This document discusses the historical state of discovering NC State University's history and how it has evolved over time. It describes how discoverability has changed from a browse model with separate web pages to a search model that integrates digital content. It also outlines the technologies like Ruby on Rails, plugins, Blacklight, MySQL, and Solr that are now used to provide curated topics, timelines, and administration of content while supporting public services and user groups. Contact information is provided for several people involved in these efforts.
#arthistory: Mining Social Media to Historicize the ContemporarySpencer Keralis
Slides from my talk for the #arlis2015 panel "Creating New Worlds: The Digital Humanities and the Future of Art Research Methodologies" sched.co/27gu
Abstract:
The ubiquity of image- and video- based social media platforms like InstaGram, Tumblr, and Vine give art history students an opportunity to engage dynamically with contemporary imagery in a live setting. This paper will describe how engaging critically with images in social media can provide valuable insights into audience response to contemporary and historical art, along with an ever-changing catalog of the contemporary gaze; as well as offering students exposure to concepts of metadata, text mining, information literacy, data visualization, and copyright and fair use.
Border Trouble: On the Frontiers of Digital ScholarshipSpencer Keralis
Fourth Texas-Jalisco Conference in Education and Culture, University of North Texas
Panel: New Frontiers for Research, Teaching and Learning: Digital Scholarship and Latin@ Archives/Nuevas Fuentes para Investigación, Enseñanza and Aprendizaje: Estudios Digitales y Archivos Latin@s
This document summarizes resources for genealogical research, including genealogical societies in the Houston area, libraries with genealogy collections, books on genealogy research techniques, and maps useful for historical research. It provides contact information for the Houston Genealogical Forum, Bear Creek Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society District 4, Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Houston Chapter, and Cypress Historical Society. Libraries mentioned include the Houston Public Library, Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, Fort Worth Library's genealogy collection, the National Archives, and the Library of Congress. Examples of relevant genealogy books and maps resources are also
This document summarizes resources for genealogical research, including genealogical societies in the Houston area, libraries with genealogy collections, books on genealogy research techniques, and maps useful for historical research. It provides contact information for the Houston Genealogical Forum, Bear Creek Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society District 4, Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Houston Chapter, and Cypress Historical Society. Libraries mentioned include the Houston Public Library, Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, Fort Worth Library's genealogy collection, the National Archives, and the Library of Congress. Examples of relevant genealogy books and maps resources are also
Cultural Heritage Information DashboardsRichard Urban
Large-scale aggregations of digital collections from libraries, archives and museums offer users unprecedented access to cultural heritage materials. But they also have failed to incorporate important contextual information that allows users to develop an understanding of the significant features of purpose-built collections. This paper explores the development of information dashboard prototypes that provide users a high-level overview of cultural heritage collections. Two case studies using rapid-prototyping methodologies are presented.
The Past's Present Future: Emerging Trends in Online Cultural HeritageRichard Urban
This document provides an overview of emerging trends in online cultural heritage. It discusses the evolution of the web from simple documents to user-generated content on Web 2.0. It explores how libraries, archives and museums are shifting roles from authorities to community organizers online. The document also examines citizen science, makerspaces, and serious leisure pursuits that engage users outside traditional institutions. It advocates for open linked data and greater transparency to better integrate cultural heritage online.
IMLS DCC Progress Update to the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA)Richard Urban
IMLS Digital Collections and Content Project Progress Update.
Presentation to Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA). October 2009. Incline Village, NV.
Full version of these slides is also available at the IMLS Digital Collections and Conent website at:
http://imlsdcc.grainger.uiuc.edu/docs/cosla_FA2009_slides.pdf
This document provides an overview of reference tools available both in print and digitally. It begins by acknowledging that while some print reference books still exist, there are now many more electronic reference options available through Nebraska Access. It then describes some of the key reference resources available through Nebraska Access, including websites selected by librarians, full-text government publications, Nebraska historical resources, magazines and newspapers, biography reference bank, genealogy resources, and some additional ebook and article databases.
