NYPL.ORG :NYPL.ORG


The Mission :The Mission Mission Statement of the NYPL The mission of The New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, to advance knowledge, and to strengthen our communities.


The Mission :The Mission The Core Values: We inspire lifelong learning by creating more able learners and researchers. We advance knowledge by providing free and open access to materials and information that reflect New York’s global perspective. We strengthen our communities by promoting full citizenship and participation in society. (Mission NYPL)


Scope n Goals :Scope n Goals The Digital Library website was created to help fulfill the traditional mission as well as “select, collect, preserve and make accessible the accumulated wisdom of the world, without distinction as to income, religion, nationality, or other human condition.” (NYPL About).


Selection Criteria :Selection Criteria Materials already in high demand by the public Unique or very rare treasures too vulnerable for routine availability unwieldy or brittle artifacts that are difficult to serve Key holdings in particular collection strengths identified with The Library Little-known but important items from the collections deemed worthy of discovery (Selection NYPL)


Copyright :Copyright Licensing for personal use and for professional reproduction through Photographic Services and Permissions; the low-resolution web images available on the website are suitable for immediate printing or downloading to provide good-quality reference copies for a wide range of creative, research, and educational purposes. (Permission NYPL)


Permission :Permission Permissions Obtain TIFF files or prints to enhance books, magazine or newspaper article, CD-ROM, website, television program, exhibition, calendar, brochure, or promotional campaign.


Permission :Permission Digital Images Graphic or textual materials from the Library’s collections can be digitally scanned and offered as high resolution TIFF files or low-resolution JPEGs. Images are scanned at 300 dpi.


Metadata :Metadata Marc Records-Basic Records Dublin Core XML schema Library cs3 Encore (Quick Search) MODS (2004)- (WorldCat Access)


File Format :File Format Authority File Images in high-resolution, 300-1200 dpi Simultaneously, three low-resolution, 72-dpi "derivative" files are created for delivery on the web, at 150 pixels (thumbnail or index image), 300 pixels (detail view) and 760 pixels (enlargement), respectively, on the long side.


Media Types :Media Types Audio, Video and Webcasts Images, Prints and Photographs Text, Poetry, Fiction RSS Feeds: Latest posts from NYPL.org NYPL Staff:Selection,Recommendations NYPL Community: Authors, Teens, Kids, Literacy Students


NYPL on YouTube :NYPL on YouTube


eNYPL Collection :eNYPL Collection e=Electronic Video Audiobooks Music eBooks Always available Audio Books


eNYPL Collection :eNYPL Collection GOOGLE BOOKS NYPL is working with Google to offer a portion of its collection online via Google Book Search. The items being digitized in this project are chosen based on the following criteria: they are in the public domain (published before 1923) and they are in good enough physical condition to withstand scanning. The items are being scanned in their entirety and will be available to the public for free. (HELP CENTER NYPL)


Interface Features :Interface Features Search the Catalog By Keyword By Author By Title By Journal Title By Subject Beyond the Basics By Genre By ISBN By Call Number By Advanced Search By Archival Materials By Quick Search


Interface Features :Interface Features Accessibility is high throughout the entire system Keeping with Popular Technology, the Main Page Allows Drop Down Tables, Floating Tags and Video Feeds Key Word Searching/Alternative Key Phrase Quality Image Search Language Option (offering a digital collection in languages across the world).


Interface Features :Interface Features Easy Navigation Architecture Access to Audio Video and Webcasts Asynchronous Librarian Assistance Synchronous(Live Chat Service) RSS Feeds *Coming Soon* Video Chat Assistance


Evaluation :Evaluation A Superior Digital Library Kept with the Mission Statement Usability is high Accessibility is high Universal access For all ages,and nationalities Controlled Vocab Reference Services excels


Citation :Citation Hodge, Gail.(2000). Systems of Knowledge Organization for Digital Libraries: Beyond Traditional Authority Files, P.14. Arms,Caroline and Carl Fleischhauer. (2005). Factors to consider when choosing digital formats, pages 314-318. The New York Public library. http://www.nypl.org/ The New York Digital Collections. http://www.nypl.org/digital/


Visual Citation :Visual Citation New York Lions: http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/10d-18/new-york-public-library-lion-2.jpg Copyright symbol in 3-d: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lawlib/lexlibris/3d_copyright.jpg Shout it Out for your lIbrary: http://www.nypl.org/news/video/videoshout.cfm