Wordsmith981Wordsmith. Dublin: Dublin Corporation Public Libraries, Information and Cultural Heritage Services 1997. IR£50 (+£1 postage in the Irish Republic and the UK +£3 in Europe, +£5 rest of world)

1998 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-132
Author(s):  
Wilfred Ashworth
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Irish Republic ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Ask Live! UK public libraries and virtual collaboration

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (86) ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Berube
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Virtual Collaboration ◽  
Virtual Reference ◽  
Digital Reference ◽  
Reference Service ◽  
The Uk

Ask A Librarian, the UK public library digital reference service, has been piloting LSSI's Virtual Reference Toolkit. The pilot, managed by Ask administrator Co-East, went live to public users in May 2003 and will continue through September 2003. The pilot objectives include not only an evaluation of the software and support offered by LSSI, but also the eventual integration of the chat component with the main web-form service, and the implications for uptake and sustainability. This article combines a report of the largely positive initial findings of the pilot with an overview of digital reference service and UK public libraries.

scholarly journals Exhibition Development in Auckland Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Timothy Mark Greenslade
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Exhibition Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Physical Layout ◽  
Selection Of

<p>Throughout New Zealand’s public library sector, librarians, particularly those responsible for special collections, maintain and create exhibitions. They aim to reflect the depth and richness of our history, cultural heritage and society. Due to the immeasurable value of cultural heritage, it needs to be presented effectively, not only for aesthetic and preservation purposes, but also for the betterment of society. Therefore the objective of this study is to explore how exhibition principles are being applied to exhibition development and presentation in Auckland Libraries. This study will not only focus on the principles behind physical layout of the exhibitions, and selection of objects on display, it will also attempt to place exhibition design into a wider context. It will do this by exploring how library exhibitions reflect public policy, and how exhibition designers perceive their social and cultural responsibilities as representatives of public libraries. Herein lies the value of the proposed study; it will allow better informed practices by exploring the use of exhibition design principles, and the application of public policy in public.</p>

scholarly journals Adapting Cultural Heritage to Climate Change Risks: Perspectives of Cultural Heritage Experts in Europe

Geosciences ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Sesana ◽  
Alexandre Gagnon ◽  
Chiara Bertolin ◽  
John Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Participatory Workshop ◽  
Climate Change Risks ◽  
The Uk

Changes in rainfall patterns, humidity, and temperature, as well as greater exposure to severe weather events, has led to the need for adapting cultural heritage to climate change. However, there is limited research accomplished to date on the process of adaptation of cultural heritage to climate change. This paper examines the perceptions of experts involved in the management and preservation of cultural heritage on adaptation to climate change risks. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts from the UK, Italy, and Norway as well as a participatory workshop with stakeholders. The results indicate that the majority of interviewees believe that adaptation of cultural heritage to climate change is possible. Opportunities for, barriers to, and requirements for adapting cultural heritage to climate change, as perceived by the interviewees, provided a better understanding of what needs to be provided and prioritized for adaptation to take place and in its strategic planning. Knowledge of management methodologies incorporating climate change impacts by the interviewees together with best practice examples in adapting cultural heritage to climate change are also reported. Finally, the interviewees identified the determinant factors for the implementation of climate change adaptation. This paper highlights the need for more research on this topic and the identification and dissemination of practical solutions and tools for the incorporation of climate change adaptation in the preservation and management of cultural heritage.

The National Library of Chile

1991 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula Schadlich
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
National Library ◽  
National Network ◽  
Technical Control ◽  
Integrated Policy ◽  
Dual Character ◽  
The Creation

In 1812 the creation of a public library was proposed for the encouragement of education and national culture. This was eventually to become the National Library of Chile. Its first Director, Manuel de Salas, was the author of the legal deposit law. For the first 100 years the library held the dual character of central collection library and public library. Gradually its public library functions were transferred to other bodies, under the administrative and technical control of the National Coordination of Public Libraries, which reports to the Director of the National Library. As it grew in importance and volume over the years, the library moved three times. The present building, begun in 1913, was completed in 1963, with some additional alterations in 1980 and 1981. The creation of the Office of Libraries, Archives and Museums in 1929 made possible an integrated policy for conserving, safeguarding and disseminating the national cultural heritage. The application of computer systems to bibliographic processes – notably the NOTIS system – has led to national network of bibliographic information (RENIB) that now includes academic and public libraries, the Library of Congress of Chile, and other documentation centres.