#arthistory: Mining Social Media to Historicize the ContemporarySpencer Keralis
Slides from my talk for the #arlis2015 panel "Creating New Worlds: The Digital Humanities and the Future of Art Research Methodologies" sched.co/27gu
Abstract:
The ubiquity of image- and video- based social media platforms like InstaGram, Tumblr, and Vine give art history students an opportunity to engage dynamically with contemporary imagery in a live setting. This paper will describe how engaging critically with images in social media can provide valuable insights into audience response to contemporary and historical art, along with an ever-changing catalog of the contemporary gaze; as well as offering students exposure to concepts of metadata, text mining, information literacy, data visualization, and copyright and fair use.
Border Trouble: On the Frontiers of Digital ScholarshipSpencer Keralis
Fourth Texas-Jalisco Conference in Education and Culture, University of North Texas
Panel: New Frontiers for Research, Teaching and Learning: Digital Scholarship and Latin@ Archives/Nuevas Fuentes para Investigación, Enseñanza and Aprendizaje: Estudios Digitales y Archivos Latin@s
This document summarizes resources for genealogical research, including genealogical societies in the Houston area, libraries with genealogy collections, books on genealogy research techniques, and maps useful for historical research. It provides contact information for the Houston Genealogical Forum, Bear Creek Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society District 4, Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Houston Chapter, and Cypress Historical Society. Libraries mentioned include the Houston Public Library, Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, Fort Worth Library's genealogy collection, the National Archives, and the Library of Congress. Examples of relevant genealogy books and maps resources are also
This document summarizes resources for genealogical research, including genealogical societies in the Houston area, libraries with genealogy collections, books on genealogy research techniques, and maps useful for historical research. It provides contact information for the Houston Genealogical Forum, Bear Creek Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society District 4, Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Houston Chapter, and Cypress Historical Society. Libraries mentioned include the Houston Public Library, Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, Fort Worth Library's genealogy collection, the National Archives, and the Library of Congress. Examples of relevant genealogy books and maps resources are also
Cultural Heritage Information DashboardsRichard Urban
Large-scale aggregations of digital collections from libraries, archives and museums offer users unprecedented access to cultural heritage materials. But they also have failed to incorporate important contextual information that allows users to develop an understanding of the significant features of purpose-built collections. This paper explores the development of information dashboard prototypes that provide users a high-level overview of cultural heritage collections. Two case studies using rapid-prototyping methodologies are presented.
The Past's Present Future: Emerging Trends in Online Cultural HeritageRichard Urban
This document provides an overview of emerging trends in online cultural heritage. It discusses the evolution of the web from simple documents to user-generated content on Web 2.0. It explores how libraries, archives and museums are shifting roles from authorities to community organizers online. The document also examines citizen science, makerspaces, and serious leisure pursuits that engage users outside traditional institutions. It advocates for open linked data and greater transparency to better integrate cultural heritage online.
IMLS DCC Progress Update to the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA)Richard Urban
IMLS Digital Collections and Content Project Progress Update.
Presentation to Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA). October 2009. Incline Village, NV.
Full version of these slides is also available at the IMLS Digital Collections and Conent website at:
http://imlsdcc.grainger.uiuc.edu/docs/cosla_FA2009_slides.pdf
This document provides an overview of reference tools available both in print and digitally. It begins by acknowledging that while some print reference books still exist, there are now many more electronic reference options available through Nebraska Access. It then describes some of the key reference resources available through Nebraska Access, including websites selected by librarians, full-text government publications, Nebraska historical resources, magazines and newspapers, biography reference bank, genealogy resources, and some additional ebook and article databases.
This document discusses the concept of "monographcentricity" in libraries, referring to the traditional focus on printed books and monographs. It notes that library classification systems and formats were originally designed for printed books in the 1800s, based on earlier ideas from 245 BCE. However, it questions whether this focus still makes sense today, in an age where content exists in many digital formats beyond traditional printed books.
