http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/333 Search the Channel search http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/simple-search http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/286 Title: Semantic Search Engine in Institutional Repository: An Ontological Approach <br/> <br/>Authors: Maizatul Akmar, Ismail; Mashkuri, Yaacob; Sameem, Abdul Kareem; Ahmad Haris, Abdul Halim <br/> <br/>Abstract: In Malaysia, the majority of electronically enabled academic related literature have increased in number. As the concept of Institutional Repository (IR) is relatively new, these collections of literature would definitely be a contributor to the IR contents. A recent study shows positive feedback from students towards establishing an IR in local universities. This paper explores the problems in searching text-based content in the context of IR. The problem with generic search engine is that it will retrieve irrelevant results and users need to spend more time filtering the information that will suit them most. The absence of semantic relations in the collections of academic related publication would result in a penalty as the process of exploring the contents will expand to all occurrences of a given word(s) and may retrieve irrelevant information as term(s) can have different meanings. Clearly, a specialize search engine which can elaborate search queries semantically to find conceptual relations between documents (i.e. the ontology) and retrieve related articles in a more efficient way is highly in need. This paper discusses related researches on providing semantic search in text corpus. Next, a proposal in refining an ontology construction process is discussed. Finally, the paper concludes with future directions of research in this area <br/> <br/>Description: Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/285 Title: Creating a Persian Ontology through Thesaurus Reengineering for Organizing the Digital Library of the National Library of Iran <br/> <br/>Authors: Fariborz, Khosravi; Alireza, Vazifedoost <br/> <br/>Abstract: One of the most important features in a digital library is the information retrieval system. Giving semantic search capability to such system is the goal of research in current decade. Semantic search requires establishing knowledge enabled by intelligent inferences based on an ontology. There is currently no ontology for the Persian language. Since the creation of an ontology from scratch is time consuming it was decided to reengineer a current thesaurus in the Persian language named ASFA to create the ontology using an automatic ontology learning methods. This methodology is proposed in this paper. This ontology will be used to organize contents in digital library of the National Library of Iran. <br/> <br/>Description: Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/284 Title: Towards a Highly Configurable Data Mining Middleware through Metadata Approach for Access to Unlimited Data Sources <br/> <br/>Authors: Lai Ee Hen; Sai Peck Lee <br/> <br/>Abstract: Information stored in a consumer database has become a valuable asset for an organization in today’s information age. It houses vital, hidden information that can be extracted using data mining tools to solve real-world problems in engineering, science, and business. However, due to the rapidly increasing data, data mining tools face substantial challenges in extracting information from data sources such as XML, relational databases, flat files, spreadsheets and so forth. Worst still, these data sources might reside on different locations across different boundaries. Therefore, in order to support new data sources, data mining tools need to provide the flexibility to access the wide range of data sources through straightforward configurations. In this paper, we provide an overview of a proposed data mining middleware known as Java-based Data Mining Middleware which extensively makes use of such configurations through metadata and XML to access unlimited data sources that reside on different locations. Additionally, the proposed middleware also supports a wide range of data mining techniques through trouble-free configurations. Additional data sources and data mining techniques can simply be plugged into the middleware programmatically and non-programmatically. <br/> <br/>Description: Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/283 Title: Understand Users: Factors that Affect Users’ Perception of a Website’s Quality <br/> <br/>Authors: Yun-Ke Chang; Hwee-Ming Lam; Chooi-Chin Liew; Morales-Arroyo, Miguel A. <br/> <br/>Abstract: With the growing amount of information available on the Internet and affordable IT product and services, people tend to go online when they have information needs. Information literacy initiatives often times focus on educating public in how to evaluate and verify information in various formats such as text, image, audio and video. One important issue in conducting any instructional methodology is to understand the status of the minds of the learners. The authors of this paper suggest understanding how Internet users perceive the quality of web sites is the first step in designing the content of an information literacy program so that lessons can be created to reinforce right attitude while correct inaccurate public opinions about online information. The objective of this study is not to judge users’ level of information literacy but to suggest areas that should be taken into consideration or reevaluated in information literacy initiatives. This paper reports the results of a study conducted in Singapore in an attempt to understand factors that affect users’ perception of the quality of e-commerce websites. Survey