Library Building Research Articles

Konsep pengembangan gallery, library, archive, dan museum (GLAM) Keanekaragaman Hayati di kawasan Cibinong Science Center

Background. Gallery, Library, Archive, and Museum (GLAM) for biodiversity is a documentation center for research institutions on biodiversity as a means of transferring information and knowledge to the public. The functions of education, research, preservation, information, and recreation can be obtained from GLAM. The goal of this study is to inform the potential and form of GLAM innovation in the Cibinong area so that it can become a National Documentation Center for Biodiversity.Methods. The research method uses the observation method by looking at facts in the field and literature studies to support this research.Results and discussion. This study describes the Cibinong Science Center area has five libraries of various disciplines. Regarding biodiversity, the Cibinong area has a biology library with a collection of more than 10,000 books. In the zoology building, there is an animal biodiversity gallery located under the library building. In addition, the Research Center for Biology has a collection of animal specimens in the zoology building, a collection of herbarium specimens at the Botanical Building and the InaCC Building (Indonesian Culture Collection) to store microorganisms.Conclusions. The concept of developing GLAM for Biodiversity in Cibinong Science Center can be applied. Collaboration with other documentary unit manager such archivist and specimen curators must be carried out in order to create GLAM for Biodiversity. The concept of innovation in the development of GLAM is to integrate it in one building and management.

Sensitive and Low-Bias Transcriptome Sequencing Using Agarose PCR.

Transcriptome sequencing has emerged as an important research tool for exploring the mysteries of life at the single-cell level. However, its wide application is limited by the bias associated with the amplification reactions which is essential for library building of trace RNA. In this study, low-melting-point agarose was added to the amplification reactions to take advantage of its molecular crowding effect and polymer cross-linked structure to improve the sensitivity of the reactions and reduce bias. To further evaluate the performance of the method, it was applied to transcriptome sequencing of microregion samples from brain tissue sections of mice with Parkinson's disease at the single cell level. The results showed that agarose PCR had better performance than in-tube PCR. Further application of agarose PCR to transcriptome library sequencing could obtain data closer to that of unamplified. With the addition of low melting point agarose, the sensitivity of the amplification reaction was significantly increased, while homogeneity was increased by approximately 2-fold. Not only that, but this work also provides 11% sensitivity improvement for spatial transcriptomic study on Parkinson's disease-associated gene detection. The agarose PCR provides a new tool for efficient and homogeneous amplification of trace samples and can be widely used for spatial transcriptome library sequencing and studies.

History and Evolution of Marston Science Library

A review of the history of Marston Science Library's building.

A high-fidelity building performance simulation test bed for the development and evaluation of advanced controls

We present an open-source building performance simulation test bed, the Advanced Controls Test Bed (ACTB), that interfaces high-fidelity Spawn of EnergyPlus building models, with advanced controllers implemented in Python. The ACTB leverages the Building Optimization Testing and Alfalfa platforms for managing simulations, providing an external clock, a representational state transfer (REST) application programming interface (API), and key performance indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies. The REST API allows the development of external controllers programmed in languages such as Python, which provides flexibility and a rich choice of scientific libraries for designing control sequences. We present three test cases based on the U.S. Department of Energy's Reference Small Office Building to demonstrate the ACTB's capabilities: (a) rule-based controls compliant with ASHRAE Guideline 36 control sequences; (b) an economic model predictive control implemented using do-mpc; and (c) a deep Q-network reinforcement learning agent implemented using OpenAI Gym. Abbreviations: ACTB: Advanced Controller Test Bed; AHU: Air Handling Unit; AI:Artificial Intelligence; API: Application Programming Interface; BEM: Building EnergyModeling; BSS: Best Subset Selection; DOE: Department of Energy; DQN: Deep-QNetwork; EKF: Extended Kalman Filter; FMI: Functional Mock-up Interface; FMU:Functional Mock-up Unit; FSS: Forward Stepwise Selection; HVAC: Heating; Ventilationand Air Conditioning; KPI: Key Performance Indicator; LTI: Linear Time-Invariant; MBL: Modelica Buildings Library; MHE: Moving Horizon Estimator; MPC: ModelPredictive Control; N4SID: Numerical Subspace State-Space System Identification; REST: Representational State Transfer; RL: Reinforcement Learning; ROM: Reducedorder model

Marketing a library in a hockey rink: lessons in embracing change

In 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Libraries temporarily relocated to a hockey rink while the campus library building underwent two years of extensive renovation and construction. Faced with a daunting move and upset patrons in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, RIT Libraries embraced the unexpected with creativity and humor. RIT Libraries gained buy-in and converted critics into fans by developing an integrated campaign as unconventional as their new home and engaging staff and campus partners throughout.