The document discusses how large datasets and maps can be used to tell stories and share information with the public. It describes a database containing over 50 demographers' work on global Muslim populations that was featured in a report covered by major news outlets. The document also outlines province-level datasets on religious affiliation and violence used to analyze religious freedom and conflicts. It explores managing and selecting religion-related demographic data for a report on Muslim populations worldwide.
This document appears to be notes related to U.S. citizenship test preparation for an individual named Kharyll Clark Basa-Permangil, taken on February 13, 2016. The document number is 30-4436960.
The State Library of Kansas provides library services and resources to all Kansans by collecting and sharing resources and government information, delivering information and solutions, educating librarians and trustees, promoting literacy and reading, and advocating for open access to information. In 2010, the State Library welcomed the governor for a tour of its temporary location in a modular unit near the state capitol building, answered 83 reference questions, had 31 people using public computers and wifi, circulated 565 items, and had 60 visitors.
This document discusses plans to link together data from the Theater Institute of the Netherlands (TIN) and the University of Amsterdam Library (UBA) using linked data principles. It proposes assigning URIs to entities in TIN's collection of plays, productions, and performances and representing the data in JSON. JavaScript would then be used to retrieve and display this information within UBA's online catalog. The goals are to prove the concept of linked data, convince these cultural heritage institutions to adopt it, and link their data by publishing it on the web in RDF. Challenges that could be addressed in the future include developing appropriate vocabularies, adding more URIs and relationships, and linking UBA's bibliographic metadata to TIN's
The first Americans crossed into North America from Asia over 30,000 years ago via a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during an ice age. As the climate warmed, sea levels rose and the bridge disappeared under water. These early peoples adapted to diverse environments across North America by developing different ways of life including distinctive housing, tools, clothing and food sources appropriate to each region's climate and available natural resources. Though cultural practices varied regionally, Native Americans also shared some core beliefs like respect for nature and communal ownership of land.
A presentation I co-delivered with an Orbit resident during our master class on Building online communities at the CIH Eastern Regional Conference 2013.
The first Americans crossed into North America from Asia over 30,000 years ago via a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during an ice age. As the climate warmed, sea levels rose and the bridge disappeared under water. These early peoples adapted to different environments across North America by developing diverse cultures and ways of life, such as building shelters from local natural materials and hunting or gathering local food sources. However, they also shared some common beliefs like respecting nature and not owning land. Over time, distinct cultural regions developed across North America based on local environments and resources.
The Mitel Freedom Architecture provides a single, cloud-ready software stream for unified communications and collaboration. It offers flexibility through deployment options including onsite, hosted cloud, and hybrid models. The architecture supports a variety of commercial options and devices, including the Mitel Mobility Solutions which enable advanced UC capabilities across different mobile devices.
The document discusses using Facebook groups to facilitate community engagement for residential developments. It provides examples of how community Facebook groups were used to address issues like parking, security, and building reputations. The groups allowed residents to communicate problems, share experiences, and lobby organizations to resolve issues more quickly than traditional methods. Organizations need buy-in, training, and adaptable processes to engage effectively on residents' online platforms.
Young Travellers and facebook engagementTom Gaskin
The document proposes using Facebook to engage six young travelers completing an educational program by creating a private group for travelers and staff. The advantages are that Facebook is free, encourages reviewing privacy settings, and provides a safe space for interaction. The goals are to explore using Facebook as an engagement tool, learn how to communicate with travelers and support online safety, and develop engagement techniques for travelers to participate in educational activities. The outcomes hoped for are increased communication, travelers completing the course, accessing opportunities, and understanding safe Facebook use.
The document provides information about the eight main cultural regions of Native Americans: Northwest Coast, California, Great Basin, Plateau, Great Plains, Southwest, Eastern Woodlands, and Southeast. It describes the weather, natural resources, tools, clothing, shelters, and ways of life of the indigenous groups in each region. The regions varied in their environments and available resources, leading to different cultural adaptations for survival. However, they also shared some common beliefs like respecting nature and only using necessary resources.
