LSU Libraries is proud to have been a part of the Collections as Data: Part to Whole cohort, which “aims to foster the development of broadly viable models that support implementation and use of collections as data.”
Our project, LDL as Data, resulted in multiple deliverables developed in conversation with LDL administrators and users, including:
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Two sample collections as data meant to showcase possible uses of the LDL collections as data
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An online speaker series focusing on multiple aspects of creating and using ethically-grounded digital collections (October 2020 to February 2021)
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An LDL as Data Fellowship Program to further develop a community of users and to share digital projects and presentations
All deliverables are intended to guide and inspire researchers, educators, students, administrators, and other users to think deeply about and use LDL collections as data. Do feel free to reach out to Leah Powell Duncan at lpowe17@lsu.edu if you have questions about any of these items.
Background Reading:
We hope to cultivate a shared vocabulary around major themes of the project, including 'Collections as Data' and 'Collection Use and Reuse'. To that end, we're sharing some background reading.
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"The Santa Barbara Statement on Collections as Data" (https://collectionsasdata.github.io/statement/):
Drafted by the Collections as Data project team, this provides 10 principles for cultural heritage institutions considering the benefits of collections as data, as well as the values that should guide the development of computational collections. -
"Surveying the Landscape: Use and Usability Assessment of Digital Libraries," notably the "Exec Study" and "Content Reuse" sections (https://osf.io/uc8b3/):
This white paper provides an analysis of existing literature on how to measure and present the impact of a digital library, focusing on the usability of digital libraries, their return on investment, and the reuse of digital content. -
"More Than a Pretty Interface: The Louisiana Digtial Library as Data Hub," S.L. Ziegler and Cara Key (journal.acrlla.org/index.php/codex/article/view/155/317)