Traditional Library Research Articles

Application of FCM Clustering Algorithm in Digital Library Management System

Traditional library systems are gradually being replaced by digital libraries. Digital libraries are developing from simple database-based storage and retrieval to knowledge-based implementation. The fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering algorithm is an example of data collection and data processing technology. It evaluates and draws conclusions based on mathematics, large data, and other technologies. In order to better improve the digital library management system, this paper applied FCM clustering algorithm to the digital library management system. Based on the in-depth study of the FCM clustering algorithm, this paper built a digital library management system. The clustering algorithm was used to cluster library borrowing records and reader information. It provided technical support and suggestions on library collection construction and book purchase and promoted book management to form a good spitting cycle. The experimental results extracted during the evaluation phase demonstrated that the overall error rate of the suggested FCM clustering algorithm for information clustering is 3.66%, which is better than the existing comparative models. This shows that applying the FCM clustering algorithm to a digital library management system has some practical significance.

Knowledge Organization Approach in Online Public Access Catalogues (OPAC) for Search and Navigation

Effective organization, discovery, and retrieval of resources have always been essential functions for any library. Libraries have implemented various new information systems along with traditional library systems such as federated search, webscale discovery, next-generation catalogue, etc. Faceted navigation, known as faceted search, faceted browsing, or guided navigation, has been applied in many e-commerce sites and dominates features in the interaction paradigm. Faceted approach to knowledge organization in searching and navigation features in the online catalogue supports users in finding the information needed in the most effective and efficient manner. This paper discusses faceted searching and navigation application in library Online Public Access Catalogues (OPAC).

Representasi Perpustakaan pada Video Musik The Story of Us

This study is a semiotic analysis of library representation in the music video of a song. The study aims to analyze the representation of the library in music videos. Data collection techniques through observation and literature study. Analysis with Ferdinand De Saussure's semiotic theory approach. The results of this study show that the representation of the library in the music video of The Story of Us is a traditional library, namely an ancient building with a European architectural style. Facilities and infrastructure such as tables, chairs, and bookshelves made of wood and thick books. There are no library facilities that use the latest technology seen. Libraries are also represented as a place for dating users. The representation of the librarian in this music video is a librarian who is depicted with rigid and unfashionable stereotypes.

Generic Modal Design Variables for Efficient Aerodynamic Optimization

Orthogonal modes are an effective method for aerodynamic shape optimization due to their excellent design space compactness; however, all existing methods are generated from a database of representative geometry. Moreover, application to high-fidelity design spaces is not possible because high-frequency shape components are insufficiently bounded, leading to nonsmooth and oscillatory geometries. In this work, a new generic methodology for generating orthogonal shape modes is presented based on a purely geometric derivation, eliminating the need for geometric training data. The new method is a further development of the gradient-limiting method developed previously for constraining the design space in a geometrically meaningful way to reduce the effective degrees of freedom and improve optimization convergence rate and final result. Here, the gradient-limiting methodology is reformulated by transforming the constraints directly onto design variables to produce orthogonal shape modes with equivalent constraints for ensuring smooth and valid iterates. The new generic methodology requires no training data, can be applied to arbitrary topologies using different boundary conditions, and naturally includes translational modes as part of the orthogonal basis. When applied to two standard aerodynamic test cases, the new method has superior performance compared to library-derived modes. Importantly, the optimization convergence rate is independent of the number of design variables, and the optimized objective at high design fidelities is greatly improved by avoiding local minima corresponding to spurious geometries. A nonstandard test case is demonstrated, for which traditional library modes are not useable due to nontrivial topology, and it is shown to benefit from the high-fidelity design space and translational mode made possible with the novel methodology.

Exploring the Integration of Lisp into a Modern Reinforcement Learning Project Through the Use of Hy

This paper explores the usage of Lisp in a small modern Reinforcement Learning (RL) project. The Lisp dialect, Hy programming language, is used to incorporate the traditional libraries and packages in up-to-date workflows. This project is centered around the usage of NetHack for RL. The MiniHack sandbox framework and NetHack Learning Environment (NLE) are used to create custom training/testing environments and tasks. The MiniHack sandbox framework creates a simple level editor and creation interface for use in the training and evaluation process of the agent. NLE is chosen as the working environment. For the agent model, this project adopts Torchbeast’s PolyBeast, a PyTorch implementation of the IMPALA architecture. The usage of Hy within this project is forefront, and so it is implemented as much as possible to accomplish the tasks.

