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In this paper the iSybislaw bibliographic database of World Slavic Linguistics publications is presented. The author demonstrates its vast potential as a research tool and citation source, concentrating on the possibilities of using all iSybislaw functions and options in university teaching and scientific research. The author points out that the database can be used not only by students and scientists of Slavic, Polish and Russian philology, but also, even if to a lesser extent, for philologies and linguistics of all languages.
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World of great working possibilities with all the types of digital information in all sciences and arts is being opened by computerization in the sphere of knowledge. Current information and communication systems receive, information processing and transmit information in the form of digital signals. Communication process of information into digital information system is named digitization. Information and communication systems dispose of digital information saved in electronic data bases. Systems of identifiers allow targeted information retrieval. DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is one of the most popular identifiers. It's used for identification of digital objects. DOI can be used for every type of intellectual property (physical, digital or abstract) which is named entity or object. DOI atributes document for some entity (name or series of characters) and it identifies that entity on digital network. Prerequisites for general progresss in the sphere of intellectual capital management are created by forming DOI system that means new possibilities for development of copyright law.
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The article is a summary of a multi-year research into certification of bells of 16th - early 20th centuries collected as a result of liturgical instruments study of 287 bell towers, churches and museums. Analysis of archives from Belarus contributed to the research resurrecting knowledge about lost bell heritage. This is also the first attempt to discuss the establishment of digital Belarusian Historic Bells Archive and introduction of campan handling basic trainings into educational programs of religious educational establishments.
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Precondition for the overall preservation of the archival and documentary material is the systematic and regular control of the record management system, i.e. control that records and documents are properly managed. Especially important is the control of the implementation of corresponding archival legislation in record management departments and offices in order to permanently preserve the archival heritage. Archival institutions are those authorities that keep control in the creating bodies, public or private equally. Free access to archival documents represents a rather delicate issue of professional and public conflict for archivists, i.e. the archivists have to make a decision between the prescribed recommendations and actual right to access to documents that are not accessible for the time being, due to many different reasons. The pressure for the access to documents in archives is getting stronger, the communication and information technologies for information exchange more sophisticated and in addition to that the ICA took a stand that archival material create a heritage and the memory of a State and thus a memory of a Region and the World. In such circumstances, the archival and administrative authorities need to define what documents will be classified as state secrets and what documents will keep the personal integrity protected. In other words, the State needs to define what are the documents created by sensitive state bodies that do not comply to the archival legislation in the sense that they are not free accessible for the public inspection.
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The paper interprets the term total archives, gives its theoretical explanation and possibilities of its practical implementation in Canadian theory and practice, which is highly valued in the world. Its distinctive feature is reviewed as positive because of its value and significance for preservation of memory totality of a community or a region. Croatian and Slovenian archival theory and practice has headed in similarly basic direction for more than a half a century. More that half a century ago, archival theory and practice in this region was developed independently from other models. Nevertheless, by comparing the principles of total archives strategy with the archival theory and practice in this region, one can notice the basic correspondence of basic archival activities. Implementation of this strategy extends the range and increases the volume of the archival records which become an object of interest to archival profession. Thus, the paper emphasises the importance of multi-level contextual appraisal of archival records in its intra-povenancial and extra-provenancial context. lntra-provenancial context consists of a creator in its narrow provenancial environment. Extra-provenancial context consists of aggregate social, political, economical and cultural environment of the creator. Some of the records could be significant in a broader context from a local to the global level. The perception of the archival records being a part of the world heritage also includes both contents and meaning of total archives strategy. In fact, it recommends a wide documentation of historical development and all the areas of the life of a community, and such a wide trail of a certain time period attempts to preserve and convey to the generations to come valuable material and non-material heritage.
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The aim of the present article is to present modalities of visuallylocating the areas of specific intervention within heritage buildings, usingvector graphics and bitmap image software, employed in the framework ofpreservation-restoration documentation
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The paper discusses the experiences of keeping electronic records and their evaluation in the Republic of Slovenia. In terms of storage and evaluation of electronic records legal basis in the Republic of Slovenia is general and these regulations have certain disadvantages. One of the drawbacks is contained in the fact the absence of regulatory body for independent control of electronic commerce. Proposals of Slovenian archivists are going in the direction that such control should carry through the Agency, and the Office for e-commerce and the issuance of secure seals.
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According to the available information and on the basis of so far performed the records of the Republic and the Regional Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments, about 40% of mobile monumental treasures of Montenegro are located in Kotor. Accordingly, the oldest archival and library materials in the Republic is stored in Kotor state and church institutions and private collections.
