This unit is part of an accredited postgraduate interdisciplinary module designed for PhD and research masters students. It is delivered twice a year: in February to the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and in November to the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences, and the College of Business & Law. The module provides an introduction to the principles and practice of information literacy as applied to postgraduate research. This version is designed for Sciences, Engineering, Medicine & Health.
This unit is part of an accredited postgraduate interdisciplinary module designed for PhD and research masters students. It is delivered twice a year: in February to the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and in November to the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences, and the College of Business & Law. The module provides an introduction to the principles and practice of information literacy as applied to postgraduate research.
This Presentation is prepared for Graduate Students. A presentation consisting of basic information regarding the topic. Students are advised to get more information from recommended books and articles. This presentation is only for students and purely for academic purposes. The pictures/Maps included in the presentation are taken/copied from the internet. The presenter is thankful to them and herewith courtesy is given to all. This presentation is only for academic purposes.
This unit is part of an accredited postgraduate interdisciplinary module designed for PhD and research masters students. It is delivered twice a year: in February to the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and in November to the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences, and the College of Business & Law. The module provides an introduction to the principles and practice of information literacy as applied to postgraduate research.
This Presentation is prepared for Graduate Students. A presentation consisting of basic information regarding the topic. Students are advised to get more information from recommended books and articles. This presentation is only for students and purely for academic purposes. The pictures/Maps included in the presentation are taken/copied from the internet. The presenter is thankful to them and herewith courtesy is given to all. This presentation is only for academic purposes.
Gathered Together: A Survey of the Unique and Distinct Collections held by CONULElaine Harrington
In 2015 the CONUL Collections, Preservation & Conservation Sub-Committee began a survey of Unique and Distinct Collections across the CONUL Libraries, with the aim to identify the size of the UDC’s, their age ranges, their accessibility via records and digital surrogate, and their preservation need. With this data we hope to promote the cultural and scholarly value of the collections, and to open discussion about collaborative work packages. Synergies, complementarity and overlaps run through all our libraries where collectively we tell the story of Ireland, its history, its people, and their preoccupations. This paper will present some of the highlights from our survey which we hope will lead to joint projects to expose our rich and valuable resources in new and innovative ways, and provide for their continued preservation.
A Guide Not A Sage: Respect Not Fear For Undergraduates Using Special Collect...Elaine Harrington
Lecturers are now deliberately engaging with Special Collections’ material with specific methodologies or for specific purposes. Prof. Pádraig Ó Macháin (Modern Irish) created three research-focused hands-on approach modules dealing with manuscript material and the mechanisms for manuscript research for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates. These students are familiar with the printed book but less so with handwritten manuscript items. Dr Edel Semple (English) co-ordinates a problem-based enquiry module for 1st year undergraduates which focuses on the short story. These students use UCC Library’s short story collections to create magazines with entries on ‘the future of the short story’ and ‘a day in the life of a writer.’ CIT’s Crawford College of Art & Design 1st year Fine Art and Contemporary Applied Art students visit Special Collections through CorkPAL to view UDCs as physical objects. As the physical objects have a presence that no reproduction or digitised object can approach viewing and interacting with the items informs their artistic endeavours. When each group visits Special Collections librarian and lecturer work together to show the students procedures particular for Special Collections, non-Dewey classification schemes and items important for that module’s focus. There are difficulties for library staff and users alike which must be managed when such groups come to Special Collections. Library staff must know what resources users seek and how best to direct the user without interfering in the research process itself as the library staff members are guides not sages. Users may find the level of care and procedures required intimidating unless they realise the reasons for which these procedures exist. This paper explores the type and level of engagement required from module creation to assignment submission.
Presentation given at Digital Humanities Research Colloquium, 18 October 2017.
Abstract: On 11 October 2017 UCC's Office of the Vice President for Teaching & Learning hosted a #nextgenspaces learning event. One of the speakers, Prof. Stephen Heppell, noted the following: ‘next generation is here and it means business’ and ‘students are going to a world of surprises.’ With these points in mind how do libraries prepare for the library of the future? In this presentation I discuss traditional expertise and how this is adapted for the uncharted territories of the future.
Knowledge of the origin and knowledge of types of services rendered by libraries are imperative. Understanding different information resources are also essential. Meanwhile, issues in the use of other people's intellectual materials have to be explained as well, that is copyright and its implications.
Charleston Conference 2012: Climbing the Digital EverestCengage Learning
At the 2012 Charleston Conference, Associate Publisher Ray Abruzzi, accompanied by Simon Bell, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Licensing, The British Library and Caroline Kimbell, Head of Licensing, The National Archives, UK, provided background and insight into the strategy and creation of the Nineteenth Century Collections Online.
Exploring opportunities for Unique and Distinctive Collections and new collecting strategies for research libraries that align with the institutional mission, and that are founded on a relevant business case.
“From UFOs to UDCs: building research collections into future?” - Crónán Ó D...CONUL Conference
Presented at the CONUL Conference, July 2015, Athlone, Ireland by Crónán Ó Doibhlin,
Abstract
"The idea of Unique and Distinct Collections (UDCs) has been a developing concept within research libraries over a number of years, resulting in the publication of reports on Special Collections in the US and Canada by OCLC, and most recently in 2014 by RLUK (Unique and Distinctive Collections: Opportunities for Research Libraries).
