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Birth of a Digital Media Library: From Student Need to Institutional Resource
Birth of a Digital Media Library: From Student Need to Institutional Resource
Michael Hein, Professor, Department of Building Science
Sherida Downer, Interim Dean, Auburn University Libraries
Sebastien Arnaud, President, E-Media Library, Inc.
Copyright Sebastien J. Arnaud, James R. Barnes, Sherida Downer and Michael F. Hein , 2002. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.
Michael Hein, Professor, Department of Building Science
Sherida Downer, Interim Dean, Auburn University Libraries
Sebastien Arnaud, President, E-Media Library, Inc.
Copyright Sebastien J. Arnaud, James R. Barnes, Sherida Downer and Michael F. Hein , 2002. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.
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…..a picture is worth a thousand words …..…..a picture is worth a thousand words …..
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Many extensive slide collections at AU :Many extensive slide collections at AU :
70,000 images, media in CADC
100,000 images, media in VetMed
Others …
70,000 images, media in CADC
100,000 images, media in VetMed
Others …
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Essential teaching and research resourceEssential teaching and research resource
Unique set of management challengesUnique set of management challenges
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Lack standard metadataLack standard metadata
Search capability very limitedSearch capability very limited
One user per slideOne user per slide
Manual cataloguingManual cataloguing
Long reuse cycleLong reuse cycle
Quality deteriorationQuality deterioration
Loss and damageLoss and damage
Problems with traditional library system:Problems with traditional library system:
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Faculty go privateFaculty go private
Insert image—David Hinson with carousel under arm
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Valuable resources not being sharedValuable resources not being shared
35 MM: challenging for faculty…..35 MM: challenging for faculty…..
…..nearly impossible for students…..nearly impossible for students
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Typical student access:Typical student access:
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1990 – course development software
– digital multimedia
– first digital cameras
1990 – course development software
– digital multimedia
– first digital cameras
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Digital Media - milestonesDigital Media - milestones
1991 – Mosaic
– first graphical internet web browser
– digital media content over the Internet
1991 – Mosaic
– first graphical internet web browser
– digital media content over the Internet
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Despite Problems with analog, and Advances in digital …..Despite Problems with analog, and Advances in digital …..
Unacceptable projection quality
More comfortable with simpler technology
More control of own resources
Unacceptable projection quality
More comfortable with simpler technology
More control of own resources
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…..Faculty resistant to digital approach…..Faculty resistant to digital approach
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Search for existing solutionsSearch for existing solutions
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AUStudy worked, but….AUStudy worked, but….
Inhibitors:
Filtered Content creates backlog
Web delivery speed > > >
Unacceptable resolution
Inhibitors:
Filtered Content creates backlog
Web delivery speed > > >
Unacceptable resolution
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Imaging challenges not adequately metImaging challenges not adequately met
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Individual Faculty Research:Individual Faculty Research:
Michael Hein, Building Science, CADC
Construction Industry GrantMichael Hein, Building Science, CADC
Construction Industry Grant
Develop BSCI Digital Multimedia Library
Intranet Solution -- Department Network
Kodak PhotoCD TM
ULEAD Photoimpact TM
Success – Digital multimedia slide shows
Develop BSCI Digital Multimedia Library
Intranet Solution -- Department Network
Kodak PhotoCD TM
ULEAD Photoimpact TM
Success – Digital multimedia slide shows
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Individual Faculty Research:Individual Faculty Research:David Hinson, Architecture, CADC CADC IT GrantDavid Hinson, Architecture, CADC CADC IT Grant
Study to advance digital media library in CADC
Searched for software
Purchased hardware
Developed cataloguing process
Identified key attributes of a solution
Study to advance digital media library in CADC
Searched for software
Purchased hardware
Developed cataloguing process
Identified key attributes of a solution
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A Solution’s Key Attributes--HinsonA Solution’s Key Attributes--Hinson
Multiple resolution levelsMultiple resolution levels
Open contributor featureOpen contributor feature
Virtual light table / contact sheetVirtual light table / contact sheet
Robust metadata and search engineRobust metadata and search engine
Web basedWeb based
Manage copyrightManage copyright
Help emerged in an unusual wayHelp emerged in an unusual way
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Search for software continued….Search for software continued….
