originality/value The paper helps library professionals to develop, maintain, and succeed in their short- and long-term goals in collection development.
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Guyan, Kevin. "Diversity Monitoring in the Library." International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI) 5, no. 4 (December 21, 2021): 6–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.33137/ijidi.v5i4.36022.
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The collection of data about the identity characteristics of library users is the latest development in a long history of contested categorisation practices. In this article, I highlight how the collection of data about lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) people has implications for the undertaking of diversity monitoring exercises in academic and public libraries. Based on experiences in the United Kingdom, I argue that recuperative efforts to ‘fix’ categorisation practices are not enough and overlook how categories of gender, sex and sexuality are constructed through the practice of diversity monitoring, how categories are positioned in time and space, and who is involved in decision-making about who to include and exclude from the category of ‘LGBTQ’.
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Irvine, Betty Jo. "Dual Master’s degree in art librarianship, Indiana University, USA." Art Libraries Journal 19, no. 2 (1994): 9–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200008749.
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In 1985 the dual master’s degree program in art librarianship was developed at Indiana University by the head of the Fine Arts Library, working with faculty members in the School of Fine Arts/Art History and the School of Library and Information Science. This program is designed to prepare students in the United States for professional library and information specialist positions in fine arts libraries and information centers. The student is offered a coordinated approach to achieving two masters degrees — one in art history and the other in library and information science — and must be admitted to both schools. For this program the course ‘Seminar in Art Librarianship’ was devised, covering topics such as administration, collection development, reference services, and visual resources management. Further requirements include a research bibliography course in art history and fieldwork experience in the Fine Arts and Slide libraries. This program seeks to meet the need for a marketable combination of subject–specific and library/information science education for art library and visual resources professionals.
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Shakherov, Vadim. "Merchant Libraries in the Cultural Heritage of Irkutsk." Journal of Economic History and History of Economics 22, no. 3 (August 26, 2021): 518–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.17150/2308-2488.2021.22(3).518-528.
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The article considers the role of merchant libraries in the history of the city. The reviewed books open a new publishing series of the scientific library of Irkutsk University, dedicated to merchant libraries of Irkutsk. Its publications provide an opportunity to get familiar with the old book collections of Irkutsk residents, know more about the interest in books and reading in our city as well as the history of private libraries. The first book in the series, published in 2019, was dedicated to the book collection of the largest Irkutsk merchant, the philanthropist and bibliophile V.N. Basnin, whose estate was one of the largest cultural salons in Irkutsk in the first half of the 19th century. The book under review contains the most complete catalog of Basnin’s library, which he had been collecting for more than 40 years. It should be noted that he was not only a reader, but also quite a professional bibliographer, ordered by mail novelty books, making their systematization and description. The second book in the series is dedicated to other merchant libraries. Its compilers have done a lot of research work to find these publications, systematize them and identify their owners. The catalog presented by the Irkutsk State University library most fully reflects the merchants’ interest in printed publications. It includes 969 book titles, reflecting 1 194 editions with exlibrises, autographs and notes of their owners. Despite the purely bibliographic nature of the peer-reviewed publications, which are considered in the research, they are of interest to different groups of people. The author notes the importance of the books not only to library workers, but also to all the readers who are not indifferent to the history of cultural life in Irkutsk, as well as to the role of books and home libraries in personality development and formation of human abilities.
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Kellsey, Charlene, and Jennifer E. Knievel. "Global English in the Humanities? A Longitudinal Citation Study of Foreign-Language Use by Humanities Scholars." College & Research Libraries 65, no. 3 (May 1, 2004): 194–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.65.3.194.
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The authors counted 16,138 citations within 468 articles found in four journals from history, classics, linguistics, and philosophy in the years 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, and 2002 in order to identify trends in foreign-language citation behavior of humanities scholars over time. The number of foreign-language sources cited in the four subjects has not declined over time. Consistent levels of foreign-language citation from humanities scholars indicate a need for U.S. research libraries to continue to purchase foreign-language materials and to recruit catalogers and collection development specialists with foreign-language knowledge.