questionnaires with 90 factors were used to collect users’ perception of quality factors in eight categories. More than 100 participants of age 21 to 50 answered the survey during February and March 2007. The result of data analysis suggested that users placed high expectation in the accuracy of web site content, security, and usability. The attractiveness of a site is considered less important. However, it was observed security policy or protocols are not well communicated with users in several existing e-commerce websites in Singapore <br/> <br/>Description: Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/282 Title: Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)’s Notation 297 on Islam: A Critics and View from Indonesian Point of View <br/> <br/>Authors: Sulistyo-Basuki, L.; Alit Sri Mulyani <br/> <br/>Abstract: Two points must be considered on utilizing notation classification on Islam. One is that Indonesia is the largest Islamic country in the world, in which about 90% of 220 million people are Muslims. The other is that Indonesian libraries have been using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) since early 1950s. From Indonesian librarians point of view, the term used in 15th edition is not appropriate that is Mohammedanism and the notation given is very limited for the second largest denomination in the world. The term then changed to Islam albeit the available notations were still felt not enough for the organization of Islamic books. This paper traces and describes the effort by Indonesian librarians and Islamic libraries to improve the notation 297 of the various editions of the DDC since 1973 to 1987. In 1987 the joint declaration between Minister of Religious Affairs and Minister of Education and Culture issued an adaptation and expansion of the DDC. This version is widely used especially in public and Islamic-based-schools, Islamic higher education institutions, Islamic colleges but not in non-Islamic-denomination academic and special libraries. In 2005 the National Library of Indonesia issued its version based on DDC 22nd edition and the details of this version are explained. Based on the various versions, the authors proposed that the future adaptation and expansion should be based on the original DDC version and with that adaptation then the proposed expansion match with the international usage and practice could contribute to future DDC editions <br/> <br/>Description: In Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/281 Title: Knowledge Management Adoption and Implementation Readiness: A Case Study of the National Library of Malaysia <br/> <br/>Authors: Suraya Hamid; Jamaliah Mohammad Nayan; Zaitun Abu Bakar; Azah Anir Norman <br/> <br/>Abstract: Knowledge Management (KM) refers to a range of practices used by organizations to identify, create, represent and distribute knowledge for reuse, awareness, and learning across organizations. Libraries have always been regarded as a reader’s haven. With the proven advantages of KM, libraries are able to use this technology to improve their services and become learning organizations. KM can be used to assist librarians in changing their role to be knowledge managers. They need to constantly update or acquire new skills and knowledge to remain relevant to contemporary library environment. Libraries need to restructure their functions, expand their roles and responsibilities to effectively contribute and meet the needs of a large and diverse community and users. In this paper, we present the outcome of a survey on the perception and understanding of various aspects of KM by the librarians and staff of the National Library of Malaysia (NLM). The study investigates the current status of KM in NLM. The main objective of the survey is to discover how the organization goes about creating, disseminating and applying knowledge internally. It also tries to assess whether the working environment in the NLM supports the adoption and implementation of KM. The result of this effort can be used by other libraries and similar organizations which are considering adopting and implementing KM. <br/> <br/>Description: In Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/280 Title: Tools for Knowledge Sharing Phases among Knowledge Society: A Case Study on Indonesia Institute of Sciences (LIPI) <br/> <br/>Authors: Setiarso, Bambang <br/> <br/>Abstract: The purpose of this article is to gain a better understanding of how some tools are critical for the successful application of knowledge sharing. Knowledge sharing with some tools covers a wide range of functionalities and supports different sets of activities such as, intranet, blogger, wiki, and yahoo groups. Therefore, to achieve knowledge sharing, this work limits the field of investigation to that knowledge sharing tools such as intranet, devoted to the formalization and sharing of best practices and experiences within the organization. Usability issues are also considered when choosing the tools for knowledge sharing in order to build systems which people with limited technological skills could readily use. The paper discusses two key forms of knowledge sharing usability, interface usability and the human-computer-interaction which has helped tools that support knowledge sharing principles improve interface usability. The study covers the following phases with KS tools: (a) The tools which is quite obvious in terms of knowledge sharing from an organizational perspective such as intranet (Model I); (b) The communicative tools of knowledge sharing which is used as a means of organizing learning processes which are collaborative, cooperative and which exchange knowledge processes, such as Yahoo groups or mailing-list (Model III); (c) Knowledge sharing on certain topics, which will have major consequences on librarian’s work and the structure of information transfer institutions (Model IV and V) and is exemplified by combined functions of the intranet and internet. The outcome of this empirical study indicates that the effective development and management of KS is dependent on the interactions between internal and external factors. <br/> <br/>Description: In Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/279 Title: NLM Knowledge Bank: A Framework of Managing Knowledge in the National Library of Malaysia <br/> <br/>Authors: Suraya Hamid; Azah Anir Norman; Zaitun Abu Bakar; Jamaliah Mohammad Nayan <br/> <br/>Abstract: Knowledge Management (KM) refers to a range of practices used by organizations to identify, create, represent, and distribute knowledge for reuse, awareness, and learning across the organizations. KM is fast emerging in applications involving large repositories of data and information. Realizing the benefits and potential of KM, organizations are beginning to explore the possibilities of adopting this technology. The next imperative question that comes to mind will be; what information architecture will be the most suitable for a library. Since, a library is regarded as a bank of knowledge, ensuring security is essential. In this paper we present a plausible conceptual framework of managing knowledge for a library. In our case, we have developed an information architecture for the National Library of Malaysia (NLM). The research starts with an examination of three models of KM framework in organizations. From our analysis of these frameworks and the findings of our survey, we developed a conceptual framework for managing knowledge at NLM. This framework has some security features incorporated to meet the requirements of the NLM’s stakeholders. The results of this research work can be used by other libraries and similar organizations which are considering KM adoption and implementation. <br/> <br/>Description: In Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/278 Title: Capacity Building for Librarians during the Stage of Establishing a Modern Open Access Library at Library and Information Network Center (LINC), HanoiUniversity of Technology (HUT), Vietnam <br/> <br/>Authors: Xuan Hoan, Pham <br/> <br/>Abstract: Library and Information Network Center (LINC), Hanoi University of Technology (HUT) are in the transition from a traditional library model to a modern open access library. Capacity building for librarians becomes a key issue for this library to adapt new changes. However, librarians encounter difficulties in identifying core competencies needed to work effectively in a new environment. This study focuses on investigating LINC to define problems relating to human resource development. The application of literature review on previous studies aims at ascertaining core competencies. A particular model study for staff development at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Library, America is employed in an effort to help LINC gain a useful lesson-learned. Besides, analysis of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and STEP (Social, Technological, Economic and Political impact) models as well as change management theory are also introduced to assist library staff in coping with changes. Two major research findings have been presented in this research. A list of seven core competencies can be considered as necessary knowledge and skills during this transition stage for staff at LINC. Additionally, in an attempt to help LINC staff actively get involved in advancing needed capabilities, the study model, SWOT, STEP, and change management are integrated in this paper as useful tools. This research is expected to be a theoretical model for other academic libraries to find out core competencies for librarians in Vietnam. <br/> <br/>Description: In Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007 http://dspace.fsktm.um.edu.my/handle/1812/277 Title: NTU-IR: An Institutional Repository for Nanyang Technological University using DSpace <br/> <br/>Authors: Kurian, Jayan.C; Goh, Dion Hoe-Lian; Wheeler, Joy Lynn <br/> <br/>Abstract: In today's digital networked environment, institutional repositories play a significant role in scholarly communication. This is achieved by offering a practical and cost-effective means of preserving and disseminating an organization's intellectual output. The open and interoperable nature of institutional repositories has received widespread considerations from stakeholders of academic and research institutions world-wide. In addition to digital content preservation and dissemination, an institutional repository reflects an organization’s visibility and reputation. By carefully customizing repository functionality, an institutional repository can cater to a wide variety of information needs in a scholarly environment. This paper discusses the initial experience of designing and implementing an institutional repository at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). The paper discusses institutional repositories and describes repository features associated with content acquisition, interface design, metadata descriptors, and open-access authorization policies. We will discuss why DSpace was chosen for implementing our institutional repository, Nanyang Technological University – Institutional Repository (NTU-IR) and the unique features we plan to implement to meet the needs of our users. <br/> <br/>Description: In Building an information society for all: proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICoLIS 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 26-27 June 2007