Narrowing the gap of the digital divide
Xu, Xiaomu; Leng, Ling
2019 - English In China, a digital divide results from geographical conditions, unbalanced economic development, individual differences, and other factors. To bridge this gap and to weaken the polarisation between the “information wealthy” and the “information poor,” a federal, Internet-based library, the National Science and Technology Library (NSTL), has been founded. This paper will introduce what NSTL is and how NSTL contributes to narrowing the gaps in order to reduce differences between the two groups in access to science and technology information and resources. NSTL consists of 9 library members, all of which are national authoritative libraries in different disciplines, respectively covering the natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, standards, and other fields. First, to narrow the gap caused by geographical conditions, NSTL has built 40 service stations covering 29 provinces, thus forming a nationwide information service network with the help of local and industrial scientific information institutions. This action not only guarantees resource sharing to the whole country, but also improves the service abilities of local providers. Second, to narrow the gap caused by unbalanced economic development, approximately 25,000 types of print resources that are state-funded can be unconditionally supplied to the public at reasonable prices, especially with low prices for remote and poor areas. Document delivery services are ordered over 400,000 times every year. Nearly 4,000 kinds of electronic journals are free for all domestic welfare and educational group users via Internet protocol address permissions. Third, to narrow the gap caused by individual differences, NSTL provides an integrated discovery system on the basis of unified cataloguing so that everyone can search literature easily. NSTL also organises trainings and seminars across the country, introducing and promoting resources to all communities. In addition, NSTL strives to explore approaches to international information access and to foster cooperation opportunities in order to close the gaps between countries. Keywords: akademické knihovny; digitální propast; NSTL; Čína; digital divide; NSTL; China; vysokoškolské knihovny Available in the NTK library. Narrowing the gap of the digital divide

In China, a digital divide results from geographical conditions, unbalanced economic development, individual differences, and other factors. To bridge this gap and to weaken the polarisation between ...

Xu, Xiaomu; Leng, Ling
Národní technická knihovna, 2019

In-transit practices among multi-campus university libraries in Turkey
Cuhadar, Sami; Cimen, Ertugrul; Turan, Abdullah
2019 - English Library in-transit services provided between various campuses of a university are important, helping to ensure user satisfaction, effective allocation of library budgets, optimum use of resources, and effective use of library spaces. In this study, 179 universities operating in Turkey were identified and selected for assessment. The methods which libraries at these universities employ to deliver information resources to users at other campuses as well as their in-transit practices are explained in detail. The paper presents the findings of a survey that was conducted at the selected university libraries in order to assess the current state and the impact of resource sharing via the in-transit method on library budgets, library spaces, and user satisfaction. The in-transit practice of Istanbul Bilgi University (BİLGİ) Library, which has a well-established in-transit policy and which keeps detailed statistics, was also used as a case study to analyze in-transit statistics and survey findings and to provide suggestions for future improvement. Design/methodology/approach: This study employed a historical and explanatory approach; statistical methods are used to analyze the results of the survey. An important outcome of the study was that it documented the current status of in-transit practices at academic universities in Turkey. The authors utilized their professional experiences in developing resource sharing and in-transit services within a university library context in Turkey in order to design the survey. Objectives: This research paper might be useful for any university librarians interested in resource sharing, effective use of library budgets, library collections, and library spaces, especially in developing countries. The paper also provides academic libraries with a set of guidelines for establishing an in-transit service. Originality/value: This paper is the first study of in-transit services provided between Turkish university libraries. It also addresses the opportunities and challenges that arise when establishing or improving in-transit services. The results of the study will be of use to university libraries, researchers, and library professionals working in the field. Keywords: sdílení zdrojů; dodávání dokumentů; resource sharing; inter-campus delivery; Turkey; document supply; “in-transit” services; vysokoškolské knihovny Available in the NTK library. In-transit practices among multi-campus university libraries in Turkey

Library in-transit services provided between various campuses of a university are important, helping to ensure user satisfaction, effective allocation of library budgets, optimum use of resources, and ...

Cuhadar, Sami; Cimen, Ertugrul; Turan, Abdullah
Národní technická knihovna, 2019

Aside from payment
Babaryka-Amelchanka, Veranika; Muravitskaya, Ryma; Shakura, Natallia
2019 - English In order to provide users quality information in conjunction with the optimization of financial costs for information resources of the library, they use the opportunity of free acquisition and actively develop cooperation with other libraries and information centers in the field of document changing and resource sharing. In I.S. Lupinovich Belarus Agricultural Library of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus there is functional system which includes, along with paid opportunities, mechanisms for free replenishment of its fund and mutual use of documents. Free acquisition of the fund is possible both thanks to acts regulated by the state and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, and through the development of partnerships with other libraries, organizations, and individuals through international exchange of documents, function of FAO depository, and receiving literature as a gift. The mutual use of resources is based on national and international interlibrary lending, participation in the World Network of Agricultural Libraries, and cooperation agreements with other libraries. The existing mechanisms contribute to ensuring access of Belarusian users to the world information resources on agriculture, as well as integration of the national sectoral information into the world information space with reduced financial costs. Keywords: AGLINET; Bělorusko; FAO depozitář; mezinárodní výměna dokumentů; akvizice otevřených zdrojů; free sources of acquisition; FAO depository; international document exchange; resource sharing; AGLINET; Belarus Available in the NTK library. Aside from payment

In order to provide users quality information in conjunction with the optimization of financial costs for information resources of the library, they use the opportunity of free acquisition and ...