Problem solving with social networking sitesTom Gaskin
Counting Cows Ltd, a youth engagement company, highlights how some problems with working with young people and communities have been overcome through the use of social networking sites.
Mitel is a market leader in providing business communication solutions through a network of over 40 regional offices and 300 partners. Mitel offers unified communications solutions that integrate voice, email, messaging, mobility, presence, and collaboration. Mitel also has the industry's most complete IP desktop portfolio built on 30 years of experience with desktop innovation, including phones tailored to different user needs.
The first Americans crossed into North America from Asia over 30,000 years ago via a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during an ice age. As the climate warmed, sea levels rose and the bridge disappeared under water. These early peoples adapted to different environments across North America by developing diverse cultures and ways of life, such as building shelters from local natural materials and hunting or gathering available food sources. However, they also shared some common beliefs like respecting nature and not owning land.
El documento argumenta que tener empleo es un privilegio y que las personas deberían valorarse a sí mismas y ser ejemplos para sus familias. También sugiere que las personas deben trazarse metas ambiciosas para mejorar su rendimiento cada día y volverse indispensables.
This document contains 10 motivational quotes about success, hard work, optimism, facing challenges, opportunity in misfortune, investing in goals, pursuing excellence, learning from the past, and continuing to question. The quotes are attributed to sources like Holt Hamilton, Theodore Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Bernice J. Reagon, Napoleon Hill, Dick Vermeil, Vince Lombardi, and Albert Einstein.
Research Leadership and Organizational Change in the Context of IT - Research...Eashani Rodrigo
This research investigates Information Technology (IT) driven organizational changes in Sri Lankan organizations by focusing on the leadership aspects. The main objective of this research is to identify which leadership styles are most effective in ensuring the success of change management processes within IT project implementations. In order to achieve this, firstly the research conducts an in-depth investigation of the relationship between leadership and change management practices within organizations. Encapsulating the findings, a model is proposed to pinpoints the most effective leadership style that should be adopted in accordance with each stage within the change management process the organization is about to undergo.
This document discusses the concept of "monographcentricity" in libraries, referring to the traditional focus on printed books and monographs. It notes that library classification systems and formats were originally designed for printed books in the 1800s, based on earlier ideas from 245 BCE. However, it questions whether this focus still makes sense today, in an age where content exists in many digital formats beyond traditional printed books.
The document discusses how large datasets and maps can be used to tell stories and share information with the public. It describes a database containing over 50 demographers' work on global Muslim populations that was featured in a report covered by major news outlets. The document also outlines province-level datasets on religious affiliation and violence used to analyze religious freedom and conflicts. It explores managing and selecting religion-related demographic data for a report on Muslim populations worldwide.
This document appears to be notes related to U.S. citizenship test preparation for an individual named Kharyll Clark Basa-Permangil, taken on February 13, 2016. The document number is 30-4436960.
The State Library of Kansas provides library services and resources to all Kansans by collecting and sharing resources and government information, delivering information and solutions, educating librarians and trustees, promoting literacy and reading, and advocating for open access to information. In 2010, the State Library welcomed the governor for a tour of its temporary location in a modular unit near the state capitol building, answered 83 reference questions, had 31 people using public computers and wifi, circulated 565 items, and had 60 visitors.
This document discusses plans to link together data from the Theater Institute of the Netherlands (TIN) and the University of Amsterdam Library (UBA) using linked data principles. It proposes assigning URIs to entities in TIN's collection of plays, productions, and performances and representing the data in JSON. JavaScript would then be used to retrieve and display this information within UBA's online catalog. The goals are to prove the concept of linked data, convince these cultural heritage institutions to adopt it, and link their data by publishing it on the web in RDF. Challenges that could be addressed in the future include developing appropriate vocabularies, adding more URIs and relationships, and linking UBA's bibliographic metadata to TIN's
The first Americans crossed into North America from Asia over 30,000 years ago via a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during an ice age. As the climate warmed, sea levels rose and the bridge disappeared under water. These early peoples adapted to diverse environments across North America by developing different ways of life including distinctive housing, tools, clothing and food sources appropriate to each region's climate and available natural resources. Though cultural practices varied regionally, Native Americans also shared some core beliefs like respect for nature and communal ownership of land.