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Chapbooks as a very specific genre of printed materials are a unique type of a society‘s material memory, one that is currently under threat due both to its physical medium and its ephemeral nature and bibliographic uniqueness. The Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, as one of the bodies tasked with the preservation of the nation‘s cultural heritage in the area of popular culture, has undertaken to process and make publicly available its collection of chapbooks by first publishing them as books and then by digitizing them and cataloguing them in a publicly accessible online database using the MARC 21 format.
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From the above facts, we clearly conclude that a great lack of archive material that can accordingly adequately attest to the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reasons for this situation, and having in mind all the cataclysm through which the Bosnia and Herzegovina in its historical duration, are not in dispute. However, this should indicate the fact that a significant part of our archival holdings are located in archives outside the country. So far little was done on organized archival research to supplement our funds and collections of documents relating to the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Ottoman period. Work on research archives abroad (Turkey, Austria, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, etc.) is reduced mainly on research for the treatment of certain subjects and not to complex research, to selected documents in the form of a copy placed in archives and made available to researchers. In this regard, it should maximize on mutual cooperation between the archives of Archives of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Archives of the Republic of Turkey (Ankara, 28.10.2000.), and in Bosnia and Herzegovina do and adopt an agreement between archival services and scientific institutions that would predicted unique program complex archival research in the country and abroad, in compliance with current and future needs of historical science. At this point current is acquiring microfilm and copies of cadastre registers for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Sandzak at the time of the Ottoman Empire from the Archives of the Republic of Turkey. This opportunity should be used for such an agreement, and for similar actions in the future to make a considered project with the specification of the types of documents needed for serious historical research. Here I do not mean only in the archives of Turkey, care and archives in Austria, Hungary, ltaly and immediate neighbors, which together with Bosnia and Herzegovina shared the fate of the Ottoman Empire.
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The purpose of the work is to represent the main areas of activity of Podillia public libraries under the conditions of martial law in Ukraine. The research methodology consists in the use of activity-based, humancentered and socio-communication approaches, which reflect changes in priorities in the functioning of the library and information sphere in the conditions of social threats. Also, general scientific (analysis, descriptive and generalization) and special (library) methods were used, which made it possible to realize the set goal. The scientific novelty of the presented work lies in the expansion of ideas about the role and significance of public libraries in Podillia in the life of communities during the difficult time of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The peculiarities of the main areas of activity of Podillia public libraries in the conditions of martial law in Ukraine are revealed. The relevance of the proposed topic is that work during the period of martial law in Ukraine shifted the emphasis on the priority of the basic functions of libraries, because they quite naturally, as socially oriented institutions, focused on the consolidation of the Ukrainian people on the way to Victory over the treacherous invader, which significantly increased their social role and positively affected their responsibility to society in general. Conclusions. It is proved that today the public libraries of Podillia are free public cultural and educational institutions that quickly provide open access to their own funds, information and knowledge for community residents (from preschoolers to the elderly, people with special needs) and all categories of remote users. successfully satisfy educational, leisure, spiritual, informational, educational, socialization and other needs of readers, try to "be everything to everyone". The priority of universal values in the activity of public libraries of Podillia, which in the conditions of martial law function in line with all-Ukrainian trends, put new tasks on the agenda, which are implemented through the active introduction of innovative forms, especially in the multimedia environment.
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The purpose of the article is research and analysis of the effectiveness of interaction with library and archival funds in the context of modern information and communication technologies. Not only the general aspects of using library resources, but also the methods of searching for scientific information are analysed. It is also expected to provide specific and detailed recommendations aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of interactions with scientific foundations. Current opportunities for using library resources are considered, considering modern requirements for information technologies and communication standards. The article sets itself the task of revealing not only general principles but also important details of working with these funds, in particular emphasising optimal strategies for searching for scientific information. The research methodology is based on the analysis of the spectrum of scientific literature, covering theoretical and practical foundations in the field of using library and archival resources. The methods used for finding scientific information are not limited to traditional sources, including various databases and catalogues, as well as innovative information and communication technologies. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the improvement of strategies and approaches to the use of library and archival funds, where the main emphasis is placed on the use of advanced information and communication technologies. The article reveals the potential of these technologies for effective search and use of scientific information, emphasising the importance of introducing innovations into the field of research. Conclusion. The results of the study indicate the need for constant adaptation of methods of working with library and archival funds to the requirements and capabilities of information technologies. The use of various databases and other information resources is key to improving the availability of scientific information and ensuring the efficient work of researchers and students. This approach contributes to the development of the scientific community, and its implementation helps to highlight the importance of innovation in ensuring successful work in the fields of scientific research and higher education.