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Fargion, Janet Topp. "African Music in the International Music Collection at the British Library National Sound Archive." African Research & Documentation 76 (1998): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0305862x00012991.
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It is widely accepted that the development of recording technology played an important role in the development of ethnomusicology as a discipline. For the first time, from late last century, music could be recorded for use in scientific comparison and analysis. Jaap Kunst once wrote that ‘ethnomusicology could never have grown into an independent science if the gramophone had not been invented’ (quoted in Seeger 1986:261). But the significance of recorded performance - the most objective way of capturing oral tradition - for the understanding of all aspects of culture must not be underestimated, particularly, but not exclusively, for non-literate societies. ‘Oral tradition should be central to students of culture, of ideology, of society, of psychology, of art, and…of history’ (Vansina 1985:xi). And sound archives should be perceived as essential to research, ‘equivalent to libraries in other disciplines insofar as their importance in research is concerned’ (Nettl in Seeger 1986:262).
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Fargion, Janet Topp. "African Music in the International Music Collection at the British Library National Sound Archive." African Research & Documentation 76 (1998): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0305862x00012991.
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It is widely accepted that the development of recording technology played an important role in the development of ethnomusicology as a discipline. For the first time, from late last century, music could be recorded for use in scientific comparison and analysis. Jaap Kunst once wrote that ‘ethnomusicology could never have grown into an independent science if the gramophone had not been invented’ (quoted in Seeger 1986:261). But the significance of recorded performance - the most objective way of capturing oral tradition - for the understanding of all aspects of culture must not be underestimated, particularly, but not exclusively, for non-literate societies. ‘Oral tradition should be central to students of culture, of ideology, of society, of psychology, of art, and…of history’ (Vansina 1985:xi). And sound archives should be perceived as essential to research, ‘equivalent to libraries in other disciplines insofar as their importance in research is concerned’ (Nettl in Seeger 1986:262).
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Oliva, Victor T. "Deselection of print monographs in the humanities and social sciences in the digital age." Collection Building 35, no. 2 (April 4, 2016): 37–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cb-02-2016-0002.
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Purpose For most college and university libraries, deselection of monographs should be an essential component of collection development. Few of these libraries have unlimited space for book stack expansion. This research study aims to cover the reasons why this should be undertaken and how it can be accomplished in the humanities and social sciences. At the main campus of Adelphi University Libraries, a conservative approach was used to identify and carefully review monograph titles that were published more than 50 years ago, and, in most cases, this resulted in their deselection without significantly affecting the collection. For some of these titles, the author determined that they might be worth replacing with available e-books and the author did so. Design/methodology/approach A brief overview is provided to delineate why deselection is important, and how it can be accomplished. A literature review was prepared. It included a review of deselection at small-, medium- and large-sized college and university libraries. The pros and cons of print versus e-books for collection development were reviewed, including four case studies. The feasibility of replacing print reference titles with e-books was also covered. A review of the monograph weeding project at the Adelphi University Library in the humanities and social sciences is provided. Conclusions and a projection of next steps are also included. Findings An overwhelming majority of the monograph titles reviewed were deselected without adversely affecting the overall quality of the collection. A small number of available e-book editions were selected to replace some of these deselected titles. Research limitations/implications All of the titles deselected were published more than 50 years ago. All of these titles were in the social sciences and humanities. The deselection review was limited to philosophy, religion, history, political science, sociology, education and psychology. There were limitations on the amount of time available to review titles in most of these fields, and as a result, only a small percentage of the titles in our collection could be reviewed. Practical implications The library has very serious space constraints, which has made it difficult to provide the needed study space for members of the Adelphi University community. Some sections of the book collection are jam packed, with no room for expansion. Deselecting older less used titles and eliminating some sections of book shelves help address both of these problems. Replacing some of these print titles with e-books contributes as well. This deselection project has reduced the holdings of monograph print titles significantly. In the future, the author hopes to rely less on print titles and more on e-books for collection development. Social implications In most fields, college and university students would be better served for their research by more recently published titles. Older, less used titles, as well as those not used at all, should be deselected to make room for more useful and up-to-date titles. As more and more titles become readily available as e-books, the collections of print titles can be reduced. Being able to use e-books even when the library is closed is a great advantage. It should also be noted that these titles can be used by more than one user simultaneously. Originality/value In conducting the literature search, the author discovered that there were a large number of titles on deselecting print titles. There was also considerable research on e-book collection development. However, there were few that linked these two important topics. In this research article and case study, the author hopes to have made a significant contribution to linking them together.