These reports provide new evidence and a new context for the development and transformation of the special collections, archives and related collections held by university and research libraries in a mature and simultaneously mutating information economy.
The term, unique and distinctive collection, therefore, is not applied merely to rename what was formerly classified as Special Collections materials. The use of this concept signifies a strategic shift in the definition and in the role of some of the most important research collections within the university and research sector, a shift which also provides the rationale for increased investment, innovation and an expanded role for the libraries in community engagement, and in the development of sustainable research support infrastructures within the university.
This paper will examine the current context of UDCs, their role nationally and the potential opportunities that exist for holding institutions within the particular context of the research environment in Ireland. It will examine the opportunity for innovative practice and staff development in maximising the potential of these collections, and the potential for national collaboration in collection building, planning and collaboration. In addition, this paper will explore the ways in which UDC’s provide a new paradigm of strategic challenges for research libraries and universities which will require investment in resources and expertise should we wish to effectively support the institutional mission, and nurture leadership that is required to ensure that these significant source collections continue to thrive into the future.
"
Biography
"Crónán Ó Doibhlin is the Head of Research Head of Research Collections & Communications at UCC Library, where he is a member of UCC Library’s Senior Management Team and the Information Services Management Team at UCC. His current core responsibilities relate to leading the development, organisation and management of Special Collections and Archives at UCC, the development of Digital Projects, Institutional Repository services, Exhibitions, and Communications including External Relations, and supporting the University Librarian in his work with the Alumni Development Office, and Collection Acquisition.
He has also represented UCC Library on a number of national committees including CONUL Committees for Collaborative Storage and Collection Management, and currently serves on the CONUL Digital Services and Infrastructure Sub-Committee.
"
Gathered Together: A Survey of the Unique and Distinct Collections held by CONULElaine Harrington
In 2015 the CONUL Collections, Preservation & Conservation Sub-Committee began a survey of Unique and Distinct Collections across the CONUL Libraries, with the aim to identify the size of the UDC’s, their age ranges, their accessibility via records and digital surrogate, and their preservation need. With this data we hope to promote the cultural and scholarly value of the collections, and to open discussion about collaborative work packages. Synergies, complementarity and overlaps run through all our libraries where collectively we tell the story of Ireland, its history, its people, and their preoccupations. This paper will present some of the highlights from our survey which we hope will lead to joint projects to expose our rich and valuable resources in new and innovative ways, and provide for their continued preservation.
A Guide Not A Sage: Respect Not Fear For Undergraduates Using Special Collect...Elaine Harrington
Lecturers are now deliberately engaging with Special Collections’ material with specific methodologies or for specific purposes. Prof. Pádraig Ó Macháin (Modern Irish) created three research-focused hands-on approach modules dealing with manuscript material and the mechanisms for manuscript research for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates. These students are familiar with the printed book but less so with handwritten manuscript items. Dr Edel Semple (English) co-ordinates a problem-based enquiry module for 1st year undergraduates which focuses on the short story. These students use UCC Library’s short story collections to create magazines with entries on ‘the future of the short story’ and ‘a day in the life of a writer.’ CIT’s Crawford College of Art & Design 1st year Fine Art and Contemporary Applied Art students visit Special Collections through CorkPAL to view UDCs as physical objects. As the physical objects have a presence that no reproduction or digitised object can approach viewing and interacting with the items informs their artistic endeavours. When each group visits Special Collections librarian and lecturer work together to show the students procedures particular for Special Collections, non-Dewey classification schemes and items important for that module’s focus. There are difficulties for library staff and users alike which must be managed when such groups come to Special Collections. Library staff must know what resources users seek and how best to direct the user without interfering in the research process itself as the library staff members are guides not sages. Users may find the level of care and procedures required intimidating unless they realise the reasons for which these procedures exist. This paper explores the type and level of engagement required from module creation to assignment submission.
Presentation given at Digital Humanities Research Colloquium, 18 October 2017.
Abstract: On 11 October 2017 UCC's Office of the Vice President for Teaching & Learning hosted a #nextgenspaces learning event. One of the speakers, Prof. Stephen Heppell, noted the following: ‘next generation is here and it means business’ and ‘students are going to a world of surprises.’ With these points in mind how do libraries prepare for the library of the future? In this presentation I discuss traditional expertise and how this is adapted for the uncharted territories of the future.
Knowledge of the origin and knowledge of types of services rendered by libraries are imperative. Understanding different information resources are also essential. Meanwhile, issues in the use of other people's intellectual materials have to be explained as well, that is copyright and its implications.
Charleston Conference 2012: Climbing the Digital EverestCengage Learning
At the 2012 Charleston Conference, Associate Publisher Ray Abruzzi, accompanied by Simon Bell, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Licensing, The British Library and Caroline Kimbell, Head of Licensing, The National Archives, UK, provided background and insight into the strategy and creation of the Nineteenth Century Collections Online.
Exploring opportunities for Unique and Distinctive Collections and new collecting strategies for research libraries that align with the institutional mission, and that are founded on a relevant business case.
“From UFOs to UDCs: building research collections into future?” - Crónán Ó D...CONUL Conference
Presented at the CONUL Conference, July 2015, Athlone, Ireland by Crónán Ó Doibhlin,
Abstract
"The idea of Unique and Distinct Collections (UDCs) has been a developing concept within research libraries over a number of years, resulting in the publication of reports on Special Collections in the US and Canada by OCLC, and most recently in 2014 by RLUK (Unique and Distinctive Collections: Opportunities for Research Libraries).
