Work Samples

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Emerging technologies in academic libraries

QR code in libraries, presentation
A brief introduction of QR code technology and practices in academic libraries. 

Analyzed points of contact, personnel, and workflow of virtual reference service at Syracuse University Library and made recommendations for improvements. 

The paper discusses the basics of OpenURL technologies, history of development, and advantages.
 
The metadata set was created for a personal postcard collection. Only six postcards are included in the collection but they represent a variety of postcards with different styles, coverages, originated countries, collection history, etc. The metadata set includes a metadata schema, application profile, crosswalks, element specifications and a best practices guide. Metadata elements covered Dublin Core, CDWA Lite, VRA Core and self-created elements within "SU" name space. The metadata schema was created with Oxygen Editor.
  • Created a metadata schema, application profile, crosswalks, element specifications and a best practices guide
  • Created sample metadata records for the collection
  • Metadata elements covered Dublin Core, VRA Core and CDWA Lite
The study examined the library website to decide if the site navigation is logical and easy for users to find information needed. Two common user scenarios were selected: 1) search for guidance on APA citation; 2) search for information of software installed on the public laptops and three participants were recruited for the web usability study. The study were conducted with Morae Recorder which users' navigation activities, including screen cast, mouse hover and clicks, and users' performance can be recorded. The participants were also required to complete a survey after each task. The data collected was later analyzed with Morae Manager and usability report and recommendations were provided based on findings.

  • Selected user scenarios and defined tasks for evaluation
  • Conducted usability tests with three recruited participants and analyzed testing data with Morae software
  • Created usability report and provided recommendation based on findings
The database project aimed to help students better manage their academic activities and performances by integrating individual course information into a single access point.
  • Defined business rules, constructed database model, normalization and ERD using Microsoft Visio
  • Wrote SQL scripts and implemented the database in Microsoft SQL Server 2010
  • Designed the user interface of data input form and report with Microsoft Access
The complete report includes following sections,
  • Executive summary
  • Management overview
  • Business analysis
  • Database design
  • Database implementation
  • Support requirements
  • Documentation
The digital library projects aimed to collect and digitize any materials associated with 120 young Chinese students who were sent to America by the Chinese Educational Commission in Qing Dynasty. Materials with historic, preservation and research value, including personal and official documents and artifacts, articles, books, interviews, documentaries and any other manifestations will be included to facilitate research, preservation and educational purposes.
  • Created a project plan for the digital library
  • The project plan includes statement of need, target audience, project goals and objectives, key staff, timeline and brief evaluation, dissemination and sustainability plans.
The article briefly introduces the concept of authority control and the advantages that the authority control brings for information retrieval activities. The article then discusses how authority control is accomplished by utilizing metadata standards and authority files. A local digitization project is introduced as an example to illustrate the need for local authority file in meeting the need of local collection and initiated the debate of centralization or decentralization of authority control. The paper concludes that authority control should be enforced centrally to guarantee the quality and consistency of authority control.