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Androsova, Tuiaara A. "Scientific Libraries of Yakutia in the Pre-Revolutionary Period (1853—1917)." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science] 70, no. 3 (July 21, 2021): 299–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2021-70-3-299-308.
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The article considers the history of foundation and development of scientific libraries in Yakutia. In many ways, the opening of libraries was caused by the scientific interest in Siberia, the emergence of scientific and cultural-educational societies. Libraries strengthened the status of the societies and provided information support for their activities. The first scientific libraries were opened at the Yakut Regional Statistical Committee (1853), the Yakut Regional Museum (1891), the Yakut Department of the Agricultural Society (1899) and the Yakut Branch of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society (1913).The article notes the contribution of the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the National Library of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) to the study of history of libraries and librarianship in Siberia, including Yakutia. Particularly, the author describes the influence of political exiles on the formation of libraries and the development of culture in the region. The author focuses on the activities of the Yakut Regional Statistical Committee, which established one of the first special libraries, which later became the main one for scientific libraries. The article considers its activities as an integral part of scientific research in the Eastern Siberia, since the Committee not only collected statistical data on the region, but also supported research institutions, took part in organizing expeditions to study the region, etc. The author describes the role of the Secretary of the Committee, S.F. Saulsky, in the ordering and systematization of the library’s collection, as well as the role of A.I. Popov, state councillor, full member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society, in the organization of the Yakut Regional Museum. The article reveals the activities of the museum library on selection of books and periodicals of scientific societies, Sibirika, local history literature and manuals for the identification of collections and their systematization. The library kept valuable materials: manuscripts, archival files, geographical maps, route maps, plans of cities, villages, dwellings of foreigners, etc. Academic expeditions of the 18th — first half of the 19th century made an invaluable contribution to the study of Siberia; and the Academy of Sciences gradually transferred the functions of specialized stationary scientific body to the Imperial Russian Geographical Society. The author attempts to trace the origins of the library at the Yakut Branch of the Russian Geographical Society. Attention is paid to the activities of the governor of affairs N.N. Gribanovsky, who identified one of the main directions of the library activity — creation of local history reference and bibliographic apparatus that reflects the literature about Yakutia.The article notes the general trends of scientific libraries: insufficient financing; acquisitions mostly consisted of donations and book exchange; involvement of political exiles in the work; limited access of readers (only for the staff or members of societies). The author reveals the fate of the first scientific libraries, whose collections were distributed among the libraries of Yakutsk and partially preserved in the historically formed library holdings.
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Zhitin, Ruslan M. "Estate libraries of Tambov Governorate in the second half of the 19th – early 20th century." Tambov University Review. Series: Humanities, no. 186 (2020): 183–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.20310/1810-0201-2020-25-186-183-192.
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We analyze the formation of library collections estates of Tambov Governorate in the second half of the 19th – early 20th century. The relevance of the chosen problem is determined by the importance of updating knowledge about the library and estate culture of the Russian province. The novelty of the work lies in the formation of new conclusions about the problem of development and fate of libraries of individual owners, the importance of manor collections for the information environment of the post-reform period, the introduction of new data on the book collections of Tambov owners. It is shown that due to the lack of reliable information about the pre-revolutionary collections of individual owners verification of the appearance history of individual publications in the estates occurs on fragmentary data. Therefore, the most promising form of book culture study is the work on the systematization of the region collections, the creation of new and additions to existing collections of Tambov books. We study book collection of Karaulskoye estate of Chicherins, the Pavlovskoye manor of Volkonsky, analyze the literature composition of the library of Glazkovo estate of Mansurov family, book collection of Sosnovskoye estate of Benckendorff, reveal the joint books library of Leonid Vasilievich Voeikov and Dmitriy Vasilievich Polenov in Naryshkinskaya library of the city of Tambov. It is proved that in the second half of the 19th – early 20th century in the governorate was created a number of interesting books collections reflecting the unique documents on the history of Russia and foreign countries, the unique literature of foreign publishers. On the basis of a number of noble book collections were created public libraries, which greatly contributed to the development of public education. For some owners, the gathered collections were a source of knowledge in the social and economic modernization of the estate, allowing them to actively develop their households.