These reports provide new evidence and a new context for the development and transformation of the special collections, archives and related collections held by university and research libraries in a mature and simultaneously mutating information economy.
The term, unique and distinctive collection, therefore, is not applied merely to rename what was formerly classified as Special Collections materials. The use of this concept signifies a strategic shift in the definition and in the role of some of the most important research collections within the university and research sector, a shift which also provides the rationale for increased investment, innovation and an expanded role for the libraries in community engagement, and in the development of sustainable research support infrastructures within the university.
This paper will examine the current context of UDCs, their role nationally and the potential opportunities that exist for holding institutions within the particular context of the research environment in Ireland. It will examine the opportunity for innovative practice and staff development in maximising the potential of these collections, and the potential for national collaboration in collection building, planning and collaboration. In addition, this paper will explore the ways in which UDC’s provide a new paradigm of strategic challenges for research libraries and universities which will require investment in resources and expertise should we wish to effectively support the institutional mission, and nurture leadership that is required to ensure that these significant source collections continue to thrive into the future.
"
Biography
"Crónán Ó Doibhlin is the Head of Research Head of Research Collections & Communications at UCC Library, where he is a member of UCC Library’s Senior Management Team and the Information Services Management Team at UCC. His current core responsibilities relate to leading the development, organisation and management of Special Collections and Archives at UCC, the development of Digital Projects, Institutional Repository services, Exhibitions, and Communications including External Relations, and supporting the University Librarian in his work with the Alumni Development Office, and Collection Acquisition.
He has also represented UCC Library on a number of national committees including CONUL Committees for Collaborative Storage and Collection Management, and currently serves on the CONUL Digital Services and Infrastructure Sub-Committee.
"
Community Gardening: Librarian-Faculty Instruction Partnerships to Cultivate ...JulieLibrarian
By developing collaborative relationships between librarians and faculty, we ensure the sustainability of instruction programs and create unique opportunities for sequenced instruction. This collaboration cultivates ongoing relationships with students and improved learning outcomes.
Moving from Niche to Mainstream: the Evolution of the UCD Digital LibraryUCD Library
Presentation by Eugene Roche, UCD Library Assistant, UCD Special Collections, and Julia Barrett, Head of Research Services, UCD Library, at the Library Association of Ireland Rare Books Group seminar on 'Digitisation of Special Collections', Friday, 27 November 2015, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland.
'Forever - is Composed of Nows': Knowledge is PowerElaine Harrington
Previously Special Collections & Archives were viewed as less readily open and accessible, however since 2012 this perspective has shifted. We acknowledge that 19th –early 20th century collectors are predominantly male; in the last 10 years we prioritised acquiring and listing more EDI created and owned collections. Our collections are held for posterity but through the process of kaizen we aim for 1% improvement daily of how, who and what we collect. This is so collections in the future better reflect who we are in the constantly evolving society. To this end we have selected an Emily Dickinson quote for the title as it too challenges our preconceived notions of past, present and future. Our paper will address how we are changing what makes an item worth collecting. We will identify and address the cultural bias of historical collectors and how we increase the visibility of a more diverse range of voices. Examples of this process include Emma Horgan listing the Elizabeth Friedlander collection (2016) and Elaine Harrington creating the Gayfield Press collection (2021), both of which have extended the ways potential stakeholders view the usefulness of our collections. In 2023/2024 the Radical Humanities Lab use these collections for modules including Women, Class & Society; Visualising War; and Visualising Feminist Activism. In changemaker terms we are aligning our work with our values which match those of our institution’s. We know we are not ‘heroes in capes’ therefore we partner with academics, UCC’s community and further afield to influence and connect, utilising our skills and expertise to create lasting change. These actions will enable the collections to be widely used and our level of impact aligns with the potential for systems change as we gain momentum.
'Good and bad newes from Ireland’: Eclectic Local History Sources within the ...Elaine Harrington
Presentation at the Library Association of Rare Books Group Annual Seminar, 2023 presented jointly with Genealogy and Local History Group at Chester Beatty, Dublin.
The theme of the seminar was: "If you want to understand today you have to search yesterday: genealogical & local studies materials in Irish Special Collections & Archives."
When the SDGs Met the UDCs: Future Proofing ResearchElaine Harrington
Lightning talk presentation at CONUL 2023: Sense and Sustainability
UCC is a world-leader in Green Campus/Sustainability initiatives and UCC Library has been at the vanguard of this work. As part of these measures UCC mapped its research, learning and teaching to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) in late 2022. Taking our cue from Emma Horgan’s long-term role in UCC Library’s Green team and Elaine Harrington’s increasing drive to engage with the wider community we sought to implement the SDG Mapping on a local scale. To maximise use of UCC Library’s Special Collections & Archives’ collections we will show why and how mapping our unique and distinctive collections (UDCs) to the SDGs will promote use of the collections by the UCC community and further afield. This work will also tie into UCC’s current research programme ‘Futures’ which “mines the frontiers of curiosity and inquiry at the intersection of disciplines.”
