Digitization as a Preservation Method – Comments from the Netherlands

2004 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Web Site ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Association Of Research Libraries ◽  
Preservation Method ◽  
The Usa

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in the USA has adopted digitization as a method for preservation. In a report published on the ARL web site

The economic crisis and its effect on libraries

2011 ◽  
Vol 112 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 199-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles I. Guarria ◽  
Zhonghong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fiscal Constraints ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Association Of Research Libraries ◽  
Library Community ◽  
Timely Feedback ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the recent recession in the USA and its impact on libraries. It illustrates how libraries are coping with the fiscal constraints and challenges this economic climate imposes. It seeks to provide timely feedback and best practices from librarians and administrators (mostly academic) regarding measures they are taking and their plans for the future.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review reveals news regarding library budget cuts and their impact on collections, operations, and personnel. Two online surveys were conducted, one of the library community at large, the other of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) deans and directors.FindingsA majority of the libraries have experienced flat or reduced budgets and many expect additional budget cuts in the immediate future. Key areas affected include collections/materials, professional development/travel, supplies/equipment, personnel and hours of operation. Survey respondents suggest that library administrators and librarians should examine workflow to increase efficiency, prioritize projects, and adopt creative measures.Practical implicationsThis article provides informative and practical suggestions for those managing budgets in difficult economic times.Originality/valueData collected provide a snapshot of the financial constraints libraries currently face. It provides practical lessons and suggestions for library administrators and librarians seeking to cope with flat or reduced budgets while maintaining quality services.

scholarly journals Recommendations for Benchmarking Web Site Usage among Academic Libraries

1998 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Hightower ◽  
Julie Sih ◽  
Adam Tilghman
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Web Site ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Voluntary Reporting ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Association Of Research Libraries ◽  
Reporting Structure ◽  
Comparative Statistical Analysis

The Web sites that academic libraries are developing for their research communities represent an important new aspect of information management. Comparative statistical analysis of Web site usage among similar institutions would improve librarians’ ability to evaluate the effectiveness of their efforts. A centralized voluntary reporting structure for Web server usage statistics, coordinated by the Association of Research Libraries’ (ARL’s) Office of Statistics, would provide a significant service to academic librarians. Factors to consider in designing such a benchmarking program are discussed, based on a pilot study of Web site usage statistics from fourteen science and technology libraries.

Haematoma, Abscess or Meningitis After Neuraxial Anesthesia in the USA and the Netherlands: A Closed Claims Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-79
Author(s):  
E.M.sE. Bos ◽  
K.L. Posner ◽  
K.B. Domino ◽  
M. de Quelerij ◽  
J. Kalkman Cor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Neuraxial Anesthesia ◽  
Claims Analysis ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Closed Claims

Legal Deposit of Electronic Publications and Other Non-Print Material: An International Overview

1997 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Hoare
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Print Material ◽  
International Coordination ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Electronic Publications ◽  
The Uk ◽  
West European

In many countries, including the UK, proposals are currently being made for the extension of legal deposit to electronic and other non-print material. Some countries such as Switzerland and the Netherlands have no national legal deposit legislation, though voluntary deposit works well in the latter. Norway has the most advanced legislation, requiring the deposit of all lands of media. In few countries is any range of material actively handled, and a very few deal with online publications. There is scope for international coordination of proposals through such bodies as CDNL, CENL, IFLA and UNESCO. The aim of totally comprehensive collecting of all published material may be accepted as unrealistic, and some selectively is likely to be necessary. The current situation with regard to deposit of non-print material in 11 west European countries, Australia, Canada and the USA is recounted.

Assessment committees: good practices from ARL libraries

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle H. Brannen ◽  
Sojourna J. Cunningham ◽  
Regina Mays
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Association Of Research Libraries ◽  
Library Assessment ◽  
Current State ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Assessment Activities

Purpose Assessment activities in academic libraries continue to grow as libraries explore assessment endeavors. Ranging from basic stats gathering and reporting to surveys, focus groups, and usability studies and beyond. Many practitioners are finding it necessary to create new processes and programs, with little guidance. The purpose of this paper is to paint a broad picture of assessment activities in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) university libraries with the goal of creating a resource for libraries developing or improving their assessment programs. Design/methodology/approach A survey was developed that asked questions about assessment personnel, activities, mission, and website. A total of 113 surveys were sent to academic library members of ARL. Survey results were analyzed to compile a list of recommended good practices for assessment and working with assessment committees in academic libraries. Findings The investigators had a response rate of 43 percent. The open-ended nature of the survey questions allowed for the respondents to specifically narrow down the problems and opportunities inherent in library assessment committees. Originality/value This study takes the temperature of the current state of assessment programs in ARL libraries, demonstrating the growth of assessment programs. It begins to document the practices of these libraries, particularly in regards to the sometimes informal and hard to track use of committees and other in-house collaborations, as a first step toward developing best practices for the field. The results illuminate productive areas for further study, including investigating how to measure a culture of assessment and maximizing impact of assessment information presented on assessment websites.

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