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Montero, Gustavo Grandal. "Biennalization? What biennalization? The documentation of biennials and other recurrent exhibitions." Art Libraries Journal 37, no. 1 (2012): 13–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200017296.
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Biennials have been central to the development of contemporary art for decades, but there is a paucity of published material specifically related to this subject. Documentation for these important exhibitions is not always made available and it is often difficult to acquire, posing an obstacle to current and future research across a number of areas within contemporary art, curating and art history. This article offers an overview of major current biennials and of the different sources of information they produce (catalogues, other printed material, online resources, archives), and surveys the secondary literature of the phenomenon. It also discusses specific collection development issues in libraries, from a research perspective, proposing a set of recommendations for best practice.
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SAKHANI, DR SOHAIL AKHTAR, DR RASHIDA QAZI, and DR MAMUNA SUBHANI. "English 3. The Cohesion Between Libraries and Historical Research; A Case of Libraries Muslim’s Historiography in Sub-continent (A Historical Analysis)." Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities 6, no. 2 (June 27, 2022): 18–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.53575/e3.v6.02(22).18-28.
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In the discipline of intelligentsia literature on various topic of research has been considered significant through ages while the best option to preserve the literature as a place of the documentary material i.e. books or other documents for research is library. In recent times, libraries have found a very high place in the field of historical research. This refers to a place where books are kept in an organized form by giving them a holistic form. By this we can also mean that the library is a collection of material that is helpful not only for study but also for research on various topics that can benefit everyone, including students, researchers and the general reader. The flourishing of knowledge is a reflection of full dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. Wherever knowledge is sought, blessings, blessings, good tidings and accomplishments are revealed. The establishment and existence of the library is very old in the history of the world, but from the time of Greece, the library gained a prominent place in the development of knowledge and literature. This research paper, in fact, clarifies and highlights the usefulness of libraries and historiography with books in the presence of modern scientific sources of innovation, as well as offers a historical analysis of the importance of books in this advanced age.
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Mudrova, N. A. "V. K. Semenchenko's book collection in stocks of the Central Scientific Library of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences." Bibliosphere, no. 2 (June 30, 2017): 59–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/1815-3186-2017-2-59-66.
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Preserving the historical-cultural heritage is an actual problem of fundamental scientific research. A special place in this heritage is the book culture including libraries - state, public, private, personal ones. Book collections of scientists refer to the special section of libraries. A holistic view of the outstanding researcher book collections allows complementing and enriching ideas about the researcher creative laboratory, as well as providing additional materials on the history of science, book culture and, even widly, the history of Russia. The article is devoted to the collection of books from the library of a Russian physicist-chemist, Professor of the Physical Faculty of Moscow State University, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, V. K. Semenchenko, who is a major specialist in chemistry of thermodynamics, theory of electrolyte solutions, surface tension. This study is research continuation carried on in the Central Scientific Library of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (CSL UB RAS) to investigate scientific and cultural heritage of the Urals and Russi. The research methodological basis is modern concepts of the history of book business in a broad socio-cultural perspective using the following techniques: bibliographic, functional, analytical-thematic, paleographic, systematic, bio-bibliographic and others. The small collection of V. K. Semenchenko’s books (100 units) entered the collection of CSL UB RAS in 1993 under the mediation of Academician Vladimir Pavlovich Skripov, Director of the Institute of Thermophysics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who was a former student and postgraduate of V. K. Semenchenko. The composition of the book collection is represented in the chart. There are many works of famous scholars, Rus- sian and Soviet classics of science of the XX century (books included in Digital Library «Russian Scientific Heritage») in V. K. Semenchenko’s collection. 42 volumes of the library have autographs of their owner V. K. Semenchenko. The books have inscriptions of authors, friends and relatives addressed to V. K. Semenchenko. The book collection uniqueness is evident due to book «Theory of atom» by of V. K. Semenchenko presented to the library by the researcher’s daughter. The book page-proofs (layout) were done in 1941. This book remained in a single copy. Many books and authors of V. K. Semenchenko’s books collection are of interest in terms of studying the history of the world science development. Thus, studying the book collection of a physicists contributes to investigating the acquisition history and stocks composition of CSL UB RAS, book culture, Russian and world science, and, in general, into the country historical and cultural heritage preservation.