In this presentation we describe how we applied the models established by UCC to evaluate SDG coverage in our collections, visualise that coverage and potential gaps, and reflect on how we can enhance SDG integration into our collections. We know that some uncatalogued/unlisted collections will be excluded but many collections already show a longitudinal perspective in developing this area. We will also give recommendations for how this activity and creating a specific Green UDC aligns with UCC’s 2023-2028 strategic plan and goals, as well as the Connected University framework. We address the opportunities for research and teaching that this activity will build on the fruitful collaboration between the University’s Sustainability Team and the Library’s Green Team locally. Integrating this SDG mapping to UDCs will enable students, staff and researchers to futureproof research, teaching & learning needs. Significantly, this interdisciplinary activity offers a benchmark for all library collections, not limited to UDCs alone, as this activity has the potential for worldwide application.
From Books to Bytes: Transforming Access to the Printed Word in the Digital AgeElaine Harrington
This poster was presented at BOBCATSSS, OsloMet University, 25-27 January 2023.
Special Collections at University College Cork, Cork, Ireland has a rich history of engaging with a wide community through blogging & Twitter (@theriversideUCC), physical and digital exhibitions, digitised collections, stand-alone events and seasonal guides. These communicate to different target audience groups information about UCC Library’s unique and distinctive collections. However, since 2020 when access to physical spaces was not guaranteed or was restrictive, Special Collections expanded the use and range of its digital and virtual platforms to continue and enhance access to its collections. This was achieved both through creating new content via internationally available technologies: 3D Scanning and 360° tours, in addition to uploading new content to internationally available platforms: #ColorOurCollections, SpringShare, Google Maps, Scalar and Sketchfab.
This poster case study describes & analyses a multi-technological & multi-platformed pilot approach where Special Collections used themed content to partner with other UCC Library sections & international organisations to enhance access for learning/research and to continue its work placement/internship program. The range of technologies enabled library staff to develop new skills and has encouraged us to continue considering new ways of accessing and exploring our collections. While these examples use material from Special Collections, they serve as an example of what is possible and are not limited to unique and distinctive collections but can be applied to all types of collections and material.
Chen, Stephanie and Harrington, Elaine. (2022) Remaking the Printed Word in the Digital Age. 87th IFLA World Library and Information Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 26-29 July.
This poster highlights a collaborative project to enhance access to rare and unique library collection items using emerging technologies. It presents four examples of how UCC Library staff and students worked together using new digital tools/platforms to showcase material in Special Collections to inspire, engage, enable, and connect, especially in uncertain times. Special Collections and Archives have long-engaged with the community through social media (like Twitter @theriversideUCC), through physical exhibitions, digital collections, stand-alone events and seasonal guides communicating information about UCC Library's unique and distinctive collections. Recently, they partnered with the Library's Digital Learning Specialist to explore a selection of digital tools/platforms. These are: a 3D Scanner, a 360- degree camera, Pressbooks, and Scalar. The output of this cross-portfolio partnership was the creation of 3D models of various objects; an immersive, virtual tour of Cork city based on historical newspaper advertisements; an online colouring book published on Pressbooks; and a digital exhibit on historical recipes on Scalar. While the four examples use material from Special Collections, they serve as an example of what is possible. The digital tools and platforms used are not limited to unique and distinctive collections but can be applied to all types of collections and material.
A Call for Public Aid: Forming & Developing UCC's Irish Language Manuscript C...Elaine Harrington
Presentation overview of how UCC's Irish language manuscript collection was created and various entry points into the collection: provenance, scribes, age, size, binding, content, decoration and influences. The presentation was given at Library Association of Ireland's Rare Books Annual Seminar: 'Scríbhinní i nGaeilge i mBailiúcháin Speisialta in Éirinn - Writings in the Irish Language in Special Collections in Ireland.' 3 December 2021
Diversity Equality Inclusive Initiatives in UCC and USCElaine Harrington
The goal of the International Librarians Networking Program (ILNP) is to assist librarians from around the world to network and expand their skills in librarianship through a cooperative and collaborative program. The program is designed to be self guided, allowing participants to form a collaborative relationship with one another for four months and the opportunity to continue networking after the program ends. The International Librarians Networking Program is part of the American Library Association International Relations Round Table.
The 2021 cohort comprised 62 people from 27 countries selected for pair networking. There had been 270 original applicants from 39 different countries. I was paired with Dr Win Shih, Director of Integrated Library Systems at the University of Southern California. The ILNP final project was to create an academic poster arising from the conversations during the four month period. We completed one on Diversity Equality Inclusion initiatives in UCC & USC.
The SHOCC Project Records Cork’s Soon-to-be Forgotten Anthropocene Sounds Elaine Harrington
Presentation on 6 May 2020 and given at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Virtual Event hosted by IFLA ENSULIB and Preservation & Conservation Sections. The theme for the virtual event was ‘Environmentally inspiring and engaging buildings, research, education and library services.’
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project was formed as an interdisciplinary UCC team investigating what locations and spaces in Cork City might have sounded like in various moments in the city’s past and what the locations and spaces currently sound like in the present. In this presentation Elaine & John discuss the sounds of Cork’s ever-changing contemporary spaces using the lens of sustainability, the urban environment and the pandemic of 2020. These changing sounds are explored via SoundCatcher contributions, blog post and soundscape.
