The British Library's Digital Scholarship department was formed in 2010 to support digital scholarship practices using the library's digital collections. It has funded 22 digitization projects in Latin America through its Endangered Archives Programme. The department launched BL Labs in 2013 to provide open access to catalog metadata and out-of-copyright materials, enable novel services for researchers, and create collaborations between scholars and the library. Past BL Labs winners have developed tools like the Text to Image Linking Tool and Sample Generator to facilitate new discoveries and analyses of the library's digital collections.
The Benefits of Linking Metadata for Internal and External users of an Audiov...Victor de Boer
Slides for the MTSR2018 presentation for the paper The Benefits of Linking Metadata for Internal and
External users of an Audiovisual Archive by Victor de Boer, Tim de Bruyn, John Brooks and Jesse de Vos
Like other heritage institutions, audiovisual archives adopt structured vocabularies for their metadata management. With Semantic Web and Linked Data now becoming more and more stable and commonplace technologies, organizations are looking now at linking these vocabularies to external sources, for example those of Wikidata, DBPedia or GeoNames. However, the benefits of such endeavors to the organizations are generally underexplored. In this paper, we present an in-depth case study into the benefits of linking the “Common Thesaurus for Audiovisual Archives” (or GTAA) and the general-purpose dataset Wikidata. We do this by identifying various use cases for user groups that are both internal as well as external to the organization. We describe the use cases and various proofs-of-concept prototypes that address these use cases.
The Benefits of Linking Metadata for Internal and External users of an Audiov...Victor de Boer
Slides for the MTSR2018 presentation for the paper The Benefits of Linking Metadata for Internal and
External users of an Audiovisual Archive by Victor de Boer, Tim de Bruyn, John Brooks and Jesse de Vos
Like other heritage institutions, audiovisual archives adopt structured vocabularies for their metadata management. With Semantic Web and Linked Data now becoming more and more stable and commonplace technologies, organizations are looking now at linking these vocabularies to external sources, for example those of Wikidata, DBPedia or GeoNames. However, the benefits of such endeavors to the organizations are generally underexplored. In this paper, we present an in-depth case study into the benefits of linking the “Common Thesaurus for Audiovisual Archives” (or GTAA) and the general-purpose dataset Wikidata. We do this by identifying various use cases for user groups that are both internal as well as external to the organization. We describe the use cases and various proofs-of-concept prototypes that address these use cases.
Presentation "Digitisation at KU Leuven University Libraries: Towards consolidation" by Nele Gabriëls, KU Leuven, at IMPACT Members' Meeting 2017. http://bib.kuleuven.be/ub
Wrapping and Unwrapping History: What’s Gained and What’s LostAdrian Stevenson
Presentation given at the 'Unlocking Sources: WW1 & Europeana' conference located at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Germany on 31st January 2014.
http://www.europeana-collections-1914-1918.eu/unlocking-sources/
Jane Finnis Keynote NDF2009 Part One (see Part Two)Jane Finnis
Part One of my key note presentation to the National Digital Forum 2009 in New Zealand (NDF 2009).
You can read the take homes on my blog here: http://janefinnis.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/take-homes-from-the-ndf-2009-in-new-zealand/
Biljana Kosanovic - Open Access National Repository of EU Funded Project: Ser...Metamorphosis
Biljana Kosanovic's presentation on the International Conference e-Society.mk 2012, held annually in Skopje, Macedonia, entitled "Open Education for an Open Society – Let’s Share the Knowledge!"
Presentation "Digitisation at KU Leuven University Libraries: Towards consolidation" by Nele Gabriëls, KU Leuven, at IMPACT Members' Meeting 2017. http://bib.kuleuven.be/ub
Wrapping and Unwrapping History: What’s Gained and What’s LostAdrian Stevenson
Presentation given at the 'Unlocking Sources: WW1 & Europeana' conference located at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Germany on 31st January 2014.
http://www.europeana-collections-1914-1918.eu/unlocking-sources/
Jane Finnis Keynote NDF2009 Part One (see Part Two)Jane Finnis
Part One of my key note presentation to the National Digital Forum 2009 in New Zealand (NDF 2009).
You can read the take homes on my blog here: http://janefinnis.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/take-homes-from-the-ndf-2009-in-new-zealand/
Biljana Kosanovic - Open Access National Repository of EU Funded Project: Ser...Metamorphosis
Biljana Kosanovic's presentation on the International Conference e-Society.mk 2012, held annually in Skopje, Macedonia, entitled "Open Education for an Open Society – Let’s Share the Knowledge!"
British Library Labs Presentation at Elpub 2014, June 20, 2014labsbl
Key note presentation given at ElPub2014, June 20 about the Digital Scholarship department and the work of the Digital Research Team and British Library Labs.
