2. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University1 DIGITAL LIBRARIES 17:610:553 Tefko Saracevic tefko@scils.rutgers.edu Michael Lesk lesk@acm.org

3. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University2 Communication  Course web site: http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/ ~tefko/Courses/553 http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/ ~tefko/Courses/553 Û posted will be syllabus, exercises, lectures, tutorials, etc. Û download, copy, print … u Course listserve: lis553@scils.rutgers.edu lis553@scils.rutgers.edu Û for emailing to the whole class Û anybody can send a message Û but only subscribers receive

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5. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University4 RUL access u Must have a RUL card u Full access from campus computers or remotely from home with Rutgers account u With another ISP (e.g. AOL) NO full access. To get it: Û need to configure access by proxy - see instructions Û need RUL card bar code as User Name & a PIN (from RUL) as password

6. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University5 Student groups u Form groups of four colleagues (+/- 1) Û each group will have a number Û work out a method for communication, exchanges u Groups should work together u Cooperate as to exercises u Pick up missed instructions, assignments from the group u Prototype term project can be done as a group project

7. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University6 Course objectives Integrated understanding of:  Concepts: What are digital libraries? Differing conceptions & approaches u Content: Changing nature of collection in a digital & networked environment u Organization: Representation, metadata u Technology: Infrastructure for digital libraries; interoperability

8. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University7 Objectives … u Access: Alternatives in access. Searching. Users and user communities. u Management: Institutional effects; economics; social, legal, ethical concerns. u Research & development: projects underway nationally & globally

9. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University8 Symbolically … u u Content Concepts variety u Organization metadata

10. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University9 u Technology u Access Networked world

11. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University10 u Management issues u Research Digital libraries – progress is real & complex but still in stage: about

12. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University11 Mix u The course is a mix of Û practice Û technology Û research u Why research? Û Base for further institutional & professional development Û need to incorporate & evaluate

13. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University12 Topics covered 1. Overview Theme A. Concepts 2. What is a digital library? Networks? Theme B. Collection 3. Collection? 4. Collection management Theme C. Organization 4. Representation. Metadata 5. Interoperability

14. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University13 Topics (cont.) Theme D: Technology 6. Input: Capturing. Data handling. 7. Storage: Repositories. Linking 8. Interaction. Search systems. Theme E: Access 10. Services. Network access. 11. Users, usability. 12. Evaluation Theme F:Context 13. Research projects 14. Management. Social, legal economic issues

15. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University14 Course structure 1. Lectures 2. Required readings from bibliography with summaries or essays - per schedule 3. Exercises 4. Discussion (together 50% of grade) 5. Term project (50% of grade)

16. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University15 Summaries u Brief critical review u Relate to (points added for this): Û relevant personal, professional experiences with library & information services; examples Û translation/implication for practice Û questions for discussion, and/or Û other readings, topics, courses, project, exercises u Follow APA format u MUST have prescribed heading (points deducted if not)

17. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University16 Essays u A short synthesis related to a question u Based on readings, exercises, experiences u And own opinions, judgments

18. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University17 Exercises u Designed for practical experiences Û Examination of various features of digital libraries and related areas, work, or institutions Û Technology exercises u Homework exercises as per schedule u Work cooperatively in groups - can be group reports, as indicated

19. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University18 Term project u Choice of: Û critical evaluation & comparison of digital libraries, research, issues u final product: report Û design or proposal for a digital library or service, or aspect u final product: design document Û digital library prototype for a small digital library or function u this one can be a group project u final product prototype & description u examples from last year on the class Web site u Requires a proposal, interim report, and final report/result u per schedule

20. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University19 Term project... u Designed for a student to Û get into depth on a chosen topic Û gain practical experiences Û gain background knowledge and competencies

21. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University20 D-Lib Edu u Along, we are building a general educational resource at course web site: D-Lib Edu Resources for education in digital libraries u Will be used in course & offered generally u You are invited to participate Û could be a term project for a group

22. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University21 What will the course NOT do? u Create professional digital or systems librarians out of you u Make you an expert on digital libraries & networks u Get you to become a tech whiz Û technology is a problem of both background and coverage here - Û should also be picked at other courses and on own

23. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University22 What will the course DO? u Provide you with a practical & theoretical foundation and framework on basis of which you can then: Û start your development toward a professional with expertise in digital libraries Û grow & evolve with the field Û adjust to inevitable changes in the world of digital libraries Û eventually, depending on your other courses & life-long learning, become an expert

24. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University23 Challenging? u You bet! u But also highly rewarding AND

25. © Tefko Saracevic, Rutgers University24