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project: From Idea to 360° VideoElaine Harrington
Presentation given at Digital Humanities Research Colloquium, UCC, 19 February 2020.
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project was formed as an interdisciplinary UCC team investigating what locations and spaces in Cork City might have sounded like in various moments in the city’s past and what the locations and spaces currently sound like in the present. In this presentation Elaine & John will discuss what led them and Dr Jillian Rogers to form the project, how the project works and what the next challenges are.
Capturing A City's Sonic Fingerprint: The Experiences of The Sonic Histories ...Elaine Harrington
Paper presentation at “Culture in Urban Space: Urban Form, Cultural Landscapes, Life in the City”, an Island Dynamics conference in Malmö, Sweden, 5-6 February 2020.
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project is an interdisciplinary research project between members of the library’s Special Collections and the Department of Music, University College Cork, Ireland. The SHOCC Project explores relationships between sound, space and history. By using archival and historical sources the team investigates what locations in Cork City might have sounded like in the city’s past creating audio and virtual reality soundscapes. We explore how a city’s particular experiences contribute to that city’s sonic fingerprint: Cork’s history is intrinsically linked to its waterscapes and landscapes as ‘Cork’ is from the Irish ‘corcaigh’ meaning ‘marsh’.
However, capturing a city’s sonic fingerprint is best completed as part of a community, therefore The SHOCC Project developed SoundCatcher, an online collection tool, so anyone may contribute to the city’s contemporary sonic histories. Through SoundCatcher and soundscape engagement we aim for people to learn about Cork City’s fascinating past and present, and also to encourage people to think critically about changing docklands, streets and buildings. In this presentation we will explore immersive environments considering cultural, social, economic, political, and historical factors to show how Cork City and its soundscapes have been altered in significant ways.
Case Study presentation given at Library Association of Ireland's Rare Books Annual Seminar: Teaching & Learning Through Special Collections, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin 22 November 2019.
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project is an interdisciplinary research project between members of UCC Library's Special Collections and UCC's Department of Music. The SHOCC Project explores relationships between sound, space and history and investigates what locations in Cork City might have sounded like in various moments in the city's past. In using the SHOCC Project as a platform Special Collections can reach different groups not necessarily accessible through previously traditional methods of teaching & learning. In addition emerging technologies provide Special Collections with a means to showcase & disseminate its collections in different ways.
Guest lecture given to IS40370: Management for Information Professionals, UCD iSchool, 1 November 2019. Invited to present by module lecturer, Jane Burns, Director of AIT Library.
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project is an interdisciplinary research project between members of UCC Library's Special Collections and UCC's Department of Music. The SHOCC Project explores relationships between sound, space and history and investigates what locations in Cork City might have sounded like in various moments in the city's past. The SHOCC Project is a spin-off from a postgraduate music module and the SHOCC Project has its own spin-off research project, 'Listening to Libraries Sounds for the Library of Tomorrow.' Key take-aways from the module and SHOCC Project are the importance of public engagement, adaptability and curiosity.
Presentation given at "History, Preservation and Use of Religious Libraries in Ireland," Armagh Robinson Library, Armaghe, 18 October 2019. Symposium organised by Dr Robert Whan, Director of Armagh Robinson Library.
(Medieval) Fragments in Special Collections, UCC LibraryElaine Harrington
Presentation given at "Fragments Symposium, UCD Humanities Institute, 17 October 2019. Symposium organised by Dr Niamh Pattwell and Dr Elizabeth Mullins, UCD.
Let's Go on a Bear Hunt: Special Collections in the WildElaine Harrington
Case Study presentation given at "Evolving Identities: Collaboration to Enhance Student Success" National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, Dundalk IT, 23 May 2019.
What is the barrier to researching in Special Collections? Is the process akin to going on a bear hunt? Can you go through it? If you learn how to do this then the achievements and opportunities for student success can be immense. Student success can be gauged in terms of internal departmental or university awards, or external awards and funding. Equally student success can be gauged by public engagement outputs, the reach and impact of such outputs and the skills learned. This presentation examines a number of different interactions with Special Collections borne out of conversations 2013-2019.
Subject Support Special Collections UCC Library 2017-2018Elaine Harrington
Infographic showing the ways Special Collections at UCC Library supports different subjects and academics in UCC. Also featured are the different outputs of student public engagement.
UCC Library is are located in Cork, Ireland.
Subject Support Special Collections UCC Library 2016-2017Elaine Harrington
Infographic showing the ways Special Collections at UCC Library supports different subjects and academics in UCC and Cork Institute of Technology. Also featured are the different outputs of student public engagement.
UCC Library and Cork Institute of Technology are located in Cork, Ireland.
Sound Out! Connecting the Library & the City Through Space, Time & SpaceElaine Harrington
Case Study presentation given at Academic & Special Libraries Conference, 29 March 2019.
The Sonic Histories of Cork City (SHOCC) Project is an interdisciplinary research project between members of UCC Library's Special Collections and UCC's Department of Music. The SHOCC Project explores relationships between sound, space and history and investigates what locations in Cork City might have sounded like in various moments in the city's past. The project gives UCC's MA students and members of the public opportunities to both engage creatively with the city's history and to contribute to Cork's present sounds. Such engagement aims to teach people about Cork City's fascinating past, but also to encourage people to think critically about present and future spaces.
