Texas Digital Library The Texas Digital Library is a multi-university consortium providing the digital infrastructure to support a fully online scholarly community for institutions of higher education in Texas and the widespread availability of their enormous intellectual capital. 2015-01-30T19:48:32Z https://www.tdl.org/feed/atom/ TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[TDL Organizational Announcement]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7607 2015-01-28T18:27:13Z 2015-01-28T18:27:13Z ]]> TDL Executive Director Debra Hanken Kurtz will depart the Texas Digital Library (TDL), effective February 13, 2015, to serve as the next CEO of DuraSpace.

In serving as the TDL’s first full-time executive director, Hanken Kurtz has made significant contributions to ensure the organization’s financial sustainability and to make the TDL a crucial asset to the academic libraries of Texas. Her many accomplishments since joining the TDL in 2013 include the successful recruitment of six new member libraries and the creation of preservation services for TDL member libraries (DuraCloudTM @TDL) and the piloting of “First Node” ingestion services for the nationwide Digital Preservation Network (DPN).

Debra will remain in the Austin area, which she now considers home.  As she moves on to her new role with DuraSpace, she looks forward to continuing to work with the TDL and its membership on DSpace and related data curation and preservation efforts.

The TDL Governing Board will work closely with the TDL staff to manage the transition, and a search for a new leader of the TDL will be launched shortly.

Please read the DuraCloud announcement of Debra’s appointment here: http://bit.ly/1CLmF4P

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[TCDL 2015 Registration is Open]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7599 2015-01-28T18:23:13Z 2015-01-28T18:23:13Z ]]> Registration is open for TCDL 2015!

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries logo

Register now for the 2015 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (#tcdl2015) to get discounted early registration rates.  Early registration ends March 31.

TCDL 2015 will be held April 27-28, in Austin at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center.

Faculty and staff at Texas Digital Library member institutions and students are eligible for additional discounts.

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]]> The USETDA is pleased to issue this call for presentation, panel session, workshop and poster proposals for the upcoming U.S. Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Conference to be held in Austin, Texas September 29-October 1, 2015.

Deadline: Proposals should be submitted on or before April 15, 2015 to be considered.

Conference Theme: The conference theme “Significant Impact” focuses on new and emerging ETD practices, needs, and influences while also exploring the present state and impact of ETDs and related initiatives. Presentation proposals should reflect one or more of the following three subtopics. Presenters are encouraged to use the examples under the subtopics as inspiration, but are not limited to these ideas and can expand upon them or generate new ones based on the subtopic themes.

  1. Significant Research Practices
  2. Data sharing and long-term data storage
  3. Nontraditional studies/formats and their ETDs
  4. Collaborative efforts by students
  5. File formats (PDF, XML, etc.)
  6. Impactful ETD Processing
  7. Format review
  8. Approval and submission
  9. Prior publication
  10. Intellectual property and Copyright
  11. Embargo
  12. Technologies and systems
  13. Student support and training
  14. Cataloging

III.        The Significant Impact of ETDs

    1. Disseminating ETDs
    2. Tracking “cited by” data for ETDs
    3. Promoting ETDs/research through Three Minute Thesis, social media, and similar initiatives
    4. Enriching the ETD final submission record (including summary video, data files, metadata, etc.)
    5. Collecting and using statistics about ETD use (e.g., from your IR, Altmetric); benefits of promoting ETDs to the institution, academic program, student

The U.S. Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association welcomes the following types of submissions:

Poster sessions – peer reviewed
Posters introduce late-breaking results, work in progress, or research that is best communicated in an interactive or graphical format. Two types of posters are encouraged:

  • research posters presenting new and promising work or preliminary results of ongoing projects
  • “best practices” posters presenting the practical implementations of an organization’s practices or innovations

The content of the poster should clearly point out how the research or best practice contributes to innovative thought or design within the field, and how it addresses key challenges, as well as the potential impact on the participant’s organization and/or practices in the field.

Joint submissions from students, librarians, graduate school administrators and other professionals demonstrating different perspectives on a single issue are particularly encouraged. Posters are expected to foster discussion in a personal and less formal setting. Poster presenters should submit an abstract of 500 words or less for consideration.

Single-session presentations and panels – peer reviewed
Single session presentations and panels are invited on topics that focus on the themes of the conference.

For single-session presentations, please submit a proposal of up to 500 words, providing a summary of the presentation topic and the qualifications of the speaker.