Supporting the Digital Scholar:Experiences from the British Library Labslabsbl
The presentation will first give a very brief overview of the Library and then tell you a number of ‘stories’ mostly from a Humanities perspective on how researchers did things in the past and how that is changing because of rapid developments in digital technology. With more and more digital content, data, tools and services being made available, researchers are able to ask questions they had never dreamed of before, share their findings in an open way and collaborate, some of them are becoming the ‘digital’ scholar.
It will bring back the story to the British Library, and how the digital scholar is changing the way we do things. It will then move on to the efforts of digitisation across the British Library, giving a whistle stop tour of some of the incredible digital collections we now have and highlight some of the challenges that we face given our historical origins, licensing and technical restrictions. Importantly, it will also try to address how we are trying to tackle some of these challenges. It will outline the work of Digital Scholarship department, created to support the changing research landscape, focusing particularly on the work on the Digital Research Team and that of British Library Labs, both of which sit in the same department. It will point out some of the surprising findings we have discovered and some of the lessons we have learned so far and what we are planning for the future. Finally, it will finish with some important final ‘take away’ messages and The Presentation will be asking you what excites you most about digital scholarship. Hopefully, if there is time, there will be an opportunity to take a few questions too.
Brief overview of digital activity at the Royal Pavilion and Museums, Brighton & Hove, and strategic thinking behind this.
Delivered at the 'Welcome to the Digital Age' event at the Royal Engineers' Museum, 9 July 2013.
Largely notable for obscure cake metaphors and use of the phrase 'counter-curatorial'.
Digital collections: Increasing awareness and useButtes
Your digital collections are online. What's next? Learn how CONTENTdm users including libraries, museums and archives use a variety of ways to increase awareness and promote their digital collections. The session will also highlight the use of the WorldCat Digital Collection Gateway that provides you with a self-service tool for uploading the metadata of your unique digital content to WorldCat and is available to all repository managers.
Enabling digital scholarship through staff training: the British Library's ex...Mia
A talk at the DH Lab at the University of Exeter in February 2019.
The British Library's Digital Scholarship Training Programme provides colleagues with the space and support to
develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support emerging areas of modern scholarship. Their familiarity with the foundational concepts, methods and tools of digital scholarship in turn helps promote a spirit of innovation and creativity, encouraging digital initiatives within the Library and with external partners. Finally, the programme of events helps nourish and sustain an internal digital scholarship community of interest/practice.
In this talk, Digital Curator Dr. Mia Ridge will share some of the lessons the team have learnt about delivering Digital Scholarship training in a library environment since it began several years ago, and some of the challenges they still face.
Webinar: Getting Started with Digitization An Introduction for Libraries-2016...TechSoup
In this webinar, collaborators from the Digital Public Library of America's Public Library Partnerships Project help participants think through the digitization of their archives. Using a free, online curriculum developed as part of the project, they share tips and ideas to consider when planning the who, what, when, where, how, and why of a digital project. They also discuss feedback from the beginners who have been through their training program.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
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 Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
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.
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!
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
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Our Mission
• Support the BL to adopt clear strategies and operating models for
Digital Scholarship
• Develop innovative models for Digital Scholarship exploiting
digital content and new technologies
• Offer training and support to BL staff on Digital Scholarship
practices and resources
• Involvement with various digital programmes (internal and
external) involving digitisation, born-digital materials, publication
on the Web, etc.
• Engage with new and existing user communities
• Strengthen the BL capabilities
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Digitisation: Endangered Archive
Programme (EAP)
• EAP has received 120
applications from Latin America in
the last 10 years (15% of total
received)
• 22 funded projects in Latin
America
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Engagement with users:
BL Labs (Launched March 2013)
• The BL Labs project, sponsored by A. Mellon Foundation, designed to support
the BL to provide access to its digital resources and enable scholars to research
entire collections rather than just individual items by:
• 1. Reviewing the BL’s approach to licensing: moving towards a coherent licence
framework and setting the standard for access to catalogue metadata and out-
of-copyright materials in digital form.
• 2. Enabling scholars to use and implement novel services; to access, download,
and analyse digital content; and to link data to other data and digital collections
in order to allow research that analyses entire collections. This will be achieved
by providing access to catalogue and digital materials through simple open
protocols and semantic linking.
• 3. Creating BL Labs so that scholars can work intensively with the Library’s
digital collections to collaboratively define and implement the services that they
need in the digital age.