Iranian public libraries’ capacities in preserving and disseminating intangible cultural heritage

IFLA Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leili Seifi ◽  
Marziyeh Soltanabadi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Intellectual Property Rights ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Centers ◽  
Targeted Sampling ◽  
Local Areas ◽  
Research Findings

Since public libraries in Iran have a rich and strong intangible cultural heritage, it is important to study the capacities of these libraries. For this purpose, the method implemented for the study was the Delphi technique. The population of the study consisted of 30 experts and researchers who were selected through targeted sampling. Based on the findings of this study, the roles of Iranian public libraries were the provision of intangible cultural heritage by collecting from local areas, holding public exhibitions and re-narration of intangible cultural heritage. This study further emphasizes the application of intellectual property rights and provision of infrastructure of information technology by Iranian public libraries for the preservation and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. Concerning research findings, Iranian public libraries are considered one of the knowledge cultural centers for diversity within society that, through preservation and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage, could play a significant role in promotion of the individual’s awareness.

scholarly journals Beyond landscape designation

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Formal System ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Local Initiative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Landscape Governance ◽  
Intensive Farming ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – In Europe, as in other developed regions of the world, formal protected areas (PA) are, almost by definition, conservation islands within a wider landscape of intensive farming, towns, industry and transport links. The recognised need for “more, bigger, better and joined” implies the need for complementary approaches. The purpose of this paper is to examine some innovative funding and delivery mechanisms in the UK and their strengths – and weaknesses – compared to the formal system of PA. Design/methodology/approach – Building on recent research undertaken for the UK Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) the HLF landscape partnership (LP) programme is described and related to other area-based approaches including the Wildlife Trust’s Living Landscapes, the Futurescapes programme of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the UK government’s Nature Improvement Areas (NIA). Findings – LPs represent an increasingly important vehicle for securing conservation of the natural and cultural heritage alongside the formal system of designated PA. Their reliance upon local initiative, community engagement and multi-agency participation presents significant advantages. The strength of the LP approach is that it is “bottom up” and in some ways opportunistic. Practical implications – Non-tax funding of innovative approaches to landscape governance presents significant opportunity for natural and cultural heritage conservation, particularly in their capacity to mobilise local enthusiasm and support. However, it fits also with neo-liberal approaches which seek to transfer to the “third sector” responsibilities previously the province of local and national government. Originality/value – This paper is one of a very limited number of studies of developed-country LPs. It widens the concept of “PA” beyond formal IUCN categories and indicates the potential for innovations in funding and governance.

Cultural heritage and creation: acquiring, cataloguing and promoting livres d’artistes in French public libraries

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Sonja Graimprey
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Literary Value ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Special Library ◽  
The Way ◽  
Library Collections

The term ‘livres d’artistes’ hides from view creative artworks, whose presence in special library collections is justified by their artistic and literary value but also by their value as witness of their times. After defining the content of these collections, this article analyses the way ‘livres d’artistes’ are managed. Because they are different from all other books, they struggle to find their public. Active promotion is thus an essential step in making them properly influential.

scholarly journals Developing a collaborative HBIM to integrate tangible and intangible cultural heritage

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Heesom ◽  
Paul Boden ◽  
Anthony Hatfield ◽  
Sagal Rooble ◽  
Katie Andrews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Execution Plan ◽  
Intangible Heritage ◽  
The Uk

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report on the development of a collaborative Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) of a 19th-century multi-building industrial site in the UK. The buildings were Grade II listed by Historic England for architectural and structural features. The buildings were also a key element of the industrial heritage and folklore of the surrounding area. As the site was due to undergo major renovation work, this project was initiated to develop a HBIM of the site that encapsulated both tangible and intangible heritage data.Design/methodology/approachThe design of the research in this study combined multiple research methods. Building on an analysis of secondary data surrounding HBIM, a community of practice was established to shape the development of an HBIM execution plan (HBEP) and underpin the collaborative BIM development. The tangible HBIM geometry was predominantly developed using a scan to BIM methodology, whereas intangible heritage data were undertaken using unstructured interviews and a focus group used to inform the presentation approach of the HBIM data.FindingsThe project produced a collaboratively generated multi-building HBIM. The study identified the need for a dedicated HBEP that varies from prevailing BIM execution plans on construction projects. Tangible geometry of the buildings was modelled to LOD3 of the Historic England guidelines. Notably, the work identified the fluid nature of intangible data and the need to include this in an HBIM to fully support design, construction and operation of the building after renovation. A methodology was implemented to categorise intangible heritage data within a BIM context and an approach to interrogate these data from within existing BIM software tools.Originality/ValueThe paper has presented an approach to the development of HBIM for large sites containing multiple buildings/assets. The framework implemented for an HBEP can be reproduced by future researchers and practitioners wishing to undertake similar projects. The method for identifying and categorising intangible heritage information through the developed level of intangible cultural heritage was presented as new knowledge. The development of HBIM to bring together tangible and intangible data has the potential to provide a model for future work in the field and augment existing BIM data sets used during the asset lifecycle.

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