Panels must have a cohesive theme and promote lively interaction between panelists and audience members. Please submit a panel proposal up to 500 words, providing an overview of the issues to be discussed by the panel and brief bios of each of the panelists. Proposals should only list panelists who have agreed to participate and shall indicate the qualifications and contribution that each panelist will offer.

Pre-conference workshops – peer reviewed and invited

Pre-conference workshops are invited on important topics that focus on the themes of the conference that need to be addressed in-depth. Workshops should provide participants with opportunities to engage with study materials, the presenter(s) and workshop participants through discussions in order to broaden and deepen understanding in a particular area. Workshops range from 2 hours to 3.5 hours.

Please submit a proposal of up to 500 words, providing a summary of the workshop topic and the qualifications of the speaker(s).

Submission Site
Once you have prepared your proposal according to the above instructions, please use the electronic submission system to submit it for review. Go to https://conferences.tdl.org/USETDA/USETDA2015, click on the “Proposal Submission” link in the right-hand sidebar and follow the prompts.

Complete information about the USETDA 2015 Conference is available online at http://www.usetda.org/. Questions regarding proposal submission may be submitted to Laura Hammons (lhammons@tamu.edu).

Regards,

USETDA 2015 Conference Planning Committee

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[Advanced DSpace training opportunity]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7576 2015-01-14T19:33:07Z 2015-01-14T19:33:07Z ]]> The Texas Digital Library and DuraSpace are pleased to open up registration for Advanced DSpace Training to TDL members at the DuraSpace member rate of $250. The total cost of the course is being underwritten with generous support from the TDL and DuraSpace. Seating will be limited to 15 participants.

The three-day course will take place February 17-19, 2015 in the Perry-Castañeda Library on the UT Austin campus and will be taught by James Creel of Texas A&M Libraries.

More information about the course is below. To read more and to register, go here.


DSpace logoABOUT ADVANCED DSPACE TRAINING

Dates:              February 17-19, 2015
Location:         Perry-Castañeda Library, UT Austin
Registration:   $250 for DuraSpace or TDL members and $500 for Non-Members (meals and lodging not included). Go here to register.

Seating will be limited to 15 participants.

Course Overview

The three-day Advanced DSpace course provides instruction on advanced features and customizations in DSpace 4.2 and will also include a preview of 5.0 features. Topics covered will include:

Configuration

  • Themes and Aspects
  • Emails
  • Internationalization
  • Authentication
  • Media Filters
  • Curation Tasks
  • Submission Workflows
  • Controlled Vocabularies
  • Discovery, Search, and Browse
  • Statistics
  • Server Configuration

Content Transmission

  • OAI protocols and harvesting
  • RESTSubmission/Dissemination Packages
  • AIP backup and restore
  • SWORD servers and clients
  • Batch Imports

XMLUI Theming

  • Creating a new theme
  • Colors, Fonts, and Layouts with CSS
  • Presentation and Interaction

For more information or to register visit here. If you have any questions please contact Valorie Hollister at vhollister@duraspace.org.

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[TCDL 2015 Call for Proposals]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7531 2014-11-20T19:33:48Z 2014-11-18T01:36:58Z Read more ›]]> Texas Conference on Digital Libraries logoHelp to build the program for the 2015 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries!

The 2015 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries will be held April 27-28 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin. The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries is the premiere gathering of digital library and information professionals across Texas and beyond. This is your opportunity to be part of the program.


Submit a Proposal for 2015!


TCDL addresses a wide range of topics including creation, promotion, preservation and management of digital projects and assets, as well as the software and applications that drive the digital library world.  Through a blend of interactive presentations, engaging speakers and informative workshops, TCDL 2015 will be a great place to network and experience the latest in all things digital.

What kind of broad areas would we hope to see covered at TCDL 2015? Here are some ideas!

  • Unexpected finds:  present new ways to use existing technology or demonstrate a new piece of software that’s really made an impact on your workflow.  Show off a new digital collection or project or present novel uses of your institution’s collection material.
  • Unexplained gaps: present ways the larger digital library community can work together to solve problems; initiate dialogues to answer to difficult questions that have faced your institution and to suggest solutions you’d like to see offered at a state or national level.
  • Unexplored collaborations: discover ways to partner together to address an unmet collecting need, novel partnerships that produced interesting results or ideas for greater exposure for collaborative collections

Whatever you choose to submit, topics explored can include project management, intellectual property issues, deep explorations of software applications … the sky’s the limit! Need more inspiration? Check out last year’s successful programs to get your creative juices flowing.