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Kempe, Deborah, Deirdre E. Lawrence, and Milan R. Hughston. "Latin American art resources north of the border: an overview of the collections of the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC)." Art Libraries Journal 37, no. 4 (2012): 5–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200017673.
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The New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC), consisting of The Frick Art Reference Library and the libraries of the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), houses significant collections of material on Latin American art that document the cultural history of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America, as well as the foundation of New York City as an epicenter of US Latino and Latin American cultural production since the 19th century. Ranging from historic archeological photographs to contemporary artists’ books, the holdings of the NYARC libraries are varied in their scope and record the contributions of Latin American and Latino artists to the international art scene. With the creation of Arcade, the shared online catalog of the Frick, MoMA and Brooklyn Museum, the ‘collective collection’ of material about and from Latin America has been strengthened in ways both expected and unanticipated. Techniques for integrating Latin American bibliographic information into discovery platforms, strategies for increasing the visibility of these collections, and ideas for providing improved access to the Latin American subset of the NYARC collections are being explored, and many further opportunities exist to engage in co-operative collection development in this area, across the NYARC consortium and with other peer institutions.
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Sakhani, Dr Sohail Akhtar, Dr Rashida Qazi, and Dr Mamuna Subhani. "Analytical Study of the Cohesion Libraries and Historical Research; A Case of Libraries, Research and Muslim’s Historiography in Sub-continent (A Historical Analysis)." Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities 5, no. 4 (December 31, 2021): 26–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.53575/e3.v5.04(21)26-36.
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In the discipline of intelligentsia literature on various topic of research has been considered significant through ages while the best option to preserve the literature as a place of the documentary material i.e. books or other documents for research is library. In recent times, libraries have found a very high place in the field of historical research. This refers to a place where books are kept in an organized form by giving them a holistic form. By this we can also mean that the library is a collection of material that is helpful not only for study but also for research on various topics that can benefit everyone, including students, researchers and the general reader. The flourishing of knowledge is a reflection of full dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. Wherever knowledge is sought, blessings, blessings, good tidings and accomplishments are revealed. The establishment and existence of the library is very old in the history of the world, but from the time of Greece, the library gained a prominent place in the development of knowledge and literature. This research paper, in fact, clarifies and highlights the usefulness of libraries and historiography with books in the presence of modern scientific sources of innovation, as well as offers a historical analysis of the importance of books in this advanced age.
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Konsa, Kurmo. "Kust pärinevad metaandmed: infoteoreetiline vaade." Ajalooline Ajakiri. The Estonian Historical Journal 172, no. 2 (December 31, 2020): 141–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.12697/aa.2020.2.03.
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According to the simplest and most common definition, metadata refers to a set of data that describes other data. Research on metadata is focused almost exclusively on solving practical issues. There are few theories on metadata that emphasise the lack of a common theoretical foundation to handle metadata, and there is also a lack of corresponding research. This article looks at metadata from a broad perspective of information technology and seeks an answer to a question that may, at first glance, seem simple: what is the origin of metadata? The article aims to present a conceptual model that connects metadata to communication processes, thereby creating an opportunity to treat metadata in a more systematic manner.
