Strategies for Building Digitized Collections

Libraries have been digitizing collections for a decade or more. Their collective experience has produced a depth of technical expertise and a set of tested practices. That information is widely shared among library staffs and has been well reported at meetings and in publications. This ongoing experiment with representing research collections online has resulted in the codification of technical practices and the emergence of clear trends in selection policies. This paper reviews existing selection practices in libraries, identifies selection policies and best practices where they exist, and discusses the long-term implications of the opportunities and constraints that shape digital-conversion programs. This is not a systematic review of what all research libraries are doing, but an analysis of significant achievements that will make it possible to identify good practices and benchmarks for success. Every library, regardless of size or mission, will need to determine for itself how and when digitization will move from being an experiment to becoming a collection-development strategy that is well integrated into its daily practice.

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Best Practices in Cooperative Collection Development: A Report Prepared by the Center for Research Libraries Working Group on Best Practices in Cooperative Collection Development

The New Dynamics and Economics of Cooperative Collection Development ◽

10.4324/9781315864624-14 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 191-222 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cynthia Shelton

Keyword(s):

Best Practices ◽

Working Group ◽

Collection Development ◽

Research Libraries

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Collection Development for Virtual Libraries

Building a Virtual Library ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-106-3.ch002 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 20-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Patricia Pettijohn ◽

Tina Neville

Keyword(s):

Business Practices ◽

Collection Development ◽

Digital Information ◽

Paradigmatic Shift ◽

Research Libraries ◽

On Demand ◽

Software Companies ◽

Virtual Libraries ◽

Digital Collection

The evolution from paper to electronic resources transforms the way that information is owned, shared, and accessed. For libraries, the commodification of digital information has long-term implications for the acquisition and development of library collections. As licensing replaces purchasing, and the business practices of software companies replace those of publishers, access to information on demand supersedes collection building, and cooperative acquisitions supplement local collection development. Growing demand for full-text online content that can be easily searched and remotely accessed has led libraries to depend on a host of intermediary agents and cooperatives. Within this landscape of proliferating information and diminishing buying power, it is not surprising that when the Digital Library Federation launched an informal survey of the major challenges confronting research libraries, respondents identified digital collection development as their greatest challenge (Greenstein, 2001). In this chapter, we will look first at how libraries have responded to this paradigmatic shift by pioneering new collection development strategies, and then examine the changing responsibilities of collection development librarians in an electronic environment.

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Primary varicose veins

Phlebologie ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1622305 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 39 (03) ◽

pp. 133-137

Author(s):

H. Partsch

Keyword(s):

Varicose Veins ◽

Compression Therapy ◽

Daily Practice ◽

Clinical Severity ◽

Compression Stockings ◽

Primary Varicose Veins ◽

The Cost ◽

Convincing Data ◽

Long Term Studies

SummaryBackground: Compression stockings are widely used in patients with varicose veins. Methods: Based on published literature three main points are discussed: 1. the rationale of compression therapy in primary varicose veins, 2. the prescription of compression stockings in daily practice, 3. studies required in the future. Results: The main objective of prescribing compression stockings for patients with varicose veins is to improve subjective leg complaints and to prevent swelling after sitting and standing. No convincing data are available concerning prevention of progression or of complications. In daily practice varicose veins are the most common indication to prescribe compression stockings. The compliance depends on the severity of the disorder and is rather poor in less severe stages. Long-term studies are needed to proof the cost-effectiveness of compression stockings concerning subjective symptoms and objective signs of varicose veins adjusted to their clinical severity. Conclusion: Compression stockings in primary varicose veins are able to improve leg complaints and to prevent swelling.

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Russian low carbon development strategy

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2020-7-51-74 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 51-74

Author(s):

I. A. Bashmakov

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Security Risk ◽

Ghg Emission ◽

Emission Mitigation ◽

Russian Economy ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

Scenario Projections

The article presents the key results of scenario projections that underpinned the Strategy for long-term low carbon economic development of the Russian Federation to 2050, including analysis of potential Russia’s GHG emission mitigation commitments to 2050 and assessment of relevant costs, benefits, and implications for Russia’s GDP. Low carbon transformation of the Russian economy is presented as a potential driver for economic growth that offers trillions-of-dollars-worth market niches for low carbon products by mid-21st century. Transition to low carbon economic growth is irreversible. Lagging behind in this technological race entails a security risk and technological backwardness hazards.