The SHOCC Project fully underpins UCC's Connected Curriculum, enhancing the relationship between teaching and research. This is possible by considering the library as a fourth space: the library actively engaging in projects through collaborative partners of faculty, students and library brings the university into its wider constituency, contributing to society in general.
Presentation given at Digital Humanities Research Colloquium, 10 October 2018.
After the recent fire at the National Museum of Brazil the Bendegó meteorite was one of the few artefacts left relatively intact. Considering the cycle of creation and destruction of libraries from the time of the library in Alexandria to now, how do libraries prepare for this type of event and are libraries phoenix-like in their re/creation? In this presentation I discuss the different forms of destruction and re/creation and what this might mean for the library of the future.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
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2. Overall Module: Aim and Objectives
•To understand the significance of Information Literacy and
its application to your research.
•To enable you to Audit and Update your current
Information Literacy Skills.
•To Expand and Acquire a Portfolio of Information Literacy
Skills.
•To develop your Information Literacy Skills which will
enhance the quality of your research skills and expand
your career opportunities in our knowledge-based
economy.
3. Overall Module: Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner should be able to:
•Plan and undertake a comprehensive search and review of the literature
•Develop effective strategies to locate and access relevant information
•Analyse and critically evaluate research findings (yours & others)
•Demonstrate and apply a range of these skills as part of your wider research portfolio
•Develop effective approaches to keep up to date with the latest research in your area
•Manage your research information saving valuable time and effort
•Identify the legal and ethical issues relating to the use of information
•Publish and present information in an effective way
•Justify the application of these information literacy skills to your specific research
4. Module Structure
Unit 1: Research Resource
Discovery
Unit 2: Using the Web Effectively
& Evaluating Research Resource Results
Unit 3:Tracking Down
Results & Keeping Up-to-date
Unit 4:Managing Your
Information
Unit 6: Publishing /
Disseminating Your Research
Unit 5: Ethics in Using
Research Information
Unit 7: Using Archives &
Special Collections for
Research in Ireland
Compulsory
Optional
5. Assessment: 5 credits
You are required to attend Units 1-6 and to submit a
Short Report (1500 words) which will be marked on a
pass/fail basis, to be completed by Wednesday 15th
March 2017.
Note: There will no percentage mark
awarded.
6. Contact Details
Elaine Harrington, Special Collections Librarian
e.harrington@ucc.ie | 021 4903484 |
@walkerabroad
The Riverside: @theriversideUCC
http://blogs.ucc.ie/wordpress/theriverside/
http://libguides.ucc.ie/specialcollections
7. In this information age explore the discoveries of mathematicians,
scientists and botanists such as Boole, Galileo, Newton, Boyle,
Buffon and Tyndall in Using Archives & Special Collections for
Research in Ireland. Consider how their stories, tools and ideas
from the late 16th
century to the present shape our world from
trade and travel, to war and peace, to life and death.
•To enable researchers to identity and access special collections
sources in Ireland and further afield,
and
•To give a greater understanding of the nature of special
collections’ material and its uses for original research and
collaboration.
Aims and Objectives
8. On completion of this module the learner should be able to:
•Express knowledge on the nature and breadth of special collections in general
•Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of preservation and
how it affects access to the collections
•Identify and explain the terminology used when describing items in special
collections
•Identify relevant locations for special collections research in Ireland and further
afield
•Ascertain the relevant sources for material contained in special collections
•Understand the procedures employed in repositories when facilitating research.
•Incorporate this information as appropriate into your own research area.
Learning Outcomes
9. • Introduction
• Storage
• Objects & Terminology
• Locations of Special Collections
• UCC’s Special Collections
• Using Special Collections
• Why Use Special Collections?
• Conclusion
Schedule
11. What is Special Collections?
• The department itself
• The staff who care for the collections
• The physical or virtual space
• The collections themselves
• “Unique and distinctive” collections of rare books, and many
other media, including born-digital and digitised documents
(Cullingford)
• “Elements of distinction that serve to differentiate an
academic or research library from its peers” (Dooley &
Luce)
12. Format
• Early Printed Books
• Books from Presses
• Collections from individuals
• Newspapers
• Maps
• Pamphlets
• Literary Manuscripts
• Digital Files
13. Format (2)
• Mixture of Primary and Secondary Sources
• Primary Sources include:
Manuscripts
Newspapers
Maps
• Secondary Sources:
Histories
Criticism
14. Format (3)
• Ensuring access remains to the items
• Digital files transferable through the
ages
• Other formats readable
• Example: Domesday Book on laserdisc
http://www.scenicreflections.com/download/534360/build_it_Wallpaper/
18. Materials (2)
• Chemically stable materials will last
indefinitely with the proper care.
• Oldest book in UCC Library: 1476
• Sometimes proper care is not enough.
• Example: Early 20th
century newsprint.
22. Storage Spaces
• Soundly constructed, well ventilated,
watertight
• Stable internal climate
• Secure
• Items stored flat on shelves if heavy or
large
• Shelves not too full or too empty
• Phase boxes
• Linen tapes to hold loose items together
23.
24. Phase box on a Thomas Acquinas item as it’s missing its cover and is then more fragile :
Incipiu[n]t preclarissima opuscula diui Thome aquinatis sacri ordinis p[re]dicato[rum] in quibus o[m
. [Venice: Hermann Lichtenstein, 1497].