In memory institutions, different metadata schemes and standards are used to describe digital objects. In order to describe objects, libraries use bibliographical entries that correspond to valid entry and cataloguing rules. Objects are described by bibliographic entries and catalogued in a bibliographic format. Nowadays, cataloguing rules are mostly based on the ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description). The most common bibliographic formats are standards belonging to the MARC (Machine Readable Cataloguing) group. Some libraries, such as the Academic Library of Tallinn University and the University of Tartu Library use the Dublin Core metadata standard to describe the digital objects they preserve. A particular feature of the metadata systems used by libraries is that all objects in a collection are described to at least a minimum level. Archives in Estonia use the General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)), which was developed by the International Council on Archives. Archives differ from libraries in that archives usually describe objects in detail on the levels of archive, series, and archive item, and preservation of the full context of information is prioritised. Estonian museums began introducing common structured metadata in 1992, when the Ministry of Culture commissioned a software company called AS GenNet Laboratories to develop KVIS (Information System of Cultural Values). The development of KVIS was based on the CIDOC (International Committee for Documentation) data model of the International Council of Museums, and on SWETERM, the Swedish standard of forming name attributes. This was an object-oriented data model, and the description was focused not on the object but the event. This type of description model is also supported by the CRM (Conceptual Reference Model) adopted by CIDOC in 2006. In 2005, the Ministry of Culture decided to create MuIS, a new information system for museums, although this new system was based on the same underlying data model as the previous system. The descriptions of museum objects are supported by central glossaries that ensure museum items are described as required and that searches can be made across museums. To describe natural scientific collections, other information systems are also used, such as the SARV database, used for managing data related to geocollections. Archaeological collections have their own databases as well, with specific metadata. The digital collection of the Art Museum of Estonia uses a bespoke system of metadata.
Metadata are connected to each of the elements in the communication process: metadata are the attributes describing these elements. Each element of a communication act is characterised by specific, fixed attributes that provide full information about the act. All the attributes of the set of elements pertaining to a specific communication act make up the full meta description of this communication act. In fact, a communication act can be characterised by various attributes. The selection of metadata attributes used to characterise a communication process is connected to the function of the metadata relevant for the particular case.
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Hajiri, Moch Isra. "Revitalisasi Peran dan Fungsi Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi (Pendekatan Pengembangan Perpustakaan di Masa Islam Klasik)." Pustaka Karya : Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi 9, no. 1 (May 28, 2021): 39. http://dx.doi.org/10.18592/pk.v9i1.5164.
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Introduction. This study aims to examine the most prominent libraries in the classical Islamic period based on Islamic history. Islam in its golden age was once the most advanced civilization in the world.Data Collection Methods. This type of research is descriptive qualitative where data is collected through observation, interviews and documentation.Data Analysis. The theory used uses the principle of the library (Library low) based on Ranganathan. Data analysis in this study used the Miles & Huberman model, namely by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions / verification.Results and Discussion. The most prominent library revitalization manuscripts during the classical Islamic period were the Bayt al-Hikmah Library in Baghdad, the University Library of Cordoba, and the Dar al-Hikmah Library in Cairo. The three universities received enormous support from the government in carrying out their roles and functions in developing science at that time.Conclusion. The result of this research is that the development of Islamic libraries has roles and functions that can be adapted in universities, including study and research centers, scientific meeting centers and foreign book translation centers.
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POSOKHOVA, Liudmyla, and Joanna KOWALIK-BYLICKA. "The Library of Varlaam Shyshatsky in the Context of a ‘Reading Revolution’ in the Ukrainian Lands (Second Half of the 18th – Early 19th Centuries)." Historia i Świat 11 (September 8, 2022): 219–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.34739/his.2022.11.13.
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Varlaam Shyshatsky (1750-1821) was a prominent figure in the Russian Orthodox Church. In this article, the author’s focus is on his personal library – one of the most substantial book collections in Eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries, which has never been analyzed before. The article not only analyzes the composition of Varlaam Shyshatsky’s library, but also compares this collection with the personal libraries of other figures belonging to the same social group. The analysis is grounded in the broad context of the history of reading and book culture in Europe. Based on a number of criteria, it is concluded that significant changes in the culture of reading took place in the Ukrainian lands of the Russian Empire in the second half of the 18th century – first and foremost the emergence of ‘extensive’ reading and development of a number of new cultural practices among the ‘enlightened elite’. The composition of the library of Varlaam Shyshatsky also attests to the cultural uniqueness of the region and argues in favor of the thesis about the existence of a ‘Ukrainian Enlightenment’ as a phenomenon with national and regional specifics of its own.