Controlled digital lending: Past emergency implementation led to future exploration

The fundamental mission of the library is to provide users with unrestricted access to library resources anytime, anywhere regardless of their physical location, disability, or other circumstances. Library Access Service departments across the nation have been an innovation engine of creativity and opportunity for many decades. The global epidemiology outbreak experience illuminates areas for potential reforming beyond traditional library services. Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) is one of the emerging modern technologies libraries have used to deliver information digitally in support of online learning and teaching, to make educational materials more affordable and more accessible during the global health crisis. CDL opens a new frontier of library services, as a mechanism for the library practice to enhance user’s experience of using libraries’ services. By exploring this tool, libraries can distribute resources in an effective and equitable way. This paper shares the journey of piloting a CDL program at a large R1 institution to ensure students have reliable, affordable access to course materials they need during the pandemic. The paper demonstrates the development of the CDL platforms, policies, and implementation plans and further discusses challenges and lessons learned and how the library community plans to sustain the program into future library services.

Challenges of E-Library Services in Tertiary Institutions of Ebonyi State –Nigeria

E-libraries is also known and referred by various authors as either Virtual libraries or Digital libraries. Our society is currently witnessing a quick and continues transformation powered by ICT revolution which has find its way in all other field of human endeavors. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming an integral part of education in all parts of the globe. Nigeria which Ebonyi is one among the 36 states is not left behind as ICT gradually finds its way into her educational systems regardless of persistent restrictions caused by our low economic status, the increasing numbers of E-libraries even in the young state like Ebonyi stands so encouraging. The advancement of E-libraries has ensured the emergence of global networked environment that has dramatically changed the face and operation of the old traditional libraries’ functions, services including their storage and delivery systems.This paper after reviewing related literature works concerning libraries and its advantages,highlighted several challenges of E-library services in Tertiary institutions in Ebonyi state.Finally,it concludes that if E-libraries in tertiary institutions in the state are to survive, drastic and progressive action needs to be taken by Governments and sponsoring bodies to overcome some of the mentioned challenges. Keywords: E-Library,Challenges,Tertiary Institutions,Ebonyi State,Nigeria DOI: 10.7176/CEIS/13-5-01 Publication date: October 31 st 2022

LIBRARY AS A HUB: CHANGING ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY

The importance of learning is rising in the sphere of knowledge. The beginning of human learning occurs at birth. In the past, books served as the main educational, administrative, and industrial resource. A library is a location that has a sizable book collection. It can therefore be used as a main source of education. But as time goes on, the use of libraries declines due to the development of computers and the internet. Customers only need to perform one search on the internet to find the information they want. Furthermore, geographical distance is removed. It was not necessary for the person to go somewhere in order to get information. This puts the survival of libraries in jeopardy. The goal of the current research is to increase library utilization through the addition of additional resources. I explain how to turn a conventional library into an educational center. A learning hub is an advanced technology learning environment with physical and virtual components that offers formal and informal learning opportunities for students to interact with instructors, classmates, and other subject matter experts. The purpose of redefining and refocusing traditional library responsibilities is to support the expansion of knowledge via research. Ten libraries from architectural colleges provided data for the project, and when the data was analyzed, none of the libraries had redesigned their physical spaces to become hubs for learning.

Rethinking Japanese public libraries from the perspective of time

This study discusses sustainable design strategies for Japanese public libraries by introducing the time concept. Currently, public libraries in Japan are facing declining utilization and decaying facilities, and many require renovation or reconstruction. We explore how design can help libraries avoid their current dilemmas and cope with the increasing e-books and pandemic-born boom in online learning and communication. Only by addressing these issues and planning for similar situations in the future will libraries manage to achieve their sustainability goals. This requires a systematic rethinking of traditional library design approaches by introducing the time element. We review the development of Japanese public libraries to identify the short- and long-term roles of libraries in cities from an international perspective, based on which we reevaluate the functions of public libraries. As different regions and conceptions of time and space influence people's needs for space and services, we also explore the view of time in architecture and the unique Japanese time perception. We then discuss possible solutions for libraries in Japan and the feasibility for other countries.We have three main suggestions. 1. A central + local development model.2. A three-stage design process from stable to resilient.3. An operating plan considering the economy.

