Join us for an overview of one of their recently completed projects. Bahnemann will provide an in-depth explanation of her recent collection gap analysis work for MDL. Beginning with a review of the report, they will discuss the initial project charge, the methodology employed, and present the initial set of recommendations for future growth and expansion. The presentation will also include a discussion of the limitations of this kind of work, the efficacy in evaluating the outcomes, and the proactive strategies employed to reduce the subjective nature of collection analysis work. The session will conclude with strategies for getting started on conducting your own collection gap analysis and developing new strategies for collection growth and expansion.
Greta Bahnemann is currently the Metadata Librarian for the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL.) Greta is responsible for implementing current metadata standards and best practices for MDL. In addition, she trains MDL partner organizations in best practices for metadata creation. She also serves as the metadata lead for MDL's standardized Rights Statements work. Greta also develops digital storytelling projects for MDL including online exhibits and the MDL Primary Source Sets program. Greta holds a BA from the University Minnesota, Morris, a MA from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture, and a MLIS from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Jason Roy is currently the Director of Digital Library Services at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Jason supports the creation of and access to research and scholarly material in digital form from across the campus community. Jason manages the Libraries’ digitization unit as well as several digital library development projects, including the Ojibwe People’s Dictionary, UMedia, and the Libraries’ online exhibits. He also provides technical leadership for Umbra Search African American History. Jason is also the project lead for the Minnesota Digital Library – Digital Public Library of America collaboration. Jason has conducted numerous workshops and speaks frequently on the subject of digital libraries and initiatives. Jason holds a B.A. from the University of Oregon and an M.B.A. from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.