25. Handling
• Use appropriate equipment:
Foam supports
Book snakes
Weights
Archival page inserts
• Support a book’s spine to reduce strain
• No resting on top of pages or manuscripts
• Keep food, drink and ink away from items
• No quick-fix repairs: adhesive tape,
laminators
26. Reprographics
• Can include:
Photographing – without flash
Scanning – book cradle rather than
flatbed
Digitisation to provide surrogate
Microfilming to provide surrogate
• Copying at discretion of staff
• Damage can be done each time
27. Objects & Terminology
• General
• Manuscripts
• Structure of a Book
• Early Printed Books
• Provenance
28. General
• Book: Now any published work;
previously folded sheets sewn into a
binding or cut sheets glued into a case or
cover.
• Manuscripts may be bound in book form.
• Medieval manuscripts were often created
for religious purposes showing the
importance of religious life and faith and
its dominance of written culture.
• E.g. Book of Kells and Luttrell Psalter
29. Marginalia: writing in the margins on Thomas Aquinas item:
Incipiu[n]t preclarissima opuscula diui Thome aquinatis sacri ordinis p[re]dicato[rum] in quibus o[mn
. [Venice: Hermann Lichtenstein, 1497].
30. Example of rubrication: process of writing titles in the text in red ink.
Example of illumination: embellishment of manuscript with bright colours e.g. gold,
silver.
Gutenberg Bible (facsimile). Patterson, N.J.: Pageant Books, 1961.
31. About a Book
Principal parts of a book and its binding
http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog/collectioncare/publications/booklets/caring_for_bookbindings
32. Early Printed Books
• Incunabula: books printed pre-1501
• Colophon: feature at the end of the book
giving details of printing
• Format: folio, quarto, octavo
• Paper types: vellum, parchment, rag
• Illustrations: woodcut, copperplate
engraving
33. Nuntius Sidereus: It was the
first published scientific work
based on observations made
through a telescope (1610).
Dioptrice: Kepler also started
a theoretical and
experimental investigation of
telescopic optics (1611).
Institutio Astronomica:
outlines the various
competing models of the
cosmos, notably the
Ptolemaic, the Copernican,
and the intermediate system
invented by Tycho Brahe
(1647).
34. Robert Boyle.
Experimenta et considerationes de coloribus : primum ex occasione, inter alias quasdam diatribas,
. Amstelodami: Apud Gerbrandum Schagen, 1667.
35. Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc. Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. A Paris: De l'Imprimerie
royale, 1770-1786. Vol. 7
36. Provenance
• Provenance: Previous ownership
Who owned a book?
Who had access to it?
Books owned by an organisation.
Shown from bookplates, labels, stamps
Binding may have coat of arms or
symbol
• Inscriptions: person’s name, dedication,
motto
• Annotations: comments on the text,
unrelated notes
• Insertions: letters, bookmarks
37. John K'Eogh's Botanalogia Universalis Hibernica
is listed in the
Queen's College Cork catalogue of 1860
. The Botanalogia is an alphabetical list of plants
growing in Ireland, with their names given in
English, Latin, and Irish. For more see here.
38. Locations of Special Collections
Held in:
•Research libraries
•Universities
•National libraries
•Public libraries
•Museums
•Art galleries
•Historic houses
•Cathedrals
•Societies
For examples of where collections are in Ireland see
here.
39. Online Catalogues to find Items
• RASCAL: http://www.rascal.ie/
• Hayes’ Index of Manuscript Sources: sources.nli.ie
• COPAC (general special collections material):
http://copac.ac.uk/
• British Library Catalogues:
http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/catblhold/all/allcat.htm
• Karlsruhe Virtual Catalog (Useful for early printed
books):
http://www.ubka.uni-karlsruhe.de/kvk_en.html
• Universal Short Title Catalogue:
http://www.ustc.ac.uk/
40. UCC Special Collections
• Facts About Special Collections, UCC
• Special Collections’ Reading Rooms
• Special Collections Website
• Dealing with Special Collections
• Finding Aids
• Special Collections Material in UCC
• Copyright
• Referencing & Citation
41. Facts About Special Collections,
UCC
• Collections: 80 and growing
• Date range of collections: 15th
century – present day
• Languages: Sumerian, Cuneiform, Breton
• 55,000 items in Special Collections
• 11,300 items in Older Printed Books
• Areas of Expertise:
Irish Literature
Anglo-Irish Literature
Celtic Studies
Frank O’Connor
Older printed books: sciences, theology,
• Oldest book: Bruni’s Historia del Popolo Fiorentino (1476)
• Oldest newspaper on microfilm: Freeman’s Journal (1763)
• Oldest newspaper: Cork Evening Post; Cork Hibernian
Chronicle; Corke Journal (1769)
42. Special Collections Website
• Access via:
booleweb.ucc.ie – Services – Special Collections
• Information on the website covers:
Opening Hours
Subject specific course guides
Topics
Useful websites
Portal for Manuscript Studies & Palaeography
& Medieval Manuscript Studies
43. Special Collections’ Reading Rooms
• Reference Reading Room:
Contains general reference material and maps
Use to access theses, material in good
condition and material post-1850
• Rare Books Reading Room:
Use to access material in fragile condition,
material pre-1850, Strong Room Material
• Microform Room
Contains microfilm and microfiche
• Closed Access Areas:
Contain the majority of the collections
45. Dealing With Special Collections
• Managing expectations.
