A Practice of Web-Based Sustainable Preservation Risk Management System for Digital Libraries in China

While many research projects in the world have been addressing challenges posed by digital preservation, digital libraries in China have their own native problems that have never been addressed before. Similar problems may occur in other countries, and their memory institutions may be less prepared to handle them. This poster analyses the requirements and challenges of digital libraries in China and describes an integrated and flexible digital preservation system -- AOMS.

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Digital libraries have not been fully used yet in China. This situation is related to digital library usability. Some research and analysis on system usability evaluation for digital libraries in China was conducted. This paper firstly introduced evaluation method and process. Then system usability evaluation criteria of digital library (DL) were proposed. Four different types of digital libraries were selected and evaluated. Some typical examples of usability issues about these digital libraries were analyzed. Finally the usability strengths and weaknesses of digital libraries in China were summarized and discussed.

The ever-extending bookshelves of the China Digital Library make searching for information much easier - it is just a few clicks of the mouse away. As China's key information infrastructure construction project, the digital library has been listed as a key project in China's 10th Five-year Plan. China began its digital library development in the mid-1990s with a series of studies and pilot projects. Beginning in 2000, a number of national-level digital library projects were approved some universities, colleges and industries have begun implementing their digital libraries. Due to the geographical, cultural and economic differences of these agencies, the development of digital library in China is unbalanced. Keywords—Digital Library; Unbalance; Free distribution

PurposeFashion supply chain (FSC) research has identified two important issues of sustainability management and risk management. However, investigation of these issues is relatively sparse and has primarily been independent with little combinatory research, despite their important interrelationships. The purpose of this paper is to address that gap by critically reviewing extant literature to synthesise important sustainability risk issues in FSCs and proposing an empirical research agenda.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses a structured literature review approach and Denyer and Tranfield’s (2009) context, intervention, mechanisms and outcome (CIMO) criteria for critical analysis to enable the development of future empirical research areas.FindingsWhile sustainability and risk are discussed independently in the supply chain literature, combinatory discussions are very limited, despite the interdependence of these concepts. There is little substantial research on sustainability risk in global FSCs and therefore, an empirical research agenda is proposed with the four research directions to address the gap and take forward the notion of supply chain sustainability risk management in FSCs: definition; organisation and management; influence on performance; and development of a conceptual framework.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper provides a critical literature review and thus lacks empirical study.Practical implicationsThis paper highlights important issues in sustainability risk management for FSCs and presents an agenda for future empirical research.Originality/valueThis paper contributes by providing a combinatory synthesis of sustainability and risk management in FSC literature and an agenda for future empirical research.

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to provide an overview of Chinese digital library (DL) projects via the corresponding web sites, It also seeks to illustrate the current situation of DLs in China by offering insights into the digitization of resources, technologies and services.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was designed on the basis of the definition and features of digital libraries, together with the relevant library homepages and services. Overall, ten comprehensive universities and their library web sites, five public libraries and one science library were selected for comparison and analysis focusing on the content set‐up, digital resources, navigation systems, mainstream modes, home‐grown databases construction, user instruction training programs etc. Other issues including the virtual reference, service (VRS), academic information resource portal and integrated searching system or platform, personalized service, logon and authentication are also discussed.FindingsAll the selected libraries are operational digital libraries or prototypes. The electronic or digital resources are made up of two parts and the mainstream modes are service‐oriented. Most have their own library information portals and provided integrated searching. However, there are some defects in term unification on some home pages, unified retrieval platform selection among various databases, and navigation system construction.Practical implicationsThis paper presents a perspective of how DLs in China have been developing in the past few years. It also indicates the existing problems and difficulties and suggests the practical ways to optimize the application, standards, laws and rules, personal information environment, logon and authentication based on encryption. In addition, Open Access resources' utilization, conflict between copyright protection and resources sharing, and user interface customizing are addressed.Originality/valueThis paper describes the general status of Chinese digital library construction. It provides relevance for researchers and the public in China as well as other countries on the DL construction experiences, efforts and achievements. It also highlights the importance and value of sharing experience in DL construction.

This paper presents an overview of research and development on digital libraries in China since 2002, introduces two completed digital library projects, and analyzes existing problems and countermeasures in Chinese digital library construction.KeywordsIntellectual PropertyDigital LibraryDigital WatermarkAcademic LibraryResource ConstructionThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.

We introduce the research of document digitization technology and its applications for constructing digital libraries in China. We focus on two major objectives of document digitization technologies: performance and efficiency. Taking the most representative TH-OCR product as an example, the up-to-date research achievements on both kernel OCR technologies and peripheral technologies in China are presented. The kernel technologies include high performance multilingual (Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English) text recognition, layout analysis, understanding and reconstruction; the peripheral technologies include the network document digitization workflow and intelligent proofreading, which greatly improve the efficiency. The applications of TH-OCR has two types of final output digital documents, one is the reconstructed electronic document with full text and layout information of the original paper-based document, the other is the multilevel document with OCR output text layer under the image layer. Numerous applications indicate that current technologies can greatly facilitate the mass-volume digitization labour in building digital library infrastructure.

