Online event-based conservation documentation: A case study from the IIC website

Velios, Athanasios

doi:10.1179/2047058415y.0000000002

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“…RH and temperature (T) are reported to be the two main contributors to the accelerated degradation of artifacts in museums [27]. This has resulted in the development of guidelines for sensitive indoor environments, such as museums, libraries, and archives [28][29][30][31]. Taking the ASHRAE standard as an example, different chapters are provided for museums, galleries, archives, and libraries, with detailed design requirements to address various indoor climatic classes.…”

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Multi-Criteria Evaluation of a Library’s Indoor Environmental Quality in the Tropics

Aflaki,

Esfandiari,

Jarrahi

2023

Buildings

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The indoor environmental quality of a library greatly affects the comfort and productivity of its users while preserving the materials. Despite the high energy consumption of HVACs in libraries, achieving acceptable thermal conditions, acceptable acoustics, and sufficient daylight levels for users remains a challenge. There are limited studies on the IEQ of educational buildings, especially regarding the current situation of libraries. It is important to conduct further studies to define design guidelines promoting indoor environmental conditions. The main objectives of this study were to investigate the IEQ of Zaba Library at the University of Malaya and to recommend retrofitting strategies. The IEQ parameters in Nadir’s room, which houses special collections, and in the library hall were assessed using a full-scale measurement, with eight HOBO data loggers and sensors deployed in various locations to monitor IEQ. A comparison of the results with the standards revealed that Nadir’s room was unsuitable for maintaining rare collections, as the average indoor air temperature exceeded 21.2 °C, which is beyond the threshold limit. Additionally, the relative humidity ranged from 51.3% to 55.8%, which is marginally high. To provide acceptable indoor conditions, this study recommends retrofitting strategies for the exterior walls, such as using cement plaster with a low thermal conductivity. In the library hall, the reading zone was found to be thermally uncomfortable. The air velocity was below the range of 0.15 ms−1 to 0.50 ms−1 recommended by MS 1525. The average CO2 level was 479.5 ppm, with some points registering an increase of up to 588 ppm. The noise level in the library hall ranged between 43 dB(A) and 61 dB(A), while the light intensity was below 300 lux in the reading area, which is not within the acceptable range. This study suggests improvement solutions, such as implementing an air temperature between 24.5 and 26.5 °C for higher thermal comfort and increasing the window-to-wall ratio to utilize natural daylight. These findings provide insights into the design of new libraries and the renovation of existing ones, ensuring that libraries continue to serve as vibrant centers of knowledge and learning for generations to come.

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Section: Guidelinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multi-Criteria Evaluation of a Library’s Indoor Environmental Quality in the Tropics

Aflaki,

Esfandiari,

Jarrahi

2023

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“…However, up to now, CnR actors face the problem of limited means for retrieving and linking information, mainly due to the fact that CnR-related data are usually heterogeneous and often fragmented, for a number of reasons. First, CnR laboratories record their data in databases isolated from each other, each one developed according to different requirements which stem from different specializations [81,83,110]. Second, CnR data can be found in various forms, structured (e.g., in the form of relational databases), semi-structured (XML annotated documents) or unstructured (free texts), and, as such, are not semantically interoperable [84,110].…”

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“…First, CnR laboratories record their data in databases isolated from each other, each one developed according to different requirements which stem from different specializations [81,83,110]. Second, CnR data can be found in various forms, structured (e.g., in the form of relational databases), semi-structured (XML annotated documents) or unstructured (free texts), and, as such, are not semantically interoperable [84,110]. Lastly, the CnR domain heavily suffers from terminology inconsistency, since domain specialists tend to use specialized terms in diverse ways 4 [84,115].…”

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“…Lastly, the CnR domain heavily suffers from terminology inconsistency, since domain specialists tend to use specialized terms in diverse ways 4 [84,115]. Even though difficult to achieve, data interoperability (syntactic as well as semantic) and exchange is vital for the CnR domain, and the SW provides very promising means to tackle the aforementioned issues, paving the way to effective and efficient organization and management of information [84,110]. Information integration from different sources, efficient retrieval, and juxtaposition of information, as well as identification of conservation issues 1 Conservation object refers to "the object which is worthy of conservation, and not only repair, maintenance, cleaning, or care" [79].…”

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Semantic models and services for conservation and restoration of cultural heritage: A comprehensive survey

Moraitou

Christodoulou

2022

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Over the last decade, the Cultural Heritage (CH) domain has gradually adopted Semantic Web (SW) technologies for organizing information and for tackling interoperability issues. Several semantic models have been proposed which accommodate essential aspects of information management: retrieval, integration, reuse and sharing. In this context, the CH subdomain of Conservation and Restoration (CnR) exhibits an increasing interest in SW technologies, in an attempt to effectively handle the highly heterogeneous and often secluded CnR information. This paper investigates semantic models relevant to the CnR knowledge domain. The scope, development methodology and coverage of CnR aspects are described and discussed. Furthermore, the evaluation, deployment and current exploitation of each model are examined, with focus on the types and variety of services provided to support the CnR professional. Through this study, the following research questions are investigated: To what extent the various aspects of CnR are covered by existing CnR models? To what extent existing CnR models incorporate models of the broader CH domain and of relevant disciplines (e.g., Chemistry)? In what ways and to what extent services built upon the reviewed models facilitate CnR professionals in their various tasks? Finally, based on the findings, fields of interest that merit further investigation are suggested.

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“…CnR documentation, which includes textual and visual records, provides significant information that is interesting for specialists, non-expert CH communities, and the public alike [3,4]. This documentation records the structure, preservation state, environment, and processes related to diagnosis-analysis and CnR of movable or immovable CH, as well as the materials and techniques used for interventions related to preservation and promotion.…”

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Supporting the Conservation and Restoration OpenLab of the Acropolis of Ancient Tiryns through Data Modelling and Exploitation of Digital Media

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Open laboratories (OpenLabs) in Cultural Heritage institutions are an effective way to provide visibility into the behind-the-scenes processes and promote documentation data collected and produced by domain specialists. However, presenting these processes without proper explanation or communication with specialists may cause issues in terms of visitors’ understanding. To support OpenLabs and disseminate information, digital media and efficient data management can be utilized. The CAnTi (Conservation of Ancient Tiryns) project seeks to design and implement virtual and mixed reality applications that visualize conservation and restoration data, supporting OpenLab operations at the Acropolis of Ancient Tiryns. Semantic Web technologies will be used to model the digital content, facilitating organization and interoperability with external sources in the future. These applications will be part of the OpenLab activities on the site, enhancing visitors’ experiences and understanding of current and past conservation and restoration practices.

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Online event-based conservation documentation: A case study from the IIC website

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Multi-Criteria Evaluation of a Library’s Indoor Environmental Quality in the Tropics

Multi-Criteria Evaluation of a Library’s Indoor Environmental Quality in the Tropics

Semantic models and services for conservation and restoration of cultural heritage: A comprehensive survey

Supporting the Conservation and Restoration OpenLab of the Acropolis of Ancient Tiryns through Data Modelling and Exploitation of Digital Media

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