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Steponaitienė, Jolita. "Old Library Manuscript Catalogues in Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania." Bibliotheca Lituana 2 (October 25, 2012): 155–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/bibllita.2012.2.15584.
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Library catalogue or inventory book is one of the most important sources for exploring its stock development, collection creation strategy, content of documents. Catalogue contains a lot of information about content of collections, quality and quantity aspects, and enables reconstruction of libraries which had been closed, dispersed or damaged by various disasters. Catalogues of old, especially non-operating libraries can also play role of reflections of scientific, cultural, social life of certain historical period, sometimes even of witnesses of the whole epoch. This historical source is very important for history of book and library. Their analysis can fill gaps in research of cultural communication of certain periods. Library catalogue is an information search system giving better orientation in the library to the reader, satisfaction of his informational needs and expectations. Exploring of library catalogue can be multiform depending on the subject and object of the exploration. Scientific researches of library catalogues are not popular; they are rather additional source of book history. The old catalogues give possibility to reconstruct traditions and culture of forming catalogues of that time, retrieve regulations and specifics of their forming. The article reveals content of catalogues of institutional, personal libraries of 19th-20th centuries preserved in the Rare Book and Manuscript Department of Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, their provenance attributes and physical features, making emphasis on Lithuanian books in these libraries. These are catalogues or lists of books owned of Samogitian Seminary, Ateitininkai Chapter established by Lithuanians who moved to Voronezh (Russia) during the 1st World War, The Januškevičiai (progenitors of the Dobužinskiai family), explorer of Lithuanian language Kazimieras Jaunius. These catalogues were selected from library catalogues of the National Library, because the institutions and persons mentioned were important for Lithuanian history and culture. Old library catalogues present evidence what important sources they can be for exploring of various historical stages of the country, historical and cultural heritage of various institutions, organizations or personalities, cultural and informational communication, distribution of a certain book, its popularity in libraries of various levels, culture and traditions of library catalogues forming during the certain time period.
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Levin, Grigoriy L. "Bibliography Studies of the Russian State Library: History and Present Situation." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science] 69, no. 3 (August 27, 2020): 305–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2020-69-3-305-324.
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The Russian State Library has made significant contribution to the development of Russian bibliographic thought, starting from the period of the Great Patriotic War (holding scientific conferences, defending PhD theses on bibliography topics by library employees). The major achievement is the development of problems of recommendatory bibliography: the works by B.A. Smirnova of the 1940s through 1960s, major collective studies conducted in 1967—1989 under supervision of the V.I. Lenin State Library of the USSR on the problems of “Effectiveness of recommendatory bibliography in reading guidance” and “Recommendatory bibliography as means of promoting books and reading guidance”. In 1976—1989, the sector of bibliography theory played the significant role in the development of Russian bibliography (since 1983 — the sector of general problems of theory, methodology and organization of bibliography). The release of the serial collection of scientific works “Voprosy bibliografovedeniya” [Questions of bibliography science] (1976—1990) was of great theoretical and organizing value. In the 1990s, when there were no divisions on bibliography science, a number of monographs and dissertations on bibliographic topics were created by individual Library employees. In the Scientific research department of bibliography, established in 1999, there was organized the bibliography science sector (existed until 2015), where famous bibliographic scholars V.A. Fokeev and B.A. Semenovker worked. Within the framework of the sector, G.L. Levin researched on the problems of the national bibliography of Russia. Studies in bibliography science were also created by the other employees of the Department (S.P. Bavin, A.V. Teplitskaya). In 2001, there were resumed publication of the collection “Voprosy bibliografovedeniya” and the activity of the Dissertation Council, where seven dissertations on bibliographic topics were defended by the RSL employees. At present, both researchers and bibliographers of the Scientific Research Department of Bibliography carry out scientific research in parallel with the compilation activities. The authors of bibliographic publications are also employees of other scientific and library divisions of the Russian State Library. Of great importance is the activity of the Scientific Research Department of Bibliography on the information support of bibliographic science, such as creation of indexes of bibliographic literature and bibliographic production of libraries.