Library User as Self-Librarian: Self-Service in Libraries

The article is devoted to self-service libraries and self-service elements in libraries. The aim of the work is to determine the place and role of self-service libraries in the complex system of libraries in the modern society. The author describes various aspects of the use of automated self-service systems and digital technologies in the activities of libraries. The paper analyses the reasons that encourage libraries to switch to self-servicing. The introduction of this form of service is considered as an opportunity to increase the efficiency of the staff work, to free up time for creative activity previously spent on routine processes. The author gives examples of the use of automated self-service systems in libraries. During self-service hours, library users independently receive and hand over books using automatic book distribution stations, library book vending machines. With the help of self-service systems, librarians keep statistics of library visits, identify the most popular books, create lists of readers delaying the return of books, etc. The author analyses the problems faced by librarians working under the system of full or partial self-service. Abroad, the massive introduction of self-service elements in libraries has caused an ambiguous reaction from library staff. Many of them took the innovation as a reason to reduce the number of library staff. Such fears are groundless, since the functions of library specialists are not limited to the issuance of books. The scope of their professional activity is much wider, and knowledge, skills and experience are indispensable when qualified intellectual assistance is required. In the age of digital technologies, self-service in libraries is becoming an integral element of creating a comfortable environment for readers. At the same time, readers still need the help of library staff. Automated self-service systems have a rich potential, if traditional library values are preserved.

Bir Akademik Kütüphanenin Mekânsal Tasarım Ölçütleri ve Niteliklerinin Mimarlık Öğrencileri Tarafından Değerlendirilmesi

The changing conditions of the day lead to changes in the forms and functions of the spaces and structures with the needs of the users. This change manifests itself not only in individual spaces, but also in structures with collective use, sharing and different functions such as libraries. Library structures not only support education, but also lead and support the socio-cultural and economic development of societies. Libraries come in many different forms for user diversity. At this point, academic libraries gain importance with the support and service they offer to scientists as well as students. However, it is also a fact that the traditional library services and structures, where various resources and collections are brought together, offered to the service of users and stored, do not meet the changing technological and social needs of the day. On the other hand, it should not be forgotten that user requests and needs can be easily met with the fiction and design that will be created with the right methods. In this context, the subject of the research is to understand whether the current physical conditions of the academic libraries meet the needs of the users, to evaluate how the spatial design criteria and qualities of the new generation academic libraries to be built are perceived by the students of the architecture department, to reveal the expectations and satisfaction level of the library users from the services provided and spatially. Within the scope of the study, Ondokuz Mayıs University Central Library was analyzed and student interviews were conducted. After the data and findings obtained from the studies were analyzed, suggestions were made on the subject in line with the results.

Strategist of the libraries of the future. To the 70th anniversary of Yakov L. Shrayberg

Ensuring the sustainable development of Russia in a dynamic, controversial and diverse world requires a creative approach on the part of library strategists who are aware of their responsibility for the preservation of cultural heritage and the future development of Russian civilization. Against the background of the creative activity of one of the brightest representatives of the cohort of modern library strategists, Yakov Leonidovich Shrayberg, the dynamics of library strategies in Russia is shown, including their origin, current state and problems of the strategy of the future. Strategy is defined as a prudently designed long-term program of organized action that ensures the effective use of available resources to achieve desired goals. The article considers the formation of the personality of a library strategist in the conditions of the State Public Library for Science and Technology of Russia, which includes two strategic goals: firstly, on the basis of information technologies, to actively promote the growth of the social significance of libraries, increase their contribution to the development of education, science and culture, to the formation of social harmony and political stability; secondly, the preservation of the traditional book and traditional library in the future based on their coexistence with electronic libraries. Depending on the semantic orientation, three types of strategies are distinguished: a) global, solving the problems of all mankind; b) national, covering regionally limited state and socio-ethnic issues; c) sectoral, focused on individual sectors of national production and culture. Relationships between library strategies and other global, national and sectoral strategies are shown. It is concluded that it is necessary to strengthen the humanistic orientation of library strategies.

On the interdisciplinary library studies (review of the book: Markova T. B. “The library and the book as the forms of memory transmission”)

The interdisciplinary approach to studying the book and library as the forms of memory transmission is discussed. The purpose of the study was to substantiate the concept of the library “as the form to memorize knowledge and preserve cultural memory”. The originality of the study lies in the defining traditional library functions: they not only preserve information and deliver it to users but also orient them in the world of books, and facilitate their creativity. The monograph in structured in four chapters. Chapter 1 “The methodological foundations of the memory phenomenon studies” examines the concepts of the book and reading in the memory structure. Chapter 2 “Conceptualization of the memory in philosophy and cultural studies” comprises the analysis of memory concepts related to the memory institutions: libraries, museums, and archives. In the Chapter 3, “The memory organizational forms”, the evolution and institutionalization of collective memory forms are discussed. Chapter 4 “The library and cultural memory” focuses on the book and library as memory transmission forms. The libraries’ humanistic mission is substantiated; they do not only preserve cultural and historic heritage but are also naturally and creatively apply new technological possibilities. The interdisciplinary approach chosen by the author enables to demonstrate the prospects for the libraries, books and academic community in upgrading cultural environment.