• Opening Hours are shorter.
• The majority of the collections need to be ordered.
Date required.
Item: Title, author, call number.
Personal details: name, student / staff number
• Advice to Readers:
http://booleweb.ucc.ie/documents/Advice_to_Readers.pdf
• Using Rare Books Reading Room:
• http://booleweb.ucc.ie/documents/HandlingSCmaterialRBRR.p
46. Special Collections Material in
UCC
• Location: Library Catalogue – ‘Newton’ – Modify
Search – Location – Special Collections
• Date: Library Catalogue – ‘Robert Boyle’ – Modify
Search – Before: 1800 AND Search – Location –
Special Collections
• Format: Library Catalogue – ‘Boole’ – Modify
Search – Material Type - Thesis
47. Special Collections Material in
UCC (2)
Examples of Special Collections:
•Private Presses: Cuala, Dolmen, Three Candles
•Presses: Attic, CUP
•Individuals: Lynch, de Courcy Ireland, Cooke
•Older Printed Books: sciences, philosophy, botany
•St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Library: sciences, philosophy
48. Why Use Special Collections’
Material?
• Institutional Activity
• Exhibitions & Interdepartmental Activity
• Single Department Exhibitions
• Outreach
• Events
• Seasonal Library Guides
• Potential for Undergraduate Research
49. Institutional Activity
University Activity: Year of George Boole
http://georgeboole.com/
Inter-institutional activity: Boole / Shannon Celebration
http://www.rle.mit.edu/booleshannon/
50. Exhibitions & Interdepartmental Activity
Exhibitions and Interdepartmental Activity: 1514 – 2014 The Legacy of
Andreas Vesalius Symposium & Art Exhibition
A collaboration between Anatomy & History:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/vesalius/
Symposium video:
https://youtu.be/yM4lYA5v7ko
Digitised content of De Humani 1543 edition
UCC Library’s facsimile copy of
De Humani 1543 edition
53. Single Department Exhibitions
School of BEES:
To communicate the passion & energy of the natural world to UCC students and staff – an interest in the
animals, plants, and land around us can only enhance our experience on this planet.
Raise the profile of the School of BEES in the UCC community, and to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of
research at the School. We also wanted to show how scientists from different fields can approach the same
problem. John Quinn focuses on the evolution of cognitive behaviour and personality in modern birds, whereas
Maria McNamara’s research uses fossil insects and dinosaurs to tell us about the evolution of behaviour over
millions of years. Both the questions they ask are rooted in Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory and are
similar to questions that Darwin himself posed over 150 years ago.
Create an exhibit to showcase our science in an accessible and interactive way
in order to appeal to a wide target audience. A combination of wall panels with
striking images, installations of actual materials we use in the course of our
research (including a nest box, fossils, sample vials, etc.), and digital elements.
54. Single Department Displays
Mountaineering: Being On Top of the World
In 1856 a British team calculated the height of Mt Everest as 29,002 feet (8,848 metres) above sea level. 2016
marked the 160th
anniversary of this calculation and there is a display on mountaineering on Q floor, Boole
Library.
Although John Tyndall (1820 – 1893) is better known as a physicist and chemist, during the 1850s and 1860s
he was an avid climber in the Alps. Tyndall visited the Alps in order to better understand glaciers and glacier
motion. Tyndall describes his mountaineering activities in The Glaciers of the Alps.
56. Seasonal Library Guides
Harry Potter
See http://blogs.ucc.ie/wordpress/theriverside/2016/10/28/behind-stories-harry-potter-river-side/ for credits
57. Potential for Undergraduate Research
Mitchell, Eleanor, Peggy Seiden, and Suzy Taraba, eds.
Past or Portal?: Enhancing Undergraduate Learning through
Special Collections and Archives. Chicago: Association of
College and Research Libraries, a division of the American
Library Association, 2012.
•University of Colorado, Boulder: Losoff et al. “Special Collections
Instruction in the Sciences: A Collaborative Model.” p.137 – 144.
•University of Wisconsin, Madison: Rider, Robin. “’Science circa
1859: on the Eve of Darwin's On the Origin of Species’: A Class-
curated Exhibit.” p. 304 – 308.
58. Copyright
• See Unit 5: Ethics in Using Research Information
• Much of the published material is in copyright and
subject to restrictions of ‘fair use.’
• Use:
Published research
Websites & digital resources
Film, video or broadcast
Public display or exhibition
Merchandise
59. Referencing & Citation
• For further information see Unit 5: Ethics in Using
Research Information
• Much of the published material is in copyright and
needs to be cited appropriately.
• Credit: Special Collections, UCC Library
60. Conclusion
Following this unit you should now be able to:
•Have a greater understanding of the nature of special collections’
material
•Identify and access special collections sources in Ireland and
further afield.
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61. Module Structure
Unit 1: Research Resource
Discovery
Unit 2: Evaluating Research
Resource Results
Unit 3:Tracking Down
Results &
Keeping Up-to-date
Unit 4:Managing Your
Information
Unit 6: Publishing /
Disseminating Your Research
Unit 5: Ethics in Using
Research Information
Unit 7: Using Archives &
Special Collections for
Research in Ireland
Compulsory
Optional