https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf <p>Die International Bielefeld Conference wurde 1992 von der UB Bielefeld ins Leben gerufen und war bis 2012 als ein informationsstrategisches Diskussionsforum für Informations­anbieter und Wissenschaftler aus ganz Europa fest etabliert.<br><a href="http://conference.ub.uni-bielefeld.de">Conference Website</a></p> Universitätsbibliothek Bielefeld en-US International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/156 Purpose: The article focuses on the vision that the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) pursues with its funding programmes in the field of digital information provision. Design/methodology/approach: The first section of the article sketches out the strategic decisions which determine the funding policy of the DFG in the field of digital information, while the second section describes in more detail the central funding schemes of the DFG in the field of digital information. Findings: The funding policy of the DFG seeks to build an integrated digital research environment that includes scholarly publications and primary research data as well as new forms of communication in virtual research and work environments. But it will be only by the common effort of scholars, libraries and providers of scholarly information, funders, publishers and fee collecting agencies that the vision of an integrated digital research environment will come true. Originality / value: The outline of the funding programmes of the DFG in the area of digital information provision will be of interest to librarians and information professionals seeking information about library funding policies and strategies in Germany. Anne Lipp Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007628 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/157 Purpose: To demonstrate how the information extracted from scientific text can be directly used in support of life science research projects. In modern digital-based research and academic libraries, librarians should be able to support data discovery and organization of digital entities in order to foster research projects effectively; thus we speculate that text mining and knowledge discovery tools could be of great assistance to librarians. Such tools simply enable librarians to overcome increasing complexity in the number as well as contents of scientific literature, especially in the emerging interdisciplinary fields of science. In this paper we present an example of how evidences extracted from scientific literature can be directly integrated into in silico disease models in support of drug discovery projects. Design/methodology/approach: The application of text-mining as well as knowledge discovery tools are explained in the form of a knowledge-based workflow for drug target candidate identification. Moreover, we propose an in silico experimentation framework for the enhancement of efficiency and productivity in the early steps of the drug discovery workflow. Findings: Our in silico experimentation workflow has been successfully applied to searching for hit and lead compounds in the World-wide In Silico Docking On Malaria (WISDOM) project and to finding novel inhibitor candidates. Practical implications: Direct extraction of biological information from text will ease the task of librarians in managing digital objects and supporting research projects. We expect that textual data will play an increasingly important role in evidence-based approaches taken by biomedical and translational researchers. Originality / value: Our proposed approach provides a practical example for the direct integration of text- and knowledge-based data into life science research projects, with the emphasis on its application by academic and research libraries in support of scientific projects. Erfan Younesi Vinod Kasam Martin Hofmann-Apitius Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007637 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/158 Purpose: We present a topic classification model using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) as the target scheme. This is done by exploring metadata as provided by the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) to derive document snippets as minimal document representations. The reason is to reduce the effort of document processing in digital libraries. Further, we perform feature selection and extension by means of social ontologies and related web-based lexical resources. This is done to provide reliable topic-related classifications while circumventing the problem of data sparseness. Finally, we evaluate our model by means of two language-specific corpora. This paper bridges digital libraries on the one hand and computational linguistics on the other. The aim is to make accessible computational linguistic methods to provide thematic classifications in digital libraries based on closed topic models as the DDC. Design/methodology/approach: text classification, text-technology, computational linguistics, computational semantics, social semantics. Findings: We show that SVM-based classifiers perform best by exploring certain selections of OAI document metadata. Research limitations/implications: The findings show that it is necessary to further develop SVM-based DDC-classifiers by using larger training sets possibly for more than two languages in order to get better F-measure values. Practical implications: We can show that DDC-classifications come into reach which primarily explore OAI metadata. Originality/value: We provide algorithmic and formal-mathematical information how to build DDC-classifiers for digital libraries. Alexander Mehler Ulli Waltinger Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007646 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/159 Purpose: Our purpose is to provide an alternative, although complementary, system for the evaluation of the scholarly activities of academic organizations, scholars and researchers, based on web indicators, in order to speed up the change of paradigm in scholarly communication towards a new fully electronic 21st century model. Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve these goals, a new set of web indicators has been introduced, obtained mainly from data gathered from search engines, the new mediators of scholarly communication. We found that three large groups of indicators are feasible to obtain and relevant for evaluation purposes: activity (web publication); impact (visibility) and usage (visits and visitors). Findings: As a proof of concept, a Ranking Web of Universities has been built with Webometrics data. There are two relevant findings: ranking results are similar to those obtained by other bibliometric-based rankings; and there is a concerning digital divide between North American and European universities, which appear in lower positions when compared with their US & Canada counterparts. Research limitations / implications: Cybermetrics is still an emerging discipline so new developments should be expected when more empirical data become available. Practical implications: The proposed approach suggests the publication of truly electronic journals, rather than digital versions of printed articles. Additional materials such as raw data and multimedia files should be included along with other relevant information arising from more informal activities. These repositories should be Open Access, available as part of the public Web, indexed by the main commercial search engines. We anticipate that these actions could generate larger Web-based audiences, reduce the costs of publication and access and allow third parties to take advantage of the knowledge generated, without sacrificing peer review, which should be extended (pre- & post-) & expanded (closed & open). Originality / value: A full taxonomy of web indicators is introduced for describing and evaluating research activities, academic organizations and individual scholars and scientists. Previous attempts for building such classification were more incomplete and not taking into account feasibility and efficiency. Isidro F. Aguillo Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/073788309 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/160 Purpose: The systematic redevelopment of a Corporate Information Center's strategy is presented in this case study, with particular focus on the aspect of outsourcing services. This aspect is emphasised, because it is the only way to realise a new business model without an increase in resources. Design/methodology/approach: There is a description of which services have been outsourced, while it is also made clear which activities related to the creation of processes and their supervision have remained in the company's internal Information Center, and how they are changing as time goes on. The licensing of information sources from external aggregators is viewed in the context of outsourcing, as is the latest development in Vendor Portfolio Management. Findings: After the transformation of the classic spectrum of library services into the strategically created portfolio of an Online Information Center, the core tasks at the forefront are those which anchor the Information Center in the corporation of which it is a part, and which perfectly combine the interests of the corporation with the use of information industry competencies through cooperation and partnership with service providers. Originality / value: This case study demonstrates how, and for what purpose, information industry competencies can be used in an Online Information Center. Even with limited resources, the skilful use of outsourcing solutions makes possible the redevelopment of strategy and therefore change. Anne Petry-Eberle Monika Bieg Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007709 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/161 Purpose: This paper discusses ranking factors suitable for library materials and shows that ranking in general is a complex process and that ranking for library materials requires a variety of techniques. Design/methodology/approach: The relevant literature is reviewed to provide a systematic overview of suitable ranking factors. The discussion is based on an overview of ranking factors used in Web search engines. Findings: While there are a wide variety of ranking factors applicable to library materials, today's library systems use only some of them. When designing a ranking component for the library catalogue, an individual weighting of applicable factors is necessary. Research limitations/implications: While this article discusses different factors, no particular ranking formula is given. However, this article presents the argument that such a formula must always be individual to a certain use case. Practical implications: The factors presented can be considered when designing a ranking component for a library's search system or when discussing such a project with an ILS vendor. Originality/value: This paper is original in that it is the first to systematically discuss ranking of library materials based on the main factors used by Web search engines. Dirk Lewandowski Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007682 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/162 Purpose: comparing and examining the quality of the results of tagging, intellectual and automated indexing processes. Design/methodology/approach: analysis and graphical representation of annotation sets using the software "Semtinel". Findings: a combination of tagging, intellectual and automatic indexing is probably best suited to shape the annotation of literature more efficiently without compromising