Identifying and evaluating the challenges facing the management of digital libraries

Background and purpose: With the advancement of science and the increase of electronic resources, the need to create libraries to collect, organize and disseminate these types of resources is felt. With the growth of electronic resources, resource management has gained special importance and is one of the important areas and issues in the discussion of digital libraries. In this study, the aim is to examine the issues and challenges facing the management of digital libraries and provide solutions to solve the challenges and issues facing digital libraries and digital library management. Research method: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and survey research in terms of method. The current research has been conducted by field method and using library techniques, and the researchers have presented digital library management approaches by reviewing the published texts on digital libraries and digital library management issues. Findings: The results of the research showed that the most important components of digital library management include human resources, management of shared resources, author's right to update resources, cataloging and maintaining the technical structure. Also, the surveys showed that the most important challenge facing digital libraries is the issue of intellectual property and compliance with copyright laws. Conclusion: The results of the research showed that in digital libraries, as in traditional libraries, measures must be taken in the field of collecting, organizing, storing and disseminating information, and it is not possible to carry out the above-mentioned activities without a competent manager. Digital library management leads to the creation of coordination between different parts of the digital library and helps the library to achieve the desired goals. The digital library is facing many issues and challenges, including financial and budget issues, issues related to expert human resources, issues related to digital equipment and internet infrastructure, issues related to author's right and copyright, issues related to the lack of devices. Digitization and security of important information resources and documents and finally issues related to the protection and maintenance of digital resources are faced, which cannot be solved except with the presence of a capable manager and strong human resources of the library.

Playful stories: Exploring the use of dramatic play in storytimes

Research in early childhood development widely supports play as a vital learning mechanism for young children. Consequently, many libraries are beginning to embrace play as an intentional strategy for meeting targeted early learning outcomes. However, sufficient research on how play can be incorporated into storytimes to support children’s early development has yet to be conducted. This study begins to address this need by exploring how two other informal learning environments—a museum and a zoo—use educator-led dramatic play experiences in storytimes with the goal of understanding how libraries might be able to incorporate dramatic play experiences in their storytimes to create a more in-depth playful learning experience. To elucidate the nature of the museum and zoo’s educator-led dramatic play experiences, this study explored (1) characteristics of their educator-led dramatic play experiences, and (2) the learning behaviors that children were exhibiting while participating in the dramatic play. The results revealed that the educator-led dramatic play episodes in both environments consisted of one long, immersive oral story with other types of play interspersed within the larger story structure. The data also revealed that the children were exhibiting many different types of learning behaviors while participating in the dramatic play experiences. Based on these findings, implications, and recommendations are provided for libraries around designing and using dramatic play in their storytimes to help transform the traditional library storytime structure into a more in-depth playful learning experience.

Cloning and Sequencing Eukaryotic Small RNAs.

Small RNAs are ubiquitous regulators of gene expression that participate in nearly all aspects of physiology in a wide range of organisms. There are many different classes of eukaryotic small RNAs that play regulatory roles at every level of gene expression, including transcription, RNA stability, and translation. While eukaryotic small RNAs display diverse functions across and within classes, they are generally grouped functionally based on the machinery required for their biogenesis, the effector proteins they associate with, and their molecular characteristics. The development of techniques to clone and sequence small RNAs has been critical for their identification, yet the ligation-dependent addition of RNA adapters and the use of reverse transcriptase to generate cDNA in traditional library preparation protocols can be unsuitable to detect certain small RNA subtypes. In particular, 3' or 5' chemical modifications that are characteristic of specific types of small RNAs can impede the ligation-dependent addition of RNA adapters, while internal RNA modifications can interfere with accurate reverse transcription. The inability to clone certain small RNA subtypes with traditional protocols results in an inaccurate assessment of small RNA abundance and diversity, where some RNAs appear over-represented and others are not detected. This overview aims to guide users on how to design small RNA cloning workflows in eukaryotes to more accurately capture specific small RNAs of interest. Hence, we discuss the molecular biology underlying the identification and quantitation of small RNAs, explore the limitations of commonly used protocols, and detail the alternative approaches that can be used to enrich specific small RNA classes. © 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

The Relevance of E-Aesthetics in The Sustainability Of Nigerian Libraries In The Digital Era

