Wikipedia has become a popular reference tool due to its ease of use, accessibility, and frequent updates. However, it lacks some of the rigor of traditional reference books due to its open editing model which allows for potential bias and errors. A 2005 Nature study found Wikipedia had slightly more factual errors than Britannica when comparing science articles, and that most Nature authors did not contribute to Wikipedia. While Wikipedia provides a useful starting point for research, its search capabilities are limited and information should be verified against more authoritative sources.
Given the decreasing budgets for collections at many libraries, librarians are looking at abstracting and indexing (A&I) resources and full-text databases with a more skeptic eye. In addition to traditional evaluation measures, such as costs, usage and faculty input, we looked at the overlap of indexing and/or full-text coverage. Those who have conducted such overlap studies have approached it at either the journal or article level. Article-level overlap studies demonstrate coverage of selected articles in the databases under study. Conversely, journal-level studies examine the extent of indexing of journals among the selected databases. Both methods are very time-consuming and require extensive resources. A simplification of the journal-level method is to compare lists of journals indexed. Two tools, Cufts and JISC's Academic Database Assessment Tool (ADAT) are very useful for this purpose, but do not include all databases. Many databases need to be manually collected. This presentation will describe the background to such a project, the specific tools and procedures used, how the results were used to address budget reductions, and the limitations of the results. Members of the audience will be able to consider using this method for evaluating their own abstract and index databases for budgetary purposes.
Presenter:
Karen Harker
Collection Assessment Librarian, University of North Texas
Given the decreasing budgets for collections at many libraries, librarians are looking at abstracting and indexing (A&I) resources and full-text databases with a more skeptic eye. In addition to traditional evaluation measures, such as costs, usage and faculty input, we looked at the overlap of indexing and/or full-text coverage. Those who have conducted such overlap studies have approached it at either the journal or article level. Article-level overlap studies demonstrate coverage of selected articles in the databases under study. Conversely, journal-level studies examine the extent of indexing of journals among the selected databases. Both methods are very time-consuming and require extensive resources. A simplification of the journal-level method is to compare lists of journals indexed. Two tools, Cufts and JISC's Academic Database Assessment Tool (ADAT) are very useful for this purpose, but do not include all databases. Many databases need to be manually collected. This presentation will describe the background to such a project, the specific tools and procedures used, how the results were used to address budget reductions, and the limitations of the results. Members of the audience will be able to consider using this method for evaluating their own abstract and index databases for budgetary purposes.
Presenter:
Karen Harker
Collection Assessment Librarian, University of North Texas
Research information management: making sense of it allDigital Science
"Research information management: making sense of it all" - Julia Hawks, VP North America, Symplectic
Slides from Shaking It Up: Challenges and Solutions in Scholarly Information Management, San Francisco, April 22, 2015
Practical applications for altmetrics in a changing metrics landscapeDigital Science
"Practical applications for altmetrics in a changing metrics landscape" - Sara Rouhi, Altmetric product specialist, and Anirvan Chatterjee, Director Data Strategy for CTSI at UCSF
Academics must provide evidence to demonstrate the impact and outcomes of their scholarly work. This webinar, presented by librarians, will help faculty explore various forms of documentary evidence to support their case for excellence. Sponsored by the IUPUI Office of Academic Affairs.
Note: The webinar included demonstrations of Web of Science & Scopus, which the slides do not reflect.
Tracking Down the Problem: The Development of a Web-Scale Discovery Troublesh...NASIG
Todd Enoch, presenter
When the University of North Texas Libraries first implemented Summon as their web-scale discovery service, the staff encountered many anecdotal reports of problems with the service, but often were unable to replicate the issues themselves due to lack of concrete details. With the complexity involved with diagnosing problems, most patrons were unable to provide the level of detail needed to determine what the root cause of an issue might be. Realizing that they needed a more effetive way to gather information about these phantom problems, in 2013 they added an error reporting link to their results pages which harvested metadata about specific citations and links, enabling them to begin effectively troubleshooting the errors. Since that time, they have recieved over 7,000 error reports for review and have developed their workflows to resolve these issues as best they can with limited staff time. This presentation will walk through the basic troubleshooting workflows, provide a breakdown of the types of errors encountered, and share some analysis of the most frequently encountered errors and their causes.
Introduction to Altmetrics and Almetric - Mahantesh BiradarMahantesh Biradar
Thousands of conversations about scholarly content happen online every day. Altmetric tracks a range of sources to capture and collate this activity, helping you to monitor and report on the attention surrounding the work you care about.
For Publishers
Altmetric offers services to help you monitor, browse, search, filter and measure all of the conversations collected about your journal’s articles, as well as those published by your competitors.
For Institutions
Altmetric can help to add value to libraries and institutional repositories. By integrating article level metrics into academic activities, faculty, staff and students will see a richer picture of online research impact.
For Researchers
Altmetric can help you discover new scholarly articles in hundreds of disciplines. Use the free Altmetric Bookmarklet to monitor the online discussions and dissemination of your own research.
For Funders
Altmetric data can provide a unique record of how funded research has been received and disseminated amongst different audiences around the world, and where it is having an influence on public policy.