quality. Research limitations/implications: exploratory study on the base of three journals. Originality/value: the paper presents the open source software Semtinel offering a highly optimized toolbox for analysing thesauri and classifications. Kai Eckert Christian Hänger Christof Niemann Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007664 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/163 Purpose: Originally a keynote speech to the 9th International Bielefeld Conference exploring the shifts in roles evident in the research library community, with illustrative case studies from the University of Minnesota Libraries. Design/methodology/approach: A review of environmental forces that are fueling changes in research methodologies and scholar behavior. Changes in research library roles are explored in the context of three case studies, highlighting new forms of engagement with the scholar community. Findings: Three University of Minnesota Libraries' initiatives illustrate: the use of behavioral data to design a customized discovery environment for scholarship, new organizational constructs to engage the community in issues related to control of scholarship, and strategies to develop a virtual community in the field of bioethics. Originality / value: The paper presents the original perspective of a University Librarian of a large research library and draws on earlier analyses of research behaviors, technology, and research library roles. Wendy Pradt Lougee Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007718 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/164 Purpose: Ebooks are a hot topic. Traditional book publishing, especially in the academic world, is changing at a rapid pace. The question on everybody's mind is what direction book publishing will take? Will print survive in the Google-generation, or is it destined to be totally replaced by eBooks? Springer publishes over 4000 book titles annually, which are converted into eBooks almost without exception. Being the market leader and innovator of a new business model in electronic books in the STM area, Springer has conducted a study on the implications of the Springer eBook collection in comparison to its print book activities. The main purpose is to find out whether eBooks are cannibalizing print books, as well as an assessment of factors that are influencing eBook usage. Design/methodology/approach: This study is based upon interviews with both end-users and librarians. And in addition, Springer has assessed the (COUNTER compliant) usage statistics from SpringerLink. Findings: Overall, Springer's eBook usage is already 50% of its journal usage, while the amount of content compared to journals is only 15%. Taking this success of eBook usage into account, Springer still believes strongly in the print model, and has recently launched MyCopy: heavily discounted print-on-demand books from the electronic versions. Originality/value: The study shows that print and electronic can exist together, and will complement each other's strengths. Olaf Ernst Wouter van der Velde Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007673 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/165 Purpose: The development of the 'Knowledge Portal' is the attempt to develop a central access system in terms of a 'single point of access' for all electronic information services. This means that all these sources - from the library's catalogue and full-text in-house applications to external, licensed sources - should be accessible via one central Web service. Design/methodology/approach: The Knowledge Portal is a piece of software and a real library application, based on Primo, a commercial product, which has been enhanced through a cooperative project from ETH Libraries (Libraries of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) and ExLibris. The new portal will be the result of integrating this new metasearch and the library's homepage. Findings: The paper gives an overview of the general idea behind this complex and clearly user-oriented project and shows which steps are necessary for its launch. Originality / value: The paper gives an example of how to organize cooperation between quite different project partners and shows the complexity of setting up a portal as the single point of access. Wolfram Neubauer Arlette Piguet Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007691 https://biecoll.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/index.php/bieconf/article/view/166 Purpose: The paper is a discussion of what the beginning of the Internet Age means for the functions and structures of scholarly information and communication by looking at and evaluating today's usability and usage of the digital information infrastructure for and by academic scholarship. Design/methodology/approach: The paper gives an overview of the current state of development of digital information in the scholarly cultures and stresses the importance of data as the crucial - and considerably extended - basis of scholarly work. The central role of the publishing world for the academic rewards system is analyzed to consider continuities and discontinuities in scholarly publication. Findings: The paper advances the thesis first coined by Christine Borgman that today we have an information infrastructure of, but not one for scholarly information. Some ideas and proposals of what should be done to move towards an information infrastructure for scholarly work conclude the paper. Originality/value: The paper tries to bridge the gap between information professionals as producers and scholars as users of information and communication technologies and shows that a joint debate on these issues is necessary. Rudi Schmiede Copyright (c) 2023 International Bielefeld Conference: Proceedings (2009) 2009-12-31 2009-12-31 10.1108/07378830911007727