How can you make your mark on TCDL 2015? Simple: submit a session proposal today. Sessions can take a number of forms, including:

  • Presentations: General presentations on practical work, theoretical or speculative issues, or ongoing or completed research.
  • Panels:  Panel sessions should address a single topic from multiple perspectives and should engage the audience for a full 80-minute session.
  • 24×7 Presentations (24 slides in 7 minutes): 7-minute presentations comprising no more than 24 slides.
  • Posters: Posters will be featured at the conference reception and through a “Minute Madness” session, during which presenters will give a 60-second summary of each poster.
  • Workshops, Tutorials & Demos, Birds of a Feather SessionsThese events provide venues for in-depth instruction in important areas of digital library practice (workshops), demonstrations of new or useful tools and technologies (tutorials), and gatherings of interested attendees to engage in discussion about a particular topic (birds-of-a-feather sessions). Events in this category can range from 1 to 4 hours.

How to Submit a Proposal


More information and the Proposal Submission link can be found at the conference website.


Important Dates

Be a part of TCDL 2015 by submitting your session proposal now. Deadlines and other key dates are approaching quickly!

  • November 17: Call for Proposals
  • February 9: Deadline for all Conference Proposal Submissions
  • March 16: Notification of acceptance
  • March 31: Early bird registration deadline

Questions? Email us at support@tdl.org.

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[Announcing DuraCloud™ @TDL for digital preservation]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7520 2014-11-13T15:20:36Z 2014-11-12T12:02:42Z ]]> The Texas Digital Library (TDL) is pleased to announce the development of cost-effective, easy-to-use digital preservation storage for its member institutions through DuraCloudTM @TDL. With DuraCloudTM @TDL, members can accurately plan preservation costs, enjoy predictability of service, and rely on known, durable technologies for ensuring the integrity of their digital collections.

DuraCloudTM is an open-source technology from DuraSpace that facilitates the storage of multiple copies of digital content in geographically distributed storage locations. It allows for easy ingestion and replication of content and, through a bit integrity checking service, verifies that stored content maintains bit-level integrity over time.

How It Works

Starting in early 2015, each TDL regular member will receive a space in DuraCloudTM @TDL, along with a storage allowance based on its membership level.

Currently, DuraCloudTM @TDL offers three possible storage options — two in the Amazon Cloud and one at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC). Members can choose to ingest one copy of their content, or to replicate that content to additional storage locations. DuraCloudTM @TDL will, in the future, serve as an ingestion point for content replicated to the Digital Preservation Network, a nationwide higher education initiative to ensure long-term access to the complete scholarly record.

Informational Webinar for TDL Members

The TDL will hold an informational webinar for its members on the DuraCloudTM @TDL service on January 22 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CST).

This webinar will include information on the following topics:

  • DuraCloudTM @TDL account setup
  • Methods for content ingestion
  • Storage allowances and costs
  • Available resources for best practices

To attend the webinar, please register through Eventbrite.

For more information about DuraCloudTM @TDL, including details on member storage allowances, please visit the DuraCloudTM @TDL website.

Questions? Please contact the TDL Helpdesk at support@tdl.org.

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[Announcing keynote speaker for TCDL 2015]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7516 2014-11-10T20:35:05Z 2014-11-10T20:33:12Z Read more ›]]> Make plans now to attend the 2015 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (#tcdl2015), to be held April 27-28 in at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.


BESS SADLER WILL BE TCDL 2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

We are delighted to announce that Bess Sadler from Stanford University Libraries will serve as the keynote speaker for TCDL 2015.

An open source advocate and self-described library “geek,” Bess Sadler is Manager for Application Development at Stanford and was formerly Chief Architect for the Online Library Environment and Research and Development Librarian at University of Virginia Library. She is a co-founder of several successful open source software projects including Blacklight (http://projectblacklight.org) and Hydra (http://projecthydra.org), which are used by libraries, museums, archives, and cultural institutions around the world.

You can follow Bess Sadler on Twitter at https://twitter.com/eosadler and on her blog “Solvitur ambulando” at http://www.ibiblio.org/bess/.


EARLY REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JANUARY 20

Discounted early registration will open on January 20, 2015. Conference registration fees will cover conference sessions, including the keynote session, presentations, poster sessions, and some workshops. Light breakfast and snacks, as well as a conference reception, will be included as part of the regular registration package.

