Metadata and universal access in digital library environments

Beyene, Wondwossen Mulualem

doi:10.1108/lht-06-2016-0074

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“…Metadata is a kind of fellow traveler with data; it is not fully-fledged data. Accessibility by matching users' needs and preferences with available solutions is promoted by an integral component; this new generation approach is metadata (Beyene, 2017).…”

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An MCDA cause-effect factors model for the implementation of Greenstone Digital Library software

Rathee¹,

Kaushik²,

Zavadskas

et al. 2020

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PurposeThe selection of effective library software not only plays an important role for students, academic staff and the library staff but also helps an institution by having the library management system more centralized. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop a multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) cause and effect factor model for the implementation of the Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software.Design/methodology/approachA thorough review of the literature is conducted to develop an initial list of the appropriate evaluation factors that play a significant role in the implementation of GSDL software. The data were collected from a domain of experts in the library sciences field. A combined approach of Delphi-DEMATEL methods is employed for the definition of these factors and to construct an MCDA cause-effect model which represents their relationships.FindingsThe DEMATEL analysis resulted in the division of all factors into two groups, causes and effects. The results show that content management, having a user-friendly interface and usability, information search and retrieval and authentication and authorization fall into the cause group. These factors directly affect the remaining factors. Content acquisition, classification, access, control and privacy management and metadata submission and support fall into the effect group. The research findings can help library professionals to make effective decisions to facilitate the successful implementation of GSDL software in a library and the enhancement of library technology.Practical implicationsThe results of this study can be useful for library professionals and decision-makers to select the most appropriate software for the implementation of library technology. The study analysis shows that for GSDL, user-friendly interface and usability, information search and retrieval plus authentication and authorization factors have seven positive relationships with other factors. Secondly, content management and classification have six relationships with other factors. Thirdly, access control plus privacy and management have two relationships. Content acquisition has only one relationship with other factors. It is recommended that the user-friendly interface and usability, information search and retrieval, as well as authentication and authorization should be the initial areas of focus if GSDL is to be implemented successfully in digital libraries.Originality/valueThe proposed MCDA cause-effect model can be useful for library professionals or decision-makers in the context of selecting software to be implemented in a library and to minimize implementation costs.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

An MCDA cause-effect factors model for the implementation of Greenstone Digital Library software

Rathee¹,

Kaushik²,

Zavadskas

et al. 2020

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“…There are some useful, library-specific primers proactively creating accessible content, both for developers and content creators, that will remain relevant for some time despite technological innovations (Baker, 2014;Riley-Huff, 2015;Ng, 2017;Ng and Schofield, 2017). Lee et al (2013) and Beyene (2017Beyene ( , 2018 consider how catalogers could use accessibility-specific metadata to aid users in discovering and identifying accessible resources. Babu and Xie (2017) and Xie et al (2015) provide concrete ideas about how to enhance metadata for digitized and born-digital objects to enhance their accessibility.…”

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Defining, evaluating, and achieving accessible library resources

Kimura

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the library and information science literature related to the accessibility of digital resources by individuals with mental, physical or other impairments, to assess the state of research in the field and to explore new avenues for investigation. Design/methodology/approach There is an increasingly rich body of literature surrounding digital accessibility in libraries, ranging from practical guides for authors of Web content, to principles of universal design, to the ethical considerations of libraries subscribing to packages of digital content, to critical examinations of the accessibility guidelines themselves. This review is intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive; less attention is given to studies of specific tools that will become quickly outdated, and more attention is given to underlying considerations and approaches that will remain relevant even as technologies change. Findings Many libraries and vendors have taken steps to provide equal access to websites and electronic resources in recent years. While the literature reflects an increasing level of critical engagement with concepts around disability and diversity, it also demonstrates methodological weaknesses in assessment projects that do not lead to meaningful accessibility. Originality/value This review offers theoretical and practical perspectives from recent work that can assist librarians in planning and decision-making, as they deal with an increasingly complex landscape of digital resources.

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“…The research discusses the intersection of metadata and accessibility in two different ways. "Accessibility metadata" has the potential to improve knowledge discovery and access in digital library environments and can be instrumental in exposing accessible resources to users with print disabilities (Beyene, 2017;Chapman et al, 2006;Morozumi, 2006). It tends to focus on metadata that describes accessibility features of online resources, such as closed-captioned video or audio transcripts that enable users with print disabilities to understand if and/or how they may be able to use a resource.…”

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confidence: 99%

Considerations and Challenges for Describing Historical Research Data: A Case Study

Keenan

Walker

2017

Journal of Library Metadata

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This case study describes the several challenges faced by Library personnel at the University of Montana as they iteratively made an historical dataset available in the institutional repository in a way that attempted to optimize its discoverability, accessibility, searchability, and usability to current and future researchers. The authors will examine the development of this multi-media dataset collection in order to discuss the specific challenges and opportunities around: describing and making available an historical dataset, repository structures, metadata specifications, and accessibility requirements.

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Metadata and universal access in digital library environments

Cited by 18 publications

References 26 publications

An MCDA cause-effect factors model for the implementation of Greenstone Digital Library software

An MCDA cause-effect factors model for the implementation of Greenstone Digital Library software

Defining, evaluating, and achieving accessible library resources

Considerations and Challenges for Describing Historical Research Data: A Case Study

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