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The article is a result of the work started in 2022 and aimed at creating “The List of Polish historical journals, rated by the Pracownia Naukoznawstwa IHN PAN (Science Studies and Science-of-Science Divion of the Institute for History of Science, Polish Academy of Sciences)”. The list contains an integrated and transparent technico-bibliometric evaluation of journals.The article presents the results of the review of 216 Polish journals in the field of history and archival science, in terms of their technical and bibliometric achievements, as evaluated by the Pracownia Naukoznawstwa IHN PAN (2021) on a scale of 0–200 points.The results were compared with the ministerial scores according to the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021 and July 17, 2023.
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In this paper we will describe one of the most ambitious projects of the General Directorate of the Archives in the last years. After the successful accomplishment of the process of digitalization and on-line service, the coming project is the construction of the archival museum, a specific museum typology that aims to inform the vast public about the archival treasures.
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In the age of globalization and information technology, archives and archival cultural heritage are essential for understanding and studying the history and culture of a region. Regional cooperation can help in collecting important documentation, preserving and restoring archival materials, and promoting cultural heritage, thus contributing to the consolidation of the cultural identity of a region. Another advantage of regional cooperation is that it can help in exchanging information and expertise. This exchange can improve archival practices and enhance access to archival materials. Such cooperation can also help in improving the capacity of small archives and raising public awareness of the importance of archives and cultural heritage. To achieve these goals, it is important for regions to have a common strategy for archives and archival cultural heritage. This plan should include several key points, including improving archival infrastructure, improving access to archival materials, increasing cooperation between archival institutions in the region, and raising professional human capacity. In conclusion, this cooperation can help in collecting, preserving, and promoting archival materials and cultural heritage, to improve the internal systems of archives.
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At the beginning of the 20th century, the methods of collection protection used by Austrian librarians were related to the availability of materials used for this purpose, i.e., natural, chemical and biological agents. The primary preventive measure was maintaining library cleanliness (reading rooms and storerooms) and extensively vacuuming dust, mold, and dirt from objects. Among living organisms, mold, fungi, and insects were the greatest threat to library collections. Librarians used chemical fungicides (e.g., thymol and formalin) and proposed four methods for destroying insects: mechanical, chemical, physical, and biological. All activities undertaken by Austrian librarians indicate the awareness of the need to protect historical collections and the related use of old and new methods for securing collections.
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This article attempts to answer the question whether the websites of large Polish libraries apply principles of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). The study was conducted in four areas, including as follows: 1. study of key words (key word research, key word usage & key word density); 2. analysis of the on-page factors (content & technology); 3. analysis of off-page factors (backlinks & social media); 4. analysis of metrics reputation (brand & confidence metrics). The first area of research is based on the data generated from Google Adwords for the year 2014 (7.411.387 queries, 801 phrases); for subsequent areas material was provided by technical analysis of 13 most visited websites of libraries located in four major academic cities (Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw). In the article the author examined in detail key words/ phrases, by which users search for local academic libraries, and also examined how the selected libraries’ websites implement SEO guidelines. The point of reference in the diagnosis of current factors were correlation reports of companies: Searchmetrics (SEO Ranking Factors and Rank Correlations 2014, 2015) and MOZ (Search Engine Ranking Factor 2015). Empirical research was based on data as of February 2015.
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Evaluation, which is an important part of the design process of a digital library, is essential in the process of improving the functionality of the library and recognition of users needs. The article presents an analysis of Polish and foreign literature, published mainly between 2000 and 2012, on evaluation of digital libraries, including the concepts of selections of digital library’s elements for evaluation, and also on criteria and methods of evaluation. The user- and system-centered approach to digital library evaluation were described. Among the presented evaluation methods, the user interface usability evaluation was highlighted as a popular and frequently used method, especially in researches conducted abroad. Additionally, user interface usability evaluation methods and holistic model of digital library evaluation were presented. The literature analysis includes researches conducted by Saracevic, Blandford, Borgman, Buchanan and Salako, Chowdhury and Chowdhury, Fuhr, Hang, Jeng, Kelly, Kochang, Janiak and Krakowska, Xie, Tsakonas, Kapidakis and Papatheodorou.
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