An introduction to open science for the Library Journal webcast Case Studies for Open Science on February 9, 2016.
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/01/webcasts/case-studies-for-open-science/
This slideshare is from a lecture given to DENT4104 students beginning UWA's Doctor of Medical Dentistry. It introduces some basis OneSearch Library catalogue functions and introduces the notion of Evidence Based Practice.
Research information management: making sense of it allDigital Science
"Research information management: making sense of it all" - Julia Hawks, VP North America, Symplectic
Slides from Shaking It Up: Challenges and Solutions in Scholarly Information Management, San Francisco, April 22, 2015
Practical applications for altmetrics in a changing metrics landscapeDigital Science
"Practical applications for altmetrics in a changing metrics landscape" - Sara Rouhi, Altmetric product specialist, and Anirvan Chatterjee, Director Data Strategy for CTSI at UCSF
Academics must provide evidence to demonstrate the impact and outcomes of their scholarly work. This webinar, presented by librarians, will help faculty explore various forms of documentary evidence to support their case for excellence. Sponsored by the IUPUI Office of Academic Affairs.
Note: The webinar included demonstrations of Web of Science & Scopus, which the slides do not reflect.
Tracking Down the Problem: The Development of a Web-Scale Discovery Troublesh...NASIG
Todd Enoch, presenter
When the University of North Texas Libraries first implemented Summon as their web-scale discovery service, the staff encountered many anecdotal reports of problems with the service, but often were unable to replicate the issues themselves due to lack of concrete details. With the complexity involved with diagnosing problems, most patrons were unable to provide the level of detail needed to determine what the root cause of an issue might be. Realizing that they needed a more effetive way to gather information about these phantom problems, in 2013 they added an error reporting link to their results pages which harvested metadata about specific citations and links, enabling them to begin effectively troubleshooting the errors. Since that time, they have recieved over 7,000 error reports for review and have developed their workflows to resolve these issues as best they can with limited staff time. This presentation will walk through the basic troubleshooting workflows, provide a breakdown of the types of errors encountered, and share some analysis of the most frequently encountered errors and their causes.
Introduction to Altmetrics and Almetric - Mahantesh BiradarMahantesh Biradar
Thousands of conversations about scholarly content happen online every day. Altmetric tracks a range of sources to capture and collate this activity, helping you to monitor and report on the attention surrounding the work you care about.
For Publishers
Altmetric offers services to help you monitor, browse, search, filter and measure all of the conversations collected about your journal’s articles, as well as those published by your competitors.
For Institutions
Altmetric can help to add value to libraries and institutional repositories. By integrating article level metrics into academic activities, faculty, staff and students will see a richer picture of online research impact.
For Researchers
Altmetric can help you discover new scholarly articles in hundreds of disciplines. Use the free Altmetric Bookmarklet to monitor the online discussions and dissemination of your own research.
For Funders
Altmetric data can provide a unique record of how funded research has been received and disseminated amongst different audiences around the world, and where it is having an influence on public policy.
An introduction to open science for the Library Journal webcast Case Studies for Open Science on February 9, 2016.
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/01/webcasts/case-studies-for-open-science/
This slideshare is from a lecture given to DENT4104 students beginning UWA's Doctor of Medical Dentistry. It introduces some basis OneSearch Library catalogue functions and introduces the notion of Evidence Based Practice.
Presented by Rob Hanna at 2012 STC Summit in Rosemont, IL.
Take a journey into the Information Ecosystem where you will discover how structured information lives within your organization. Content is all around you—in places you may least expect. It exhibits predictable properties and behaviors that will help you capture and classify information for better management of your content.
The quick & the dirty: The good, the bad & the ugly of database overlap at th...University of North Texas
Given the decreasing budgets for collections at many libraries, librarians are looking at abstracting and indexing (A&I) resources and full-text databases with a more skeptic eye. In addition to traditional evaluation measures, such as costs, usage and faculty input, we looked at the overlap of indexing and/or full-text coverage. Those who have conducted such overlap studies have approached it at either the journal or article level. Article-level overlap studies demonstrate coverage of selected articles in the databases under study. Conversely, journal-level studies examine the extent of indexing of journals among the selected databases. Both methods are very time-consuming and require extensive resources. A simplification of the journal-level method is to compare lists of journals indexed. Two tools, Cufts and JISC's Academic Database Assessment Tool (ADAT) are very useful for this purpose, but do not include all databases. Many databases need to be manually collected. This presentation will describe the background to such a project, the specific tools and procedures used, how the results were used to address budget reductions, and the limitations of the results. Members of the audience will be able to consider using this method for evaluating their own abstract and index databases for budgetary purposes.
Finding Information for Foundation Degree in MVCO (DL) StudentsGaz Johnson
Slides for the 19th April lecture given to foundation degree in Managing Community & Voluntary Organisations - detailing data resources and good searching practice.
Using Library Resources for your DissertationGaz Johnson
Talk given to education distance learning postgraduate students studying at Leicester. Covers data resources available to them, along with basic Boolean searching practice.
Library Services & Finding Information for M.Sc (DL) StudentsGaz Johnson
Talk given in April 2008 to distance learning students studying postgraduate degrees in education at Leicester. Covers general library practice and basic data resources available.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
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