A presentation I co-delivered with an Orbit resident during our master class on Building online communities at the CIH Eastern Regional Conference 2013.
The first Americans crossed into North America from Asia over 30,000 years ago via a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during an ice age. As the climate warmed, sea levels rose and the bridge disappeared under water. These early peoples adapted to different environments across North America by developing diverse cultures and ways of life, such as building shelters from local natural materials and hunting or gathering local food sources. However, they also shared some common beliefs like respecting nature and not owning land. Over time, distinct cultural regions developed across North America based on local environments and resources.
The Mitel Freedom Architecture provides a single, cloud-ready software stream for unified communications and collaboration. It offers flexibility through deployment options including onsite, hosted cloud, and hybrid models. The architecture supports a variety of commercial options and devices, including the Mitel Mobility Solutions which enable advanced UC capabilities across different mobile devices.
The document discusses using Facebook groups to facilitate community engagement for residential developments. It provides examples of how community Facebook groups were used to address issues like parking, security, and building reputations. The groups allowed residents to communicate problems, share experiences, and lobby organizations to resolve issues more quickly than traditional methods. Organizations need buy-in, training, and adaptable processes to engage effectively on residents' online platforms.
Young Travellers and facebook engagementTom Gaskin
The document proposes using Facebook to engage six young travelers completing an educational program by creating a private group for travelers and staff. The advantages are that Facebook is free, encourages reviewing privacy settings, and provides a safe space for interaction. The goals are to explore using Facebook as an engagement tool, learn how to communicate with travelers and support online safety, and develop engagement techniques for travelers to participate in educational activities. The outcomes hoped for are increased communication, travelers completing the course, accessing opportunities, and understanding safe Facebook use.
The document provides information about the eight main cultural regions of Native Americans: Northwest Coast, California, Great Basin, Plateau, Great Plains, Southwest, Eastern Woodlands, and Southeast. It describes the weather, natural resources, tools, clothing, shelters, and ways of life of the indigenous groups in each region. The regions varied in their environments and available resources, leading to different cultural adaptations for survival. However, they also shared some common beliefs like respecting nature and only using necessary resources.
Problem solving with social networking sitesTom Gaskin
Counting Cows Ltd, a youth engagement company, highlights how some problems with working with young people and communities have been overcome through the use of social networking sites.
Mitel is a market leader in providing business communication solutions through a network of over 40 regional offices and 300 partners. Mitel offers unified communications solutions that integrate voice, email, messaging, mobility, presence, and collaboration. Mitel also has the industry's most complete IP desktop portfolio built on 30 years of experience with desktop innovation, including phones tailored to different user needs.
The first Americans crossed into North America from Asia over 30,000 years ago via a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during an ice age. As the climate warmed, sea levels rose and the bridge disappeared under water. These early peoples adapted to different environments across North America by developing diverse cultures and ways of life, such as building shelters from local natural materials and hunting or gathering available food sources. However, they also shared some common beliefs like respecting nature and not owning land.
El documento argumenta que tener empleo es un privilegio y que las personas deberían valorarse a sí mismas y ser ejemplos para sus familias. También sugiere que las personas deben trazarse metas ambiciosas para mejorar su rendimiento cada día y volverse indispensables.
This document contains 10 motivational quotes about success, hard work, optimism, facing challenges, opportunity in misfortune, investing in goals, pursuing excellence, learning from the past, and continuing to question. The quotes are attributed to sources like Holt Hamilton, Theodore Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Bernice J. Reagon, Napoleon Hill, Dick Vermeil, Vince Lombardi, and Albert Einstein.