This paper presents an overview on research and development of digital libraries in China, introduces three digital library prototypes being built, and analyses problems and countermeasures of Chinese digital libraries construction.

Wiki, as a new collaboration platform, provides an appropriate way for information services of digital library. This paper analyzes the features of Wiki-based integrated information services of digital library, and makes a brief introduction to its application to the development of digital libraries in China and abroad. It also points out that Wiki has played an important role in improving the work patterns in Chinese libraries, enriching Chinese library resources, and enhancing the service level of Chinese libraries. Finally, problems which should be taken into consideration in the application of Wiki to the digital libraries in China are summarized.

Purpose This research seeks to systematically review studies on risk management (RM) in the construction industry, tracing its evolution from traditional approaches focused on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation to modern approaches that prioritize sustainability, resilience, and adaptability. It aims to develop a clear definition of sustainable risk management (SRM) and propose a framework for its implementation to ensure cost-efficient, resilient, and flexible operations. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review, guided by the PRISMA framework, analyzed 79 peer-reviewed articles (2014–2024) from Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Wiley, and other databases. Thematic grouping was used to categorize key SRM components, identifying emerging trends, gaps, and challenges in its adoption. Findings The study identifies key SRM pillars and attributes, demonstrating how SRM enhances the sustainability and resilience of RM practices. The proposed framework provides a structured approach to integrating SRM principles into construction operations, addressing implementation barriers such as regulatory misalignment, industry resistance, and technological integration. The findings also highlight the broader impact of SRM on shaping proactive and future-proof RM strategies. Practical implications Construction firms and policymakers can benefit from the findings of this study by understanding the key pillars, attributes, and challenges of SRM. The proposed framework provides practical guidance for firms to evaluate and improve their current RM practices, particularly in addressing complex industry challenges and enhancing resilience and sustainability. Policymakers can use these insights to align regulations with SRM principles, supporting RM processes that are both effective and future-proof. Additionally, the study equips industry professionals with tools to enhance adaptability and long-term RM effectiveness. Originality/value As one of the first comprehensive reviews of SRM in the construction industry, this study consolidates key insights and provides a structured framework for both researchers and practitioners. It advances discussions on integrating sustainability within RM and highlights the need for empirical validation, particularly in assessing the role of digital transformation in SRM. By bridging theoretical gaps and practical applications, this research establishes a foundation for future studies on sustainable and technology-driven RM strategies.

Purpose This study aims to examine the factors influencing the adoption intention of information service mashup in digital library (DL). The study is an empirical study on DLs in China. Design/methodology/approach This paper employs the theory of information service mashup as its theoretical background and applies it to the field of DL to develop the measurement model which is based on technology acceptance model (TAM). A structured questionnaire was developed including the demographic information, the advantages of information service mashup in DL and the Likert evaluation of each construct. As a result, of 303 questionnaires distributed among DL users, 281 were remained as acceptable answers. The data were processed and analyzed with the aid of the SPSS 20.0 and SmartPLS 2.0. Findings The results show that beyond perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, both perceived integration and perceived risk have direct impacts on user’s intention to adopt information service mashup in DL. Perceived integration has the dramatic positive effects, while perceived risk negatively correlates to adoption intention. Moreover, perceived integration and individualization have positive impacts on perceived ease of use, while network externality positively influences perceived usefulness. Originality/value Information service mashup is still a relatively new technology in DL. There were few theoretical and empirical studies that examine the user adoption behaviour of the service. This study contributes to existing information service mashup application studies by modifying and extending TAM. The results would help the DL gain a deeper understanding of the factors affecting DL user adoption of information service mashup.

Information Resource, Interface, and Tasks as User Interaction Components for Digital Library Evaluation

The construction of digital library systems and digital library resource databases by utilizing advanced information technologies has become not only a tremendous challenge but also an important opportunity to information enterprises and large-scale information resources collection centers such as national libraries in various countries. Over 20 countries and regions worldwide are actively involved in building digital libraries. China is no exception. Supported by the State Council and Ministry of Culture, China’s digital library project is underway in earnest. This paper aims to present an overview of current research and development of the digital library in China. It will discuss in particular the preparation work and construction of the digital library resource databases and analyze critical problems needed to be solved in the construction of China’s digital libraries.

Continuous globalization and requirements for sustainable products increases the risks for companies for reputation damages through sustainability violations in their supplier networks. Therefore effective management of sustainability risks is essential for companies. This paper aims at identifying factors that enable companies to implement an effective risk management system with regard to social, environmental and economic risks of their supply chain. A model is elaborated that represents the internal enablers that promote the development of an effective sustainability risk management system within the supplier network. Afterwards this model has been operationalized and validated by using semi-structured interviews with experts from one enterprise. It was determined that besides supply chain complexity the support of the top management is decisive for initiating and establishing necessary processes as well as for the provision of the necessary resources which in turn enables implementing an effective risk management system regarding sustainability risks from the supply chain.