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Experiment: 19th Century Microsoft Books
• Background
• 68,000 titles digitised by
Microsoft – no clear selection
policy
• Identified 1,400 Latin American
titles
Image taken from page 157 of 'A Visit to Chile and the nitrate fields of
Tarapacá ... With illustrations by Mr. M. Prior'
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New Discoveries
• British Library Mechanical
Curator
Unlocking design
• Flickr Images
Adding metadata to our
digital collections
• Synoptic index
• Georeferencing
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BL Labs Competition: Previous
winners
Desmond Schmidt
Text to Image Linking Tool - TILT
Mixing the Library,
Information Interaction and the DJ
Dan Norton
Victorian Meme Machine - VMM
Bob Nicholson
Sample Generator
Pieter FrancoisAnna Gerber
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Sample Generator: representative samples
• Pieter Francois
• Focus on European travel in the
19th Century
• Uses statistical methods to
support text analysis
• Tool produces representative
samples of texts based on
search criteria
http://goo.gl/YFnZmu
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Anna Gerber and Desmond Schmidt:
Text to Image Linking Tool (TILT)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl4bjZSJ4cY&feature=youtu.be
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BL Labs 2015 Winners
• The Crowdsourcing Arcade
• Political Meetings Mapper
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Mechanical Curator: Crowd-sourcing Arcade
Adam Crymble (@adam_crymble)
Image Credit: Sam Howzit
Drawing on downtime
Drawing on scarcity of access
Drawing on energy reserved for ‘play’
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Take two key British Library collections:
19th century newspapers & geo-referenced historic
maps
Explore a key story in the history of British democracy:
the Chartist movement of the 1830s & 1840s
Discover local & national histories of protest places:
Katrina Navickas: Political Meetings
Mapper
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Katrina Navickas: Political Meetings Mapper
k.navickas@herts.ac.uk
A tool to
extract and
geo-code
textual data
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Provide wider
access to our
collections
Enable users
to create and
manipulate
data
Enhance
research and
learning
Support of Digital Scholarship:
New tools applied to digital
collections: annotation, citation,
comparison, analysis, etc.
Awareness of emerging research
trends within DS
Strong collaboration between
researchers, IT and information
professionals
Distinctive through:
Comprehensive digital collections
Core infra-structure to store,
preserve, discover and access
Delivered through:
Joint projects
E-platforms
Connecting data sets to research
tools Transform
scholarly
production &
communication
Digital Scholarship
Digital Curatorship
Staff training
and support
applying the intuitions of a DJ to working with digital collections (Dan Norton's Mixing the Library, Information Interaction and the DJ)
linking digitised handwritten manuscripts to transcribed texts
creating a database of Victorian humour and attempting to make Victorian jokes funny again (Bob Nicholson's Victorian Meme Machine)
creating statistically representative samples from our book collections using metadata (Pieter Francois's Sample Generator)
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<click1>Pieter’s project was the “The Sample Generator” which was a tool to help a researcher by providing representative digitised samples (as well as physical) of materials they were interested in researching about. This is opposed to being faced with the daunting task of sifting through thousands of records to find a representative sample to start working on. Pieter’s area of interest was
<click2> European travel but the idea of the sample generator could work for any subject. We gained a deeper understanding of the distribution of digitised material to date
Pieter’s analysis showed that, while extensive, digitised material is not representative of published output. As a consequence, researchers must take additional care when trying to sample representative content using
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statistical methods,
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a problem which The Sample Generator starts to address
<click5>From this screen shot you can the distribution of all the books the 19th Century. The blue represents the physical collection. The red line is the digital collection (around 2.7 %)
<click6>This screen shot show the distribution of books about travel routes. The blue indicates all the physical items, the red line the digital and the orange line the sample. What’s key is the orange line mimics the frequency of items in the total collection. Ben will talk about this project in more detail later.
The British Library has key collections which are vital to historical research of popular protest and the democracy movement of the 19th century:
19th century newspapers
Historic map collection, now increasingly digitised and geo-referenced through crowd-sourcing
Historians want to know where and when the Chartist movement - which was the first and largest movement for democracy in 19th century Britain - held thousands of meetings and demonstrations to campaign for the vote. Yet we have so far only been able to plot the locations of small numbers of political meetings manually.
Political Meetings Mapper is a tool to extract notices of meetings from historical newspapers and plot them on layers of historical maps in the British Library's collections.
Political Meetings Mapper will develop a tool for text-mining and geo-locating the records of political meetings, and enable anyone to access the maps and data on an interactive website.
By plotting the meetings listed in the Chartist newspaper, The Northern Star, from 1838 to 1844, it hopes to discover new spatial patterns in where their meetings happened, and in so doing, help answer the questions of how and why the movement happened.
It will then aim to make the tool eventually adaptable to enable scholars to plot any form of event and spatial information using historical texts and maps.
Political Meetings Mapper will demonstrate the relevance and legacy of the history of democracy for today’s society. Regions, towns, even streets will find a longer sense of their political heritage, enabling them to find out what meetings or events occurred in their area, and therefore encourage a continued engagement with politics among local communities.