Research Leadership and Organizational Change in the Context of IT - Research...Eashani Rodrigo
This research investigates Information Technology (IT) driven organizational changes in Sri Lankan organizations by focusing on the leadership aspects. The main objective of this research is to identify which leadership styles are most effective in ensuring the success of change management processes within IT project implementations. In order to achieve this, firstly the research conducts an in-depth investigation of the relationship between leadership and change management practices within organizations. Encapsulating the findings, a model is proposed to pinpoints the most effective leadership style that should be adopted in accordance with each stage within the change management process the organization is about to undergo.
Leadership and IT-Driven Organizational Change in the Sri Lankan ContextEashani Rodrigo
This document summarizes a research study on leadership and IT-driven organizational change in Sri Lankan organizations. The study involved qualitative case studies of six organizations in Sri Lanka that had undergone major IT changes. The research found that while the organizations did not follow formal change management processes, leadership played a key role in ensuring the changes were successful. Specifically, the organizations found that people-oriented leadership styles like affiliative, authoritative, and democratic were most effective at reducing employee resistance to change. The study concludes that people resistance is a major dimension of change management and that adopting the right leadership style can help organizations overcome resistance and successfully implement IT-driven changes.
Leadership and Organizational Change in the Context of IT Eashani Rodrigo
This research investigates Information Technology (IT) driven organizational changes in Sri Lankan organizations by focusing on the leadership aspects. The main objective of this research is to identify which leadership styles are most effective in ensuring the success of change management processes within IT project implementations. In order to achieve this, firstly the research conducts an in-depth investigation of the relationship between leadership and change management practices within organizations. Encapsulating the findings, a model is proposed to pinpoints the most effective leadership style that should be adopted in accordance with each stage within the change management process the organization is about to undergo.
This document highlights the concepts in Information Warfare.
- Principles of Information Warfare
- Offensive Information Warfare
- Deception Tactics for Defense of Information Systems
- Corporate Espionage
The document discusses archival authority files and their role in representing literary networks. It provides an overview of the British Library's Integrated Archives and Manuscripts System (IAMS) and how authority records are used. It demonstrates authority record navigation and visualization in the Library's online catalog and in the Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) prototype. SNAC merges archival and bibliographic data from various institutions to create single records for entities, showing links between individuals. The document discusses issues for cataloging literary networks, such as deficiencies in legacy data and the need for rich, consistent metadata to power systems like SNAC.
The document discusses the Smithsonian Institution Libraries and special libraries. It provides facts and figures about the Smithsonian Institution Libraries locations and collections, which cover diverse subject areas. It notes that the libraries serve curators, researchers, and the public. It also discusses some of the unique aspects of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, such as their role as a public museum and research institution with a focus on increasing and diffusing knowledge.
The document provides guidance on researching primary sources for a Michigan History Day project. It recommends starting with secondary sources like libraries to identify keywords, then searching local historical societies, museums, archives and government sites for primary sources. It lists several credible online research sites that contain primary sources, like the Library of Congress and National Archives. The document also provides tips for evaluating website credibility and examples of good and poor online sources. It concludes by offering specific Michigan-focused online archives containing primary sources.
The document provides an update on the SIL scanning process for history, art, and culture collections. It discusses scanning collections from the Smithsonian Institution Libraries to make them available digitally. Key details include scanning over 100,000 items from various collections, sending materials to an off-site scanning center, quality review of scanned images, and adding metadata and URLs to the library catalog. The process aims to provide open access to the Smithsonian's collections and further its mission of universal access to knowledge.
This document discusses options for digitizing and sharing local history collections from libraries. It describes the Northeast Kansas History kete, an open-source online platform that allows communities to build collections and share local historical materials like photographs, documents and oral histories. The kete follows best practices for digitization, allows different user permissions, and links items together for in-depth exploration of local topics. It also highlights grant opportunities and resources for libraries to digitize hidden collections while engaging their communities.