Vendors developing for home market
Institutions developing in-house
No products met desirable attributes
Vendors developing for home market
Institutions developing in-house
No products met desirable attributes
CADC IT Director
resigned to develop application software
CADC IT Director
resigned to develop application software
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AU Libraries:AU Libraries:
….looking for solutions to
digital library challenges
….looking for solutions to
digital library challenges
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Expectations of image access…
…anywhere / anytime
Expectations of image access…
…anywhere / anytime
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AU Libraries looked at early
E-Media LibraryTM product…..
AU Libraries looked at early
E-Media LibraryTM product…..
…..recognized its potential to handle digital imaging challenges…..recognized its potential to handle digital imaging challenges
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AU Libraries’ desired feature list:AU Libraries’ desired feature list:
Dublin Core Z39.85 metadata complianceDublin Core Z39.85 metadata compliance
Standard metadata entry templatesStandard metadata entry templates
Compatible with ENCompassTMCompatible with ENCompassTM
Web-accessible for non-AU ID’sWeb-accessible for non-AU ID’s
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AU College of Veterinary MedicineAU College of Veterinary Medicine
High resolution digital imagesHigh resolution digital images
Video of clinic sessionsVideo of clinic sessions
Research-generated mediaResearch-generated media
Web-accessible for non-AU ID’sWeb-accessible for non-AU ID’s
On-demand multiple resolutionsOn-demand multiple resolutions
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AU Office of Information TechnologyAU Office of Information Technology
Needed replacement for AUStudyNeeded replacement for AUStudy
E-Media server and server supportE-Media server and server support
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Beta testing: Phase two in progressBeta testing: Phase two in progress
Launch goal: Fall term 2002Launch goal: Fall term 2002
Latest NewsLatest News
AU Libraries: Admin & trainingAU Libraries: Admin & training
Access established using AU ID databases---student & personnelAccess established using AU ID databases---student & personnel
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clearance signature form clearance signature form
copyrightOnline
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The E-Media LibraryTM SolutionThe E-Media LibraryTM Solution
Three tier web application architectureThree tier web application architecture
Presenter: Sebastien Arnaud, E-Media Library, Inc.
TIER 1: Application
Web ServersASP->XML/XSLT->HTML
TIER 2: Media Serving/Storage
Media Servers TIER 3: Database
Database Cluster
Database Queries
Users
Media DeliveryHTTP/ RTP Streaming
Interaction with Users through aregular web browser
Key FeaturesKey Features
Supports any digital media typeSupports any digital media type
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Deliver images through SummusTM Dynamic Wavelet CompressionDeliver images through SummusTM Dynamic Wavelet Compression
>>> Demo
Dublin Core Z39.85Dublin Core Z39.85
Multi-user access levelsMulti-user access levels
WebCT integrationWebCT integration
LDAP authentication & class listingLDAP authentication & class listing
Presenter: Sebastien Arnaud, E-Media Library, Inc.
Key FeaturesKey Features
>>> Demo
Presenter: Sebastien Arnaud, E-Media Library, Inc.
Slide show creation and invitationSlide show creation and invitation
Key FeaturesKey Features
Search Engine / DirectorySearch Engine / Directory
Copyright level managementCopyright level management
>>> Demo
Future ReleasesFuture Releases
Platform independent through a JAVA XSLT / XML implementationPlatform independent through a JAVA XSLT / XML implementation
Develop & work with new media formats (VR, Helix)Develop & work with new media formats (VR, Helix)
Integrate multimedia databases(ex. ARTSTOR, AMICOTM,)Integrate multimedia databases(ex. ARTSTOR, AMICOTM,)
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Deliver application to wireless platforms (ex. Pocket PC devices)Deliver application to wireless platforms (ex. Pocket PC devices)
ConclusionConclusion
The process began with student/faculty need The process began with student/faculty need
Collaborative efforts give birth to a solution Collaborative efforts give birth to a solution
Collaboration ensures continuing life of
E-Media Library TM
Collaboration ensures continuing life of
E-Media Library TM
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E-Media Library TME-Media Library TM
Presenter: Michael Hein
Michael Hein [email protected] Hein [email protected]
Sheri Downer [email protected] Downer [email protected]
Sebastien Arnaud [email protected] Sebastien Arnaud [email protected]
James Barnes [email protected] Barnes [email protected]
David Hinson [email protected] Hinson [email protected]