Archivists and Architects: A Case Study on Mitigating Design Cataloging Challenges through Copyright Outreach

2021 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-419
Author(s):  
Caitlin Biggers
Keyword(s):  
Staff Time ◽  
Image Orientation ◽  
Direct Correspondence

ABSTRACT For many archives working to publish collections online, securing copyright is a time-consuming challenge. What if the labor-intensive process of copyright outreach could be designed to increase the yield of staff time and add value to collection metadata? This case study explores an effort at the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture Archive of The Cooper Union to combine copyright outreach with author-generated metadata in an attempt to address common architectural record cataloging challenges. Specifically, the study looks at direct correspondence with creators as an opportunity to both secure permission to publish copyrighted materials and to fill descriptive holes in subject, title, caption, image orientation, and authorized name. This article further studies the feasibility of combining two laborintensive processes, discusses a preliminary and revised workflow, and evaluates the practicality and value of corresponding with over eight hundred individuals.

scholarly journals True-orthophoto generation from UAV images: Implementation of a combined photogrammetric and computer vision approach

2014 ◽  
Vol II-5 ◽  
pp. 57-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Barazzetti ◽  
R. Brumana ◽  
D. Oreni ◽  
M. Previtali ◽  
F. Roncoroni
Keyword(s):  
3D Model ◽  
Bundle Block Adjustment ◽  
Dense Matching ◽  
Automated Data Processing ◽  
Feature Based ◽  
Correlation Techniques ◽  
Uav Images ◽  
Image Orientation ◽  
Santa Maria

This paper presents a photogrammetric methodology for true-orthophoto generation with images acquired from UAV platforms. The method is an automated multistep workflow made up of three main parts: (i) image orientation through feature-based matching and collinearity equations / bundle block adjustment, (ii) dense matching with correlation techniques able to manage multiple images, and true-orthophoto mapping for 3D model texturing. It allows automated data processing of sparse blocks of convergent images in order to obtain a final true-orthophoto where problems such as self-occlusions, ghost effects, and multiple texture assignments are taken into consideration. <br><br> The different algorithms are illustrated and discussed along with a real case study concerning the UAV flight over the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio in L'Aquila (Italy). The final result is a rigorous true-orthophoto used to inspect the roof of the Basilica, which was seriously damaged by the earthquake in 2009.

Leaning into sustainability at University of Alberta Libraries

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald Beasley ◽  
Trish Rosseel
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Staffing Model

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a case study that considers the links between cost avoidance, lean design, and sustainability in relation to two different library projects at University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) – the design of the Research and Collections Resource Facility and the development of new fee-based library services at UAL’s John W. Scott Health Sciences Library. Design/methodology/approach – This case study describes the analysis of each project’s workflows in relation to lean design in order to enhance processes and service delivery. Findings – Findings to date in both of these ongoing projects suggest that consideration of the lean philosophy has already led to process and service improvements. With regard to the new building design project, revised task design is already resulting in significant savings in staff time, and work space. And the staffing model for fee-based specialized services has already been redesigned, an alignment with lean principles. Research limitations/implications – While this paper does discuss and define lean design, it does not provide a comprehensive summary of research in this area. Originality/value – This paper highlights the value of lean design as a framework for designing, developing, and reviewing academic library buildings, services, processes, and workflows to ensure they are sustainable.

scholarly journals Launching an Institutional ORCID Initiative at Florida State University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Grove ◽  
Devin Soper
Keyword(s):  
High Impact ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Florida State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
The Right

This article provides a case study about an institutional ORCID initiative at Florida State University. The authors describe how they launched the initiative with minimal resources and staff time at their disposal. The authors also describe specific strategies that can be replicated at other institutions, including identifying the right partners and most compelling use cases, and taking advantage of high-impact outreach strategies that provide the most exposure for the least time invested. 

scholarly journals Enhancing academic skills appointments through a new booking system

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Morris ◽  
Lindsey McDermott
Keyword(s):  
Additional Data ◽  
Academic Support ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
Institutional Processes ◽  
Formative Stage ◽  
Support Team ◽  
New System

This case study examines the introduction of a centrally managed booking system for academic skills appointments conducted by the Library Academic Support Team at Leeds Beckett University, showing how staff-student communication channels can scaffold effective student support. The new system was introduced in order to manage a large number of requests for skills appointments across all academic levels, to ensure an equitable experience for all learners, and to frame staff-student encounters more effectively at the formative stage. Further benefits included provision of more focused tuition, additional data on learner requirements, greater capacity to re-route appointment requests, and more efficient use of student and staff time, while retaining the option of human intervention in the system as required. This paper demonstrates a transferrable means of enhancing institutional processes whilst retaining the traditional strengths of one-to-one encounters in order to improve the overall student experience.