Search Technologies for Digital Librariescneudecker
This document discusses contemporary search technologies and how they could be applied in libraries. It begins by looking at the current state of search, including keyword, boolean, faceted, and advanced searches. It then covers new approaches like semantic search, linked data, and crowdsourcing. Several prototypes are described that demonstrate new search capabilities, like geospatial search and image annotation. The document advocates for common APIs to allow libraries to provide search without hosting all the data and functionality themselves.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
1. HISTORICAL STATE: DISCOVERING NC STATE HISTORY ADAM BERENBAK BRIAN DIETZ TODD KOSMERICK CATE PUTIRSKIS JASON RONALLO } NCSU LIBRARIES LAUNC-CH. 03.08.2010
36. CONTACT US ADAM BERENBAK, SCRC [email_address] BRIAN DIETZ, SCRC [email_address] TODD KOSMERICK, SCRC [email_address] CATE PUTIRSKIS, SCRC [email_address] JASON RONALLO, DLI [email_address]
Editor's Notes
Before Historical State there were various resources dispersed throughout the NCSU Libraries website. There was an accumulation of disparate content created over several years. Everything static HTML pages.
4 timelines: university history athletics history African American history library history
History of women chancellors and presidents GI Bill
Internal and external links, including historical information on departmental websites back issues of university publications etc.
Published histories of the university, colleges, departments, and other units.
Finding aids (or collection guides) accessed from another part of website. Search function broke after a few years.
UAPC digitization project, commenced 2003 Luna [old name] server, metadata not crawled by search engines Highly requested materials
Beginning in 2006 course catalogs, some annual reports digitizied Future plans for yearbook and student newspaper Catalogs highly requested; yearbook and newspaper expected to be also Accessed through Dspace instance.
Challenge is how to have one interface to multiple content types from various sources without having it become some mutant giant grasshopper. I’ll start with an overview of what technologies I’ve used and then talk about a little of the new development I did.
Ruby on Rails
Lot’s ‘o plugins. As the sole developer, I needed as much help as I could get and the Rails framework and its many open source plugins helped me along.
Probably the biggest help came from the Rails plugin Blacklight. Blacklight is the OPAC replacement out of University of Virginia and used and developed by Stanford as well. Blacklight has become a good tool for getting a UI for the full text search power of Solr with little work. It allows for different formats to easily have different views, so it is very well suited to the task at hand.
One thing to understand is the use of two databases. Use each what it is good for. MySQL as a relational db, you get all of the common conveniences of working with a standard db such as good support in the framework. Solr provides the full-text searching. So with all of these off-the-shelf open source tools, what new development was done other than customization of the interface and hooking in all the plugins? One area was a Pageturner. We currently have a use case where we show page images of yearbooks, but do not provide a link to download a PDF of the whole thing. The pageturner uses Solr as well for good things like snippets and hit highlighting. Each page is stored in the index as a separate Solr document. Another area of a lot of development was in getting all of the data into the system. And this involves both MySQL and Solr. I’ll conclude my portion by talking a bit about how that developed and what I learned along the way.
This is how the search was first conceived as a harvesting records and dumping them in Solr. This is how an OPAC replacement would work. In this case though we’re taking records out of our home grown digital assets metadata management system. To simplify this I created an API over top of the system which returns JSON. From there, very little needs to be done to insert the record into the Solr index for search and display.
But this only worked for some of the content. We also have curated content to get in there as well. This was managed through spreadsheets and static HTML, so I created some simple web forms for data entry. Administrator functionality that looks like it wouldn’t work but it basically does. All of this gets stored in the MySQL db and allows us to assocated resources like colleges with departments.
Here’s what the process looked like at one point—some crazy contraption. The curated content goes to MySQL and as it gets saved there it also gets indexed in Solr. Digital Assets harvested records were going directly into the Solr index. This makes sense with millions of records to only have one database for the application saving time. But we don’t have millions of digital objects yet so there was no need to optimize prematurely. This became a problem when I wanted a simple way to associate comments with both the stuff in the relational db as well as stuff that never got to MySQL. One or the other would have been easy, but I didn’t want to have more than one place to manage comments. I didn’t want to figure out how to
The answer was simple. Don’t buck against the framework.