Babaryka-Amelchanka, Veranika; Muravitskaya, Ryma; Shakura, Natallia
Národní technická knihovna, 2019

Challenges and opportunities for research data management in Chinese library community
Xu, Huifang
2019 - English Based on the three models of research data publishing, this paper presents an investigation and analysis of Chinese research data management and sharing, including China’s national research data management and sharing platforms, institutional research data repositories, Chinese data publishing journals, and data publishing practices. Based on the analysis of China's research data management and sharing environment, the paper will further examine the challenges and opportunities of research data management and sharing services offered by the Chinese library community. Finally, it will provide suggestions for how Chinese libraries can create implementation paths in order to conduct research data management services more effectively. Keywords: management výzkumných dat; výzkumná data; sdílení; publikování dat; RDM; research data management; research data; sharing; data publishing; RDM Available in the NTK library. Challenges and opportunities for research data management in Chinese library community

Based on the three models of research data publishing, this paper presents an investigation and analysis of Chinese research data management and sharing, including China’s national research data ...

Xu, Huifang
Národní technická knihovna, 2019

Opportunities and challenges
Xing, Zhao
2019 - English Purpose: This study aims to explore and articulate the copyright problems of document supply resulting from changes in the digital age in China, introducing current Chinese Copyright Law and “fair use” in library services and exploring the challenges and opportunities of copyright protection for document supply in China. Design: From statistical analysis of the changes to document delivery services in the digital age based on the professional experiences of National Library of China (NLC), copyright problems are presented. Current Chinese Copyright Law and “fair use” are introduced. The measures NLC has taken to protect copyright in document supply are summarized. Findings: With increasing digital document delivery, the potential risks of copyright infringement in document supply have become more and more serious; we must take proper steps to protect copyright, especially in the digital age in China. Value: This is the first article in English to describe the current situation of copyright protection for document supply in China. It also presents the problems based on the professional experiences of NLC and recommends solutions for the digital age today. Keywords: Čínská národní knihovna; digitální věk; National Library of China; digital age; elektronické dodávání dokumentů; autorské právo Available in the NTK library. Opportunities and challenges

Purpose: This study aims to explore and articulate the copyright problems of document supply resulting from changes in the digital age in China, introducing current Chinese Copyright Law and “fair ...

Xing, Zhao
Národní technická knihovna, 2019

Conference on Grey Literature and Repositories
Vyčítalová, Hana
2019 - English Keywords: šedá literatura; vědecká setkání; autorské právo; vysokoškolské práce; digitální knihovny Available in the NTK library. Conference on Grey Literature and Repositories

Vyčítalová, Hana
Národní technická knihovna, 2019

Metodika pro přidělování a správu životního cyklu unikátních perzistentních identifikátorů digitálních dokumentů podle standardu URN:NBN
Vašek, Zdeněk; Řehánek, Martin; Cubr, Ladislav,
2019 - Czech Cílem metodiky je poskytnout návod producentům a správcům digitalizovaných dokumentů, jak správně získávat perzistentní identifikátory v systému ČIDLO a jak nakládat s identifikovanými dokumenty tak, aby byla dodržena pravidla standardu URN:NBN na národní i mezinárodní úrovni a zároveň bylo vyhověno požadavkům na autenticitu, dlouhodobé uložení, správu a také zpřístupnění digitálního dokumentu Keywords: internetové zdroje; elektronické dokumenty; správa elektronických dokumentů; unifikovaný název zdroje; unifikovaný lokátor zdroje; digitální repozitáře; paměťové instituce; vědecký výzkum; počítačové sítě Available in a digital repository NRGL Metodika pro přidělování a správu životního cyklu unikátních perzistentních identifikátorů digitálních dokumentů podle standardu URN:NBN

Cílem metodiky je poskytnout návod producentům a správcům digitalizovaných dokumentů, jak správně získávat perzistentní identifikátory v systému ČIDLO a jak nakládat s identifikovanými dokumenty tak, ...