Prediction of Indoor Environmental Quality Using a Regression Model for Educational Buildings in Hot Arid Climate: A Case Study in the Al-Najaf Technical Institute – Iraq

In hot climates, achieving a good indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in existing buildings is important especially with climate change challenges as future heat waves will increase in frequency, duration, and intensity. In educational buildings, there is much more focus on the IEQ parameters and the interactions among them that need to be in line with the continuously changing learning environment. This study assesses the IEQ parameters (represented by noise, temperature and humidity) at three selected campus areas (lecture rooms of an administrative department building (LR), main hall of a management department building (MH) and a central library building (CL)) at the Al-Najaf Technical Institute (NTI), Al-Najaf City, Iraq, for the period from May to December 2019. A statistical analysis using a multi-linear regression model was performed to determine the relationship between the selected IEQ parameters and explain the noise level behavior as a function of the temperature and relative humidity. The research indicated that the noise levels and temperature values exceeded the maximum standard limits in all buildings reflecting the displeasing sound and heating quality within the studied areas, while the readings for relative humidity within each building environment complied with standards. Moreover, for both LR and MH buildings (R2 ≥ 0.8, significance F ≤ 0.01), the noise values were satisfactorily modeled by temperature and relative humidity highlighting the interactions between temperature, humidity and noise under consistent conditions. However, the results for the CL building (R2 = 0.6, significance F = 0.1) showed no relationship between the IEQ parameters, highlighting the fact that this building is exposed to unsteady conditions (an irregular number of people using this building during the daytime) resulting in a high variation of data measurements. The current results demonstrate that detailed modeling can be helpful to predict IEQ parameters depending on other known parameters in buildings. The results of the predictive model aligned with the directly measured data. Therefore, its performance is equally effective, but with a significant reduction in cost and time consumed.

The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Public Libraries in the UK: Findings from a National Study

ABSTRACT This paper explores how public libraries in the United Kingdom were impacted by the lockdowns imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freedom of Information requests were made to all UK public library services. The data received indicated that almost 65% of UK library services saw a reduction in physical loans of between 70% and 90% of pre-pandemic borrowing levels. The cumulative data also revealed that almost 120 million books that were issued in pre-pandemic years were not issued in the 2020/21 lockdown period. Meanwhile, 47% of library services saw their e-loan provision rise between 100% and 200% on pre-pandemic levels, although these numbers rose from a low base and were comparatively small when measured against physical loan losses. The data also highlighted that active membership of the public library services (members who had borrowed an item in the previous year) dropped to 40% of pre-pandemic levels across the UK. The evidence highlights that while e-loan provision rose significantly while physical library services were largely unavailable, this rise was from a very low base, and this rise in digital usage did not come close to mitigating the drop in physical borrowing that occurred across the UK. The findings of the paper suggest that even when the public had no choice but to move to digital, they did so in limited numbers when compared to usage of physical library buildings and collections.

Polymer dispersed liquid crystal retrofitted smart switchable glazing: Energy saving, diurnal illumination, and CO2 mitigation prospective

Smart switchable glazing provides better thermal control and daylighting performance in building compared to conventional glazing. The polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLC) glazing can switch translucent to transparent when an active electric field is applied. Solar and visible light properties were measured experimentally for four different colored PDLC film glazing (pink, yellow, blue, and white) in transparent (on) and translucent states (off). The PDLC glazing unsteady-state thermal transmittance (U-value) and solar heat gain coefficient (g-value) were computed to analyze heat gain/loss through glazing. The measured solar optical properties were used to compute the solar heat gains and cost savings when existing glazing in a library building was replaced with different PDLC glazing systems. The PDLC glazing has shown substantial reductions in building cooling loads which correspond to cooling cost savings. Different colored PDLC glazing systems (on/off-states) were studied for cooling cost savings to replace tinted bronze glazing (TBG) in an existing building in a cooling-dominant climate. In on-state, white PDLC glazing (PDLCW-on) had concluded the highest mean air-conditioning cost savings (5.76 $/m2) and total air-conditioning cost savings of 8286.6 $ with the lowest payback time of 8.92 years (on-state) compared to other studied PDLC glazing in on-state mode. PDLC glazing systems have also shown substantial mitigations in CO2 emissions. The white PDLCs in on-state (PDLCW-on) had reported the highest CO2 savings of 101.5 tCO2/year among all PDLC glazing studied in on-state mode. Daylighting analysis was performed to know the daylight accession and distribution inside the building interiors with Design-Builder (V 6.1.8.021). The average daylight factor (DF) metric of PDLC glazing was well above the minimum recommended level for library interiors as per Indian codes. The color rendering properties of PDLC glazing systems were also investigated for interior visual acceptability.

