Resource discovery for the twenty-first century library : case studies and perspectives on the role of IT in user engagement and empowerment

Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels and is a major focus for libraries and museums. Of all the parts of modern library provision, discovery services are the most clearly affected by developments in IT, from databases to search engines to linked data to machine learning. It is crucial to the relationship between libraries and their communities. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to provide a high level of service. Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library contains a range of contributions analysing the ways in which libraries are tackling the challenges facing them in discovery in the (post)-Google era. Chapters are written by experts, both global and local - describing specific areas of discovery and local implementations and ideas. The book will help with enhancing discovery both inbound - making locally held resources globally discoverable, and outbound - making global resources locally discoverable, in ways which are relevant to your user community. Content covered includes: · a survey of what resource discovery is today · case studies from around the world of interesting approaches to discovery · analysis of how users approach discovery · how to understand and make the best use of Internet search engines · using limited resources to help users find collections · linked open data and discovery · the future of discovery. This book will be useful for subject librarians and others who give direct support to library users, digital library technicians, managers, staff with responsibility for managing electronic resources, metadata and discovery specialists, trainers and user education specialists. It will also be of use to curators and others who give direct support to researchers, managers of digitisation and cataloguing products, IT staff, trainers and user education specialists. Title page Contents Figures and tables Contributors Foreword: library discovery directions Introduction The peeling away of discovery from the local collection The peeling away of discovery from the local audience Some technology directions Some service directions Conclusion References 1 Introduction: technology and resource discovery The importance of resource discovery How we got here Approaches to discovery: understanding users A trip through this book Note References 2 Flipping the catalogue: taking resource discovery to the next level Introduction Setting the scene Patron-driven or demand-driven acquisition Experiences of other university libraries Flipped catalogue – academic views Conclusion Update May 2019 References 3 Breaking the record: liberating data into knowledge at the National Library Board of Singapore Introduction NLB data harmonisation The knowledge organisation system Query expansion NLB data model Linked data service Future plans and considerations Notes Bibliography 4 Case study: clearing library discovery-to-access pathways for IEEE content Introduction IEEE strategies for content discovery and access Assessing the library discovery service landscape Initiatives to improve discovery and access of IEEE content Conclusion Notes References 5 Case study: putting discovery at the heart of the library experience Introduction Search innovation User experience Mobile Holdings management, knowledge databases and workflow integration The future of discovery Note References 6 Investigating resource discovery needs at the University of Oxford Aims and objectives of the University of Oxford’s resource discovery project The shape of the project User consultation activities Data analysis and findings Recommendations Laying the foundations Conclusion Notes References 7 ‘Why can’t you just use Google?’ Introduction What Google is and why it is so successful What is covered by Google – and what is not How Google approaches resources which are not web pages How Google has changed over the 20 years of its existence (and where it has not) Other web search engines and technologies – is there any point in using them? The role of Google in the library sector Notes References 8 Exposing collections and resources effectively Introduction: why should you care? Understanding search engines Planning to improve exposure Optimisation in metadata creation Exposing your metadata Using engagement and social media to expose collections Conclusion Note References 9 Open source discovery using Blacklight at the University of Hull Introduction Brief history of Blacklight Blacklight community development Blacklight and Hydra/Samvera Blacklight at Hull Blacklight extensibility Future development and conclusion Note References 10 A world of curated knowledge: leveraging the wider semantic web to enhance library discovery Introduction Libraries and linked data Prototypes for the future Conclusion Notes References 11 Cultural discovery: trends and futures Introduction Content sought and valued Discovery environment Current discovery technologies Emerging discovery technologies Implications Conclusion Notes References 12 Discovering the future Preface: a resource discovery dystopia Introduction Future of academic research and information: open or closed? Scenarios Editorial afterword References Index

Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels and is a major focus for libraries and museums. Of all the parts of modern library provision, discovery services are the most clearly affected by developments in IT, from databases to search engines to linked data to machine learning. It is crucial to the relationship between libraries and their communities. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to provide a high level of service.

Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library contains a range of contributions analysing the ways in which libraries are tackling the challenges facing them in discovery in the (post)-Google era. Chapters are written by experts, both global and local – describing specific areas of discovery and local implementations and ideas. The book will help with enhancing discovery both inbound – making locally held resources globally discoverable, and outbound – making global resources locally discoverable, in ways which are relevant to your user community.

Content covered includes:

· a survey of what resource discovery is today

· case studies from around the world of interesting approaches to discovery

· analysis of how users approach discovery

· how to understand and make the best use of Internet search engines

· using limited resources to help users find collections

· linked open data and discovery

· the future of discovery.

This book will be useful for subject librarians and others who give direct support to library users, digital library technicians, managers, staff with responsibility for managing electronic resources, metadata and discovery specialists, trainers and user education specialists. It will also be of use to curators and others who give direct support to researchers, managers of digitisation and cataloguing products, IT staff, trainers and user education specialists.

Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels and is a major focus for libraries and museums. Of all the parts of modern library provision, discovery services are the most clearly affected by developments in IT, from databases to search engines to linked data to machine learning. It is crucial to the relationship between libraries and their communities. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to provide a high level of service. Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library contains a range of contributions analysing the ways in which libraries are tackling the challenges facing them in discovery in the (post)-Google era. Chapters are written by experts, both global and local - describing specific areas of discovery and local implementations and ideas. The book will help with enhancing discovery both inbound - making locally held resources globally discoverable, and outbound - making global resources locally discoverable, in ways which are relevant to your user community. Content covered includes: a survey of what resource discovery is today ; case studies from around the world of interesting approaches to discovery ; analysis of how users approach discovery ; how to understand and make the best use of Internet search engines ; using limited resources to help users find collections ; linked open data and discovery; and the future of discovery. This book will be useful for subject librarians and others who give direct support to library users, digital library technicians, managers, staff with responsibility for managing electronic resources, metadata and discovery specialists, trainers and user education specialists. It will also be of use to curators and others who give direct support to researchers, managers of digitisation and cataloguing products, IT staff, trainers and user education specialists. Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels, and is a major focus for libraries and museums. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to serve their communities. Getting Resource Discovery Right for Your User Community contains a range of contributions analysing the ways in which libraries and museums (and others) are tackling the challenges facing them in discovery in the (post)-Google era. Chapters are written by experts, both global and local - describing specific areas of discovery and local implementations and ideas. The book will help with enhancing discovery both inbound - making locally held resources globally discoverable - and outbound - making global resources locally discoverable - in ways which are relevant to your user community. Content covered includes: a survey of what resource discovery is today's analysis of how users approach discovery using limited resources to help users find collections' discussion of the special requirements of and solutions for archives and museums. The role museum and library discovery plays in learning and teaching linked open data and discovery. The future of discovery. This book will be useful for subject librarians and others who give direct support to library users, digital library technicians, managers, staff with responsibility for managing electronic resources, metadata and discovery specialists, trainers and user education specialists. It will also be of use to curators and others who give direct support to researchers, managers of digitisation and cataloguing products, IT staff, trainers and user education specialists in archives and museums