Evaluator as a Critical Participant in an Interagency Collaboration: A Case Study

2000 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Barbara Knox-Seith
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Real World ◽  
Interagency Collaboration ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
Lead Agency ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Difference

The day after I presented an earlier version of this article (in the session "Landing on Your Feet in the Real World: Anthropologists as Evaluators" at the SfAA annual meetings in Seattle, March, 1997) I spoke by phone with Hilary Stern, the director of CASA Latina, the lead agency on the project discussed in the following pages. She summarized her experiences with evaluation: The evaluation you did for us was the first helpful evaluation we've had, and we've participated in many. Other agencies' experiences are similar to ours. I was really glad that I could tell other people about our experience [at a session on evaluation at a conference on ESLIadult education]. It was the only positive example anyone was able to provide. In most evaluations, evaluators have come from outside. They impose on staff time, and sometimes they don't even give the agency the results. When they do, the information isn't of value to the agency: they tell us what we already know; they don't tell us about things we want to know, things that matter to us. The difference with this evaluation is that it met our agenda. We decided we wanted the evaluation, and we selected the evaluator. It contributed to the success of our project and to our goals as an agency. Other evaluations were done to meet the agenda of the researchers. We agreed to participate in them as a matter of good public relations. Other than that, they're a waste of our time. I'm glad we had the experience of this evaluation. It shows that evaluation can be useful. I hope that you will publish your paper about it as a model and inspiration to others. — [paraphrase of] Hilary Stern, from phone conversation on March 8, 1997

scholarly journals Joining Voices: University – Industry Partnerships in the Humanities

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Lynne Siemens ◽  
The INKE Research Group
Keyword(s):  
Time Travel ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
Grant Application ◽  
Grant Funding ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Industry Partnerships ◽  
Application Industry ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

University-industry partnerships are common in the Sciences, but less so in the Humanities. As a result, there is little understanding of how they work in the Humanities. Using the Implementing New Knowledge Environments: Networked Open Social Scholarship (INKE:NOSS) initiative as a case study, this paper contributes to this discussion by examining the nature of the university-industry partnership with libraries and academic-adjacent organizations, and associated benefits, challenges, measures of success, and outcomes. Interviews were conducted with the collaboration’s industry partners. After several years of collaboration on the development of a grant application, industry partners have found the experience of working with academics to be a positive one overall. Industry partners are contributing primarily in-kind resources in the form of staff time, travel to meetings, and reading and commenting on documents. They have also been able to realize benefits while negotiating the challenges. Using qualitative standards, measures of success and desired outcomes are being articulated. This work developing the partnership should stand the larger INKE:NOSS team in good stead if they are successful with securing grant funding.

scholarly journals Adolescent Involvement at Public Horticulture Institutions

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 915-920
Author(s):  
Keelin Blaith Purcell ◽  
Robert E. Lyons ◽  
Lynn D. Dierking ◽  
Helen Fischel
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Research ◽  
Educational Programming ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Public Horticulture ◽  
Public Gardens ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Institutional Benefits

While public gardens typically offer educational programming for adults and elementary school–aged children, many institutions struggle with serving the teenage audience. This study gathered information on the institutional benefits, challenges, and strategies of offering successful programming for youth aged 13–19 years. Institutional members of the American Public Gardens Association were surveyed, followed by case study research at two large institutions and phone interviews with three smaller institutions. Seven institutional benefits emerged, the three foremost being building relationships with new audiences, building interest in horticulture, and supporting the institution's mission and growth. In addition, seven potential challenges were identified, most notably funding, staff time, and adolescent interest. Seven overarching strategies also emerged, highlighting the areas of high quality staff, curriculum, partnerships, youth decision-making, compensation, engaging activities, and evaluation.

scholarly journals Computer Simulations Improve University Instructional Laboratories

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola J. Gibbons ◽  
Chris Evans ◽  
Annette Payne ◽  
Kavita Shah ◽  
Darren K. Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Chromosome Analysis ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Staff Time ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
First Case ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Time Savings ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

Laboratory classes are commonplace and essential in biology departments but can sometimes be cumbersome, unreliable, and a drain on time and resources. As university intakes increase, pressure on budgets and staff time can often lead to reduction in practical class provision. Frequently, the ability to use laboratory equipment, mix solutions, and manipulate test animals are essential learning outcomes, and “wet” laboratory classes are thus appropriate. In others, however, interpretation and manipulation of the data are the primary learning outcomes, and here, computer-based simulations can provide a cheaper, easier, and less time- and labor-intensive alternative. We report the evaluation of two computer-based simulations of practical exercises: the first in chromosome analysis, the second in bioinformatics. Simulations can provide significant time savings to students (by a factor of four in our first case study) without affecting learning, as measured by performance in assessment. Moreover, under certain circumstances, performance can be improved by the use of simulations (by 7% in our second case study). We concluded that the introduction of these simulations can significantly enhance student learning where consideration of the learning outcomes indicates that it might be appropriate. In addition, they can offer significant benefits to teaching staff.

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