See how that looks cleaner now the path for everything to solr is the same—save it in the relational db first. Makes keeping the data in sync easier and reindexing content faster by having a cache to work from also gets all kinds of convenience methods I now have one comments model which works for all the different models of data in the db
Finally, we are just about to take the discovery of university history to a whole new level with the development of the repackaged Historical State. This resource makes all the finding aids, digitized objects and curated content (such as timelines, departmental histories) accessible in one place and facilitates searching across formats. The collecting, processing and digitizing work that fills our staffs’ days is fully leveraged for discovery via a new, developed in-house, open source, cross-search application. The new Historical State is an innovation in user driven discovery of university history.
All of this is driven by content and metadata created by our archivists and innovative programming developed by our digital libraries initiatives team. Historical State Search is a Ruby on Rails application utilizing the Blacklight plugin for Solr-powered searching. A MySQL database is used for managing curated content like events and "Did you know?" content. Metadata is harvested from the web API of a homegrown digital assets management system. An integrated pageturner using a separate Solr index is used for displaying multi-page documents, like course catalogs and yearbooks. All of this technology takes advantage of description/cataloging and research to deliver just what the user is looking for and opening up university history in a way that has never been possible before.
All of this is driven by content and metadata created by our archivists and innovative programming developed by our digital libraries initiatives team. Historical State Search is a Ruby on Rails application utilizing the Blacklight plugin for Solr-powered searching. A MySQL database is used for managing curated content like events and "Did you know?" content. Metadata is harvested from the web API of a homegrown digital assets management system. An integrated pageturner using a separate Solr index is used for displaying multi-page documents, like course catalogs and yearbooks. All of this technology takes advantage of description/cataloging and research to deliver just what the user is looking for and opening up university history in a way that has never been possible before.
All of this is driven by content and metadata created by our archivists and innovative programming developed by our digital libraries initiatives team. Historical State Search is a Ruby on Rails application utilizing the Blacklight plugin for Solr-powered searching. A MySQL database is used for managing curated content like events and "Did you know?" content. Metadata is harvested from the web API of a homegrown digital assets management system. An integrated pageturner using a separate Solr index is used for displaying multi-page documents, like course catalogs and yearbooks. All of this technology takes advantage of description/cataloging and research to deliver just what the user is looking for and opening up university history in a way that has never been possible before.
All of this is driven by content and metadata created by our archivists and innovative programming developed by our digital libraries initiatives team. Historical State Search is a Ruby on Rails application utilizing the Blacklight plugin for Solr-powered searching. A MySQL database is used for managing curated content like events and "Did you know?" content. Metadata is harvested from the web API of a homegrown digital assets management system. An integrated pageturner using a separate Solr index is used for displaying multi-page documents, like course catalogs and yearbooks. All of this technology takes advantage of description/cataloging and research to deliver just what the user is looking for and opening up university history in a way that has never been possible before.
All of this is driven by content and metadata created by our archivists and innovative programming developed by our digital libraries initiatives team. Historical State Search is a Ruby on Rails application utilizing the Blacklight plugin for Solr-powered searching. A MySQL database is used for managing curated content like events and "Did you know?" content. Metadata is harvested from the web API of a homegrown digital assets management system. An integrated pageturner using a separate Solr index is used for displaying multi-page documents, like course catalogs and yearbooks. All of this technology takes advantage of description/cataloging and research to deliver just what the user is looking for and opening up university history in a way that has never been possible before.
All of this is driven by content and metadata created by our archivists and innovative programming developed by our digital libraries initiatives team. Historical State Search is a Ruby on Rails application utilizing the Blacklight plugin for Solr-powered searching. A MySQL database is used for managing curated content like events and "Did you know?" content. Metadata is harvested from the web API of a homegrown digital assets management system. An integrated pageturner using a separate Solr index is used for displaying multi-page documents, like course catalogs and yearbooks. All of this technology takes advantage of description/cataloging and research to deliver just what the user is looking for and opening up university history in a way that has never been possible before.