Using suma counting software to assess usage throughout an academic library renovation

Data from assessment of library building use can aid in making important decisions, such as where a renovation would be most impactful, in addition to the actual impact of those types of renovations. This article examines space usage data collected at Valdosta State University’s Odum Library from 2017 to 2021. Renovations in two key areas occurred during that time. Patron counts were conducted using the Suma Space Usage software that was initially developed at North Carolina State University. Initial examination of this data shows a marked increase in use in areas where renovation occurred and a modest increase in overall library usage, after the renovation ended. Full and expected collection of data was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Modular Synthesis of Teraryl-Based α-Helix Mimetics, Part 5: A Complete Set of Pyridine Boronic Acid Pinacol Esters Featuring Side Chains of Proteinogenic Amino Acids.

Teraryl‐based α‐helix mimetics have proven to be useful compounds for the inhibition of protein‐protein interactions (PPI). We have developed a modular and flexible approach for the synthesis of teraryl‐based α‐helix mimetics using pyridine containing boronic acid building blocks to increase the water solubility. Following our initial publication in which we have introduced the methodology in combination with sequential Pd‐catalyzed cross‐coupling for teraryl assembly, we can now report a complete set of pyridine based boronic acid building blocks decorated with side chains of all proteinogenic amino acids relevant for PPI (Ala, Arg, Asn, Asp, Cys, Gln, Glu, His, Ile, Leu, Lys, Met, Phe, Ser, Thr, Trp, Tyr, Val) to complement the core fragment set. For a representative set of teraryls we have studied the influence of the pyridine rings on the solubility of the assembled oligoarenes.

Meso-π-Extended/Deficient BODIPYs and Low-Band-Gap Donor–Acceptor Copolymers for Organic Optoelectronics

The realization of π-deficient acceptors and their donor–acceptor copolymers has become a key research focus for the realization of versatile organic optoelectronic materials and devices. Herein, we demonstrate the theoretical design, synthesis, and physicochemical/optoelectronic characterization of two meso-π-extended/deficient BODIPY building blocks (2OD–T2BDY and 2OD–TTzBDY) and a library of donor–acceptor copolymers with low band gap (Eg = 1.30–1.35 eV) based on these building blocks. These building blocks, to the best of our knowledge, are the first examples of BODIPYs with meso-π-extension. A library of BODIPY building blocks with varied meso units/substituents is studied to reveal the meso effects on the semiconducting BODIPY’s optoelectronic properties. The building blocks showed favorable π-acceptor electronic/structural properties with meso-π-delocalized and stabilized LUMOs (ca. −3.6 eV) and large ground-state dipole moments of 4.9–5.5 D. Consistent with the theoretical/experimental π-electronic structures, all copolymers functioned as p-type semiconductors in field-effect transistors and as donor materials in the bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics. Power conversion efficiencies of up to 4.4% with a short-circuit current of 12.07 mA cm–2 were achieved. This study demonstrates a unique meso-π-extension strategy to realize BODIPYs with favorable π-acceptor properties, and our findings could open up future materials design avenues in various organic optoelectronic applications.

Content management system for creating library websites

The library's website is seen as a communication tool, helping to create and publish information regarding its activities and services. Creating and maintaining an interactive library website requires technical knowledge, money, and time. And keeping the library website in the traditional way creates problems even for library staff with little technical skills. Content management systems (CMS) are computer software systems to organize, view and facilitate the creation of collaborative content. They consist of predefined modules and functions for managing and organizing website content. Using the content management system, library professionals can create and update the website's focus on content and don't have to worry about the layout. This document verifies the scope of the content management system for the library building website.