The digital library brought with it several challenges which do not fully erode the traditional libraries in developing countries such as Nigeria as most libraries have become a complex entity with the operation of both the traditional and the digital libraries. Therefore, as library service providers are trying to guarantee the smooth operation of the physical library, they are also struggling to ensure a seamless digital library. Therefore, various aspect of the design such as the aesthetic condition which include the e-aesthetics need to be put into consideration in designing the digital library web pages respectively. It was on this premise that this study focused on the relevance of e-aesthetics in the sustainability of Nigerian Libraries in this digital era. The study adopted an interpretivist research paradigm hinged on the a systematic literature review strategy of journal articles, books, and other online materials in addition to focusing on empirical studies between year 2000 and 2021 from Google Scholar. A content analysis was deployed and information resources obtained were grouped into the major themes to address the objective of the study. The findings of this study revealed that as aesthetic conditions and facilities were of high relevance and significance in the traditional library operation towards ensuring increase usage and sustainability, so the relevance of e-aesthetics in the sustainability of Nigerian Libraries in the digital era cannot be underestimated if Nigeria libraries must keep abreast to the global effect of digital transformational effect on the library and information service system. It recommends that e-aesthetic issues should be taken into considerations in the development of digital library webpages to create a user-friendly environment and also ease of usage is of high premium in ensuring increase usage and sustainability of Nigerian library. 
 Keywords: Aesthetic, E-Aesthetic, Digital Library, Traditional Libraries, Nigeria Libraries

DIGITALISATION OF LIBRARIES (DIGITAL LIBRARIES) AND ITS SCOPE

In comparison to traditional libraries, digital libraries provide efficient and qualitative services by collecting, organizing, storing, disseminating, retrieving and preserving the information. Digital libraries support preservation besides making information retrieval and delivery more comfortable. It provides online access to historical and cultural documents whose existence is endangered due to physical decay. The major areas which offer digital libraries great exploitation are: Information retrieval, multimedia database, data mining, data warehouse, on-line information repositories, image processing, hypertext, World Wide Web and Wide Area Information Services (WAIS). Digital libraries necessarily include a strong focus on the management of digital content, just as traditional libraries have focused for long on the management of content in physical forms. Most of the digital content that is being managed includes human language, either in the form of character-coded electronic text, scanned versions of printed or handwritten text, or digital representations of human speech. Language technology therefore plays a major role in managing digital content. This comes as no surprise, of course. Digital libraries today make good use of what we know about searching large collections, and techniques such as machine-assisted indexing are employed increasingly often as we strive to extend our reach to progressively larger collections. But we are on the verge of a new era, one in which our machines will learn from what we do and then apply those capabilities to enable the management of digital content at a far larger scale than we could ever hope to do ourselves. Few advantages of digital libraries according to Haddouti are:User can access the information anywhere Reduces bureaucracy by providing access to the information The information is not necessarily located in same place Understanding the catalogue structure is not necessary Cross references to other documents speed up the work of users Full text search Protected information source Wide exploration and exploitation of the information The knowledge dissemination is an integral part of the success story of the popularity of creating digital libraries. The aim is to provide universal access to human knowledge, and given the advancement of digital storage and communications this goal is now achievable. KEY WORDS: Digitalization of Libraries, Role of community information centers in digitalization of libraries.

Library Technology – Between Local Tools and Global Solutions

Abstract Digital information infrastructures such as Google or Wikipedia are often compared to libraries. As traditional libraries, they support the circulation of knowledge resources. However, they are neither operated by nor designed for library institutions. In order to describe the contribution of libraries to the digital infrastructures of the 21st century more precisely, the term Library Technology is applied in this text. Library Technology will be demarcated from terms such as Digital Libraries, a frequently used concept in Computer Science and colloquial language. The focus lies on present and future developments of infrastructures in science, such as the European Science Cloud (EOSC). It is suggested that the original contribution of libraries to current and future data infrastructure is present but not explicitly visible or referenced in communications. This rather hidden, implicit role is interpreted to be detrimental to the library identity in the 21st century. It is recommended to reference the role of the library more explicitly.

Increasing Literacy of Cooperatives and SMEs through Library Digitization of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs

The internet era's evolution now compels all aspects of life to converge. Literacy, for example, has always been tightly linked to literature. The use of libraries as a storefront for literacy resources is also a cause of concern. As a result, digitization of cooperatives has become a top priority in promoting literacy, particularly among cooperatives and small businesses. This study focused on the digitization process at the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small Businesses Library. Observation of participants was used, with the author acting as a recording device in the process. Planning, digitalization, and finalization are the three key stages of the digitization process. A traditional library can now be accessed online, albeit with limited coverage. It is open to the entire public.