Costs: Discounted rates for early registration will be $125 for TDL members, $185 for regular attendees, and $60 for students. Early registration will open on January 20 and continue through March 31, after which rates will increase. More information about registration is available on the TCDL website.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the conference center hotel at a special rate of $179 per night through March 30, 2015. See the conference website for details.


ABOUT TCDL 2015

The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries covers topics relevant to the creation, promotion, and preservation of research, scholarship, and cultural heritage digital materials. The goal of TCDL is to bring together those working on digital projects — including outreach librarians, repository managers, cataloguers, faculty members, technical staff, and others — in order to build a practical, usable and sustainable model for digital libraries.

For more information, and to view information about past conferences, visit the TCDL 2015 website.

 

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[Save the Date for TCDL 2015: April 27-28 in Austin]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7486 2014-10-31T17:21:52Z 2014-10-31T17:21:52Z Read more ›]]> Mark your calendars!

The Texas Digital Library conference committee is pleased to announce that the 2015 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries will be held April 27-28, 2015, in Austin, Texas.

TCDL 2015 will be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, located on the UT Austin campus.

The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries covers topics relevant to the creation, promotion, and preservation of research, scholarship, and cultural heritage digital materials. The goal of TCDL is to bring together those working on digital projects — including outreach librarians, repository managers, cataloguers, faculty members, technical staff, and others — in order to build a practical, usable and sustainable model for digital libraries.

When: April 27-28, 2015

Where: AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas

More information about registration rates and conference programming will be coming soon! Registration will cover conference sessions, including keynotes, presentations, poster sessions, and some workshops. Light breakfast and snacks, as well as a conference reception, will be included as part of the regular registration package.

For more information, and to view information about past conferences, visit the TCDL 2015 website.

TCDL 2015 Conference Planning Committee

  • Chair: Elizabeth Gushee (Harry Ransom Center, UT Austin)
  • Eric Ames (Baylor University)
  • Ramona Holmes (UT Arlington)
  • Violeta Ilik (Texas A&M University)
  • Lauren Meyers (UH Clear Lake)
  • Jeremy Moore (Texas State University)
  • Laura Waugh (University of North Texas)
  • Kristi Park (Texas Digital Library)
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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[Open Access Week Presentations Available Online]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7459 2014-10-31T15:02:11Z 2014-10-31T15:02:11Z Read more ›]]> image of opening slide of OA Mythbusters presentation

The TDL’s Debra Hanken Kurtz and Kristi Park debunked myths about Open Access at a presentation at Baylor University during Open Access Week 2014. Presentation slides are available here and a recording of the presentation is here.

In October, the Texas Digital Library and its member libraries celebrated International Open Access Week, an annual global event that promotes the benefits of free and immediate access to research, OA Week 2014 took place October 20-26. Presentations from two Open Access Week events held in Texas are now available online.

The TDL’s Executive Director, Debra Hanken Kurtz, and Marketing Manager Kristi Park presented “Mythbusters: Debunking Misconceptions, Half Truths, and Outright Lies About OA Scholarly Publishing!” at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on October 21st.

A recording of that event is available through the following link: https://meeting.austin.utexas.edu/p4705wbke06/

Additionally, TDL member UT Libraries held several events during Open Access Week. Dr. Erin McKiernan, an early-career researcher in neuroscience and an advocate for open access, open data, and open science, presented the keynote event in Austin on Friday October 17. Video of this event is below.

More information about TDL’s support of Open Access can be found here: http://www.tdl.org/open-access

 

 

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TDL Admin http://www.tdl.org <![CDATA[DC-2014 conference proceedings are available]]> https://tdl.org/?p=7334 2014-10-14T20:44:35Z 2014-10-14T20:44:35Z Read more ›]]> DC-2014 logoThe DC-2014 Conference Committee and host, the Texas Digital Library, are please to announce that the proceedings for the International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications are now freely available online at http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2014/schedConf/presentations including Full Papers, Project Reports, Posters and Best Practice Posters and Demonstrations.  The proceeding are published in full text, and, for posters, include both the extended abstracts and poster images.

The Texas Digital Library served as local host for the 2014 conference, which was held October 8-11 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The theme for this year’s conference was “Metadata Intersections: Bridging the Archipelago of Cultural Memory.”

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