Vašek, Zdeněk; Řehánek, Martin; Cubr, Ladislav,
Národní knihovna ČR, 2019

GreyGuide Repository and Portal: Advancements and Impact Assessment 5 Years on!
Farace, Dominic; Biagioni, Stefania; Carlesi, Carlo
2018 - English V roce 2013 společnost GreyNet International a Institut informační vědy a technologií Národní výzkumné rady v Itálii (ISTI-CNR) zahájily budování repozitáře GreyGuide, který slouží jako úložiště dokumentů o dobré praxi v oblasti šedé literatury. Díky společnému úsilí byl GreyGuide rozšířen a slouží i jako dokumentový portál GreyNetu. ISTI slouží jako poskytovatel služby technicky a GreyNet dodává obsahovou náplň. Příspěvek je věnován zhodnocení služby a její návratnosti po 5 letech provozu, závěr bude věnován dalším plánům. In 2013, GreyNet International and the Institute of Information Science and Technologies of the National Research Council of Italy began work on the construction of the GreyGuide repository, which would house works of good practice in the field of grey literature. This joint venture soon expanded and came to also serve as GreyNet’s Web Access Portal. Now five years on ISTI-CNR – the service provider and GreyNet International – a content provider openly discuss their return on investments in human and information resources. The presentation concludes with an impact assessment and further course of action. Keywords: informační věda; šedá literatura; úložiště; dokumentové fondy; digitální knihovny Available in the NTK library. GreyGuide Repository and Portal: Advancements and Impact Assessment 5 Years on!

V roce 2013 společnost GreyNet International a Institut informační vědy a technologií Národní výzkumné rady v Itálii (ISTI-CNR) zahájily budování repozitáře GreyGuide, který slouží jako úložiště ...

Farace, Dominic; Biagioni, Stefania; Carlesi, Carlo
Národní technická knihovna, 2018

Archivace dat v sociálních vědách z pohledu Českého sociálněvědního datového archivu
Vávra, Martin
2018 - Czech Český sociálněvědní datový archiv je dnes po téměř dvaceti letech své existence etablovanou výzkumnou infrastrukturou v rámci ČR a zároveň součástí evropské infrastruktury skrze organizaci CESSDA. Příspěvek se bude zabývat příležitostmi a omezeními, které jsou spojeny s archivací a sdílením dat v sociálních vědách. Důraz bude kladen na využívané standardy (pro metadata, zápis klíčových slov) a nástroje (řešení online databáze) a také na to, jak se skrze tyto standardy a nástroje rozvíjí celoevropský systém datových služeb v sociálních vědách. Czech Social Science Data Archive is now an established research infrastructure within the Czech Republic and also it is a part of the European research infrastructure through CESSDA organization. The presentation will address the opportunities and constraints associated with data archiving and sharing in the social sciences. Emphasis will be placed on used standards (for metadata, keywords) and tools (on-line database solution) and on how these standards and tools help to develop a pan-European system of data services in the social sciences. Keywords: archivace dat; sdílení dat; sociální vědy; data archiving; data sharing; social sciences; datové sklady; databázové systémy Available in the NTK library. Archivace dat v sociálních vědách z pohledu Českého sociálněvědního datového archivu

Český sociálněvědní datový archiv je dnes po téměř dvaceti letech své existence etablovanou výzkumnou infrastrukturou v rámci ČR a zároveň součástí evropské infrastruktury skrze organizaci CESSDA. ...

Vávra, Martin
Národní technická knihovna, 2018

What about OTDs? Are They Grey? Some Comments on Scientific Heritage and Grey Literature
Schöpfel, Joachim; Prost, Hélène; Ćirković, Snježana
2018 - English Šedá literatura je obvykle označována jako nepublikované nerecenzované materiály, které jsou šířené mimo komerční kanály a obtížně dostupné. Zejména v oblasti digitalizačních projektů se tento termín používá také pro starší materiály a speciální sbírky. Cílem práce je analyzovat význam „šedého dědictví vědy a výzkumu“ a na základě empirických a koncepčních prvků přispět k lepšímu pochopení šedé literatury. Zvláštní pozornost bude věnována starším kvalifikačním pracím a disertacím (OTD) jako hlavní součásti vědeckého dědictví z prostředí univerzit. Grey literature is often described as unpublished material, disseminated outside of commercial channels, not peer-reviewed and with limited referencing of information. Especially in the field of digitization projects, the term is also applied for older material and special collections. The objective of the paper is to analyse the meaning of “grey scientific heritage” and, based on empirical and conceptual elements, to contribute to a better understanding of grey literature. Special attention will be paid on older theses and dissertations (OTDs), as a main part of scientific heritage from universities. Keywords: šedé dědictví; vědecké dědictví; starší závěrečné práce; grey heritage; scientific heritage; OTDs; šedá literatura; univerzity Available in the NTK library. What about OTDs? Are They Grey? Some Comments on Scientific Heritage and Grey Literature

Šedá literatura je obvykle označována jako nepublikované nerecenzované materiály, které jsou šířené mimo komerční kanály a obtížně dostupné. Zejména v oblasti digitalizačních projektů se tento termín ...

Schöpfel, Joachim; Prost, Hélène; Ćirković, Snježana
Národní technická knihovna, 2018