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Russia’s Development Strategy: Guidelines and Restrictions

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2008-8-119-130 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 119-130 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

V. Senchagov

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Conceptual Basis ◽

The Core ◽

Economic Development Strategy ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

Rates Of Growth

The core of Russia’s long-term socio-economic development strategy is represented by its conceptual basis. Having considered debating points about the essence and priority of the strategy, the author analyzes the logic and stages of its development as well as possibilities, restrictions and risks of high GDP rates of growth.

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An Evaluation of Provincial Macroeconomic Performance in Vietnam

Journal of Economics and Development ◽

10.33301/2017.19.02.02 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 34-47

Author(s):

Hoi Le Quoc ◽

Nam Pham Xuan ◽

Tuan Nguyen Anh

Keyword(s):

Development Strategy ◽

Institutional Transformation ◽

Economic Indicators ◽

Macroeconomic Performance ◽

Economic Development Strategy ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

The Cost ◽

Development Objectives ◽

First Time

The study was targeted at developing a methodology for constructing a macroeconomic performance index at a provincial level for the first time in Vietnam based on 4 groups of measurements: (i) Economic indicators; (ii) oriented economic indicators; (iii) socio-economic indicators; and (iv) economic - social – institutional indicators. Applying the methodology to the 2011 - 2015 empirical data of all provinces in Vietnam, the research shows that the socio-economic development strategy implemented by those provinces did not provide balanced outcomes between growth and social objectives, sustainability and inclusiveness. Many provinces focused on economic growth at the cost of structural change, equality and institutional transformation. In contrast, many provinces were successful in improving equality but not growth. Those facts threaten the long-term development objectives of the provinces.

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The Belt and Road Initiative: Goals and Challenges

Tikrit Journal For Political Science ◽

10.25130/poltic.v0i19.216 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 167

Author(s):

Adnan Khalaf i Hammed Al-Badrani ◽

Hind Ziyad Nafeih

Keyword(s):

Development Strategy ◽

Soft Power ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Power Lines ◽

Belt And Road Initiative ◽

Belt And Road ◽

Ancient Silk Road ◽

Main Engine ◽

The Belt And Road

The Belt and Road Initiative is an initiative to revive the ancient Silk Road, through networks of land and sea roads, oil and gas pipelines, electric power lines, the Internet and airports, to create a model of regional and international cooperation. It is essentially a long-term development strategy, launched by the Chinese president in 2013 to become the main engine of Chinese domestic policy and foreign diplomacy and within the framework of the soft power strategy, to enhance its position and influence in the world as a peaceful and responsible country. The study includes identifying the initiative and setting goals for China, as well as the challenges and difficulties that hinder the initiative.

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STRUCTURAL GUIDELINES FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY ENTERPRISES: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT MODEL

EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA ◽

10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2020.03.01.008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 55-62

Author(s):

N. А. LEBEDEV ◽

Keyword(s):

Development Strategy ◽

Machine Building ◽

Unmanned Vehicles ◽

Development Model ◽

Current Development ◽

Agricultural Machinery ◽

Building Products ◽

The Development Strategy ◽

New Development

The article analyzes the structural guidelines for the modernization of the domestic agricultural machinery industry, which are formed in the aspect of a new development model; some types of machine-building products that are innovative in nature. Separate tasks of digitalization for the development of production of unmanned vehicles are considered. It is concluded that in order to seriously promote the structural modernization of agricultural machinery enterprises, it is necessary to give priority to the development strategy of enterprises, which should be based on clear development guidelines for the long-term period.

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Formulating Industry-Academic Collaborations That Work: Best Practices to Ensure a Strong Relationship After the Agreements are Signed

Technology & Innovation ◽

10.21300/21.2.2020.169 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 169-177

Author(s):

Michael B. Dilling ◽

Anne C. DiSante ◽

Ross Durland ◽

Christine E. Flynn ◽

Leonid Metelitsa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Best Practices ◽

Product Development ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Governance Structure ◽

Collaborative Relationships ◽

Skill Sets ◽

Pragmatic Aspects

Collaborations between academia and industry are growing in scope, duration, and sophistication. The best collaborations recognize the unique strengths and skill sets of both parties and are structured to leverage what each party does best. In many cases, these collaborations develop into long-term relationships, and it is important to develop the systems and structures needed to support these relationships to ensure that they meet the needs of both sides. Successful collaborations require the formulation of a governance structure to facilitate communication, decision-making, assessment of progress, and the inevitable changes of direction that accompany product development. This panel explored the pragmatic aspects of successfully structuring collaborations and managing the relationships after the deal is done. Several dominant themes associated with successful collaborative relationships emerged from the discussion, and these will be explored in this article.

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