Organization, Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials: A Case Study of Lagos State University Library, Ojo-Lagos

Basically, since the main purpose of every library is to collect, organize, preserve, conserve and provide knowledge and information materials available to users, hence the researchers decides to examined and understudy the trends in collection development department and how information resources are preserved in Lagos State University Library, Ojo-Lagos. This study revealed that the collection development in library helps in conserving information resources in order to reflect the library mission which is collect, organize, preserve, conserve. Also, this study recommended that policies in collection development should be given serious consideration in the building library collections. Therefore, there is need for tertiary institutions especially Lagos State University to provide adequate funding for resources and maintain a good and up-to-date maintenance ethics for better preservation and conservation of the information resources.

Modelica-based modeling and simulation of district cooling systems: A case study

While equation-based object-oriented modeling language Modelica can evaluate practical energy improvements for district cooling systems, few have adopted Modelica for this type of large-scale thermo-fluid system. Further, to our best knowledge, district cooling modeling studies have yet to include hydraulics in piping networks alongside plant models featuring realistic mechanical systems and controls. These are critical details to include when looking to make energy and control improvements in many physical system installations. To fill these gaps, this study released new open-source district cooling models at the Modelica Buildings Library and leveraged these models for a real-world case study at the University of Colorado Boulder. The site includes six buildings connected to a central chiller plant featuring a waterside economizer. Several energy saving strategies are pursued based on the validated model, including control setpoint optimization, equipment modification, and pump setpoint adjustments. Results indicate that a combination of the studied measures can save the campus annually 84.6 MWh of energy, 8.9% of electricity costs, 58.0 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, while the waterside economizer cuts down chillers’ run times by 201 days/year, reducing maintenance costs and extending chiller life.

PENERAPAN SNP KABUPATEN/KOTA TAHUN 2017 PADA SARANA PRASARANA DINAS KEARSIPAN DAN PERPUSTAKAAN KUBU RAYA

AbstractThis study discusses then application of the 2017 Regency/Municipal SNP the Archives and Libraries Office of Kubu Raya. The method used is qualitative research, data collection techniques in the form of direct observation, documentation, and interviews. There are 4 informants who have special abilities in the field of libraries. The results showed that the location of the Archives and Library Office of Kubu Raya Regency was in a location that was not strategic and had no direction, and was behind the Education Office and Health Office so it was difficult to see. The area of the Kubu Raya Regency Library is not adequate because it is not in accordance with the National Library Standards. In the Regulation of the Head of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia Number 8 of 2017 concerning National Standards for Regency/City Libraries for infrastructure, a minimum building area of 0.0082 per capita is calculated, which if calculated the library building area is 4,635 m2 per capita. Meanwhile, the building area of the Office of Archives and Library of Kubu Raya Regency is 8 x 24 m2 . Constraints experienced by the Kubu Raya Regency Library are library building and budget problems.Keywords: Facilities and Infrastructure, National Standards of Libraries, Public Libraries.

Mobile Libraries and Digital Inclusion: A Study from Aotearoa New Zealand

ABSTRACT Mobile libraries serve communities in a range of ways throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally but their contribution to supporting digital inclusion in non-urban areas has not been explored in depth. This paper presents data from an exploratory research project focused on how mobile libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand extend digital services to those who cannot access public library buildings services conveniently. The findings show that the mobile librarians provide a range of digital inclusion services, predominantly access to technologies and skills development and, by so doing, contribute positively to digital inclusion in non-urban areas of Aotearoa New Zealand.

A theoretical perspective of public library physical spaces in a digital environment

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the virtual space of the library and how it is part of the library building and many spaces offered. It inspects as well the work of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ section related to library buildings and equipment libraries can play if they are able to provide remote users education, which can help in fighting illiteracy and promote digital literacy.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a structuralist approach from linguistics, sociology and anthropology to decorticate the concept of space. It favoured the literature review method, which was the most adequate approach for multidisciplinary results.FindingsThe study results indicate that the library virtual space became equally important as its physical spaces for our modern world and development. The significance of the virtual spaces is similar nowadays to the physical spaces of libraries as they allow for social integration and self-recognition.Originality/valueThe value of this study is uniquely exhaustive, as it highlights the value and significance of the library virtual space in the contemporary world, in comparison with the library physical spaces.

Effect of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization on balance and trunk function in people with multiple sclerosis: protocol for a randomized control trial

BackgroundMultiple sclerosis is a chronic and disabling neurological disease among young people. One of the major complaints in patients with multiple sclerosis (PWMS) is falling. There are a number of factors that risk factors for falling, including balance disorder and spasticity. Core stability (CS) exercises such as trunk muscle strengthening exercises can improve balance and mobility and reduce falling. Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) exercise is a new functional rehabilitation strategy that optimizes motor function based on the principles of developmental kinesiology. This trial will evaluate the effectiveness of DNS in comparison to CS on balance, spasticity, and falling in PWMS.MethodsA total of 64 PWMS, between 30 and 50 years old and expanded disability status scale (EDSS) between 2 to 5, will be recruited from neurophysiotherapy clinic, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences to participate in this 2-armed parallel study. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups to receive CS exercise or DNS exercise. All participants will receive exercise treatment for 15 sessions during a period of 5 weeks (3 sessions per week). Primary outcome measures will be balance. Falling rate, fear of falling, patient mobility, as well as spasticity, will be measured as secondary outcomes. All outcome measures will be measured at baseline, the day after the completion of the 15th session, and after 17 weeks.DiscussionDynamic neurostabilization exercises utilize the subconscious stimulation of special zones to reflexively mediate the diaphragm and other core stabilization muscles, which is extremely effective for individuals with reduced somatosensory or movement awareness. Findings from the proposed study are expected to benefit the knowledge base of the physiotherapist, and it can be a good alternative for the rehabilitation program and even reduce medication use in patients with multiple sclerosis. These exercises are easy to understand and applicable for these patients and their partners as well.Trial registrationThe trial was registered in the Iran registry organization with code IRCT20140222016680N5 and was approved on April 7th, 2020. Address: IRCT administration team, Central Library Building, Iran University Campus, Hemmat Freeway, next to Milad tower, Tehran, Iran. postal code:14496-14535.

Changes in the Field of Library and Information Science from Ancient Time to the Present Time: A Study

If we throw light on the history of the libraries in India, and then one main fact comes to light that the history of the libraries in India is a thousand of years old. The development of libraries in India can be divided in to Ancient Period, Middle Period, Mughal Period and Modern Period. Libraries existed those days when education was concentrated in Gurukul. Those days Guru was like a moving Library and they had unlimited store of knowledge. Over time, writing and ink began to be used and texts were also produced. In ancient times, handwritten texts were wrapped in cloth and leaf blisters because the art of printing was not invented at that time, But with the time the art of printing was invented and texts started to be printed and libraries came in to existence. The demolition of ancient cities which have been obtained by excavation is a proof that libraries existed in ancient times as well. Nalanda University established in ancient time had a three story Library Building called Ratnodadhi, Ratnasagar and Ratnaranjak. Similarly, temples and monasteries also had their own libraries which used to support religious and educational institutions. Father of Library Science Dr. S.R.Ranganathan who was presented the five laws of Library Science, his untiring efforts resulted in unlimited growth/development in the field of Library Science and the Library received a new direction and helped to give scientific form to the Library Service.

SAMBAS INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC CENTER

Islam developed rapidly in Sambas Regency during the era of the Sambas Sultanate of Sultan Muhammad Syafiuddin II (1688-1922) and was nicknamed "The Veranda of Mecca". The strategic position of Sambas Regency on the border with Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam and close to Southeast Asian countries has the opportunity to establish an international standard forum. One of these forums is in the form of an Islamic Center carrying an international standard to continue to foster the spirit and Islamic values based on the Qur'an and As-Sunnah in Sambas Regency in this modern era. The Islamic Center is a forum that accommodates various activities of fostering and developing muslim communities based on Islamic teachings such as worship, muamalah, science, da'wah, information centers, and Islamic symbols, as well as community empowerment centered in one area. The method used in this design is the five-step method by McGinty (1979) which includes initiation, preparation, proposal submission, evaluation, and action. This design consists of the main, supporting, and supporting functions. The main functions are worship, islamic information center, islamic religious education, social, commercial, and services. Support functions include sports and lodging and support functions include management and service functions. The result of this design is the formation of a Sambas International Islamic Center area with multi-mass buildings including mosques, self-service commercial buildings, workshops and islamic banks, library and social buildings, multi-purpose buildings, male and female education buildings, management buildings, sports buildings, and a male and female dormitory building.