Databases and Integrated Library Systems
Created "Portal to the Black Experience"
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Howard University
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Conceived and directed the construction of a research database, as part of a $210,000 IMLS grant. Portal to the Black Experience, Beta, is an open source search portal developed for researchers, teachers and the general public. This prototype contains over 2,100 names of persons of African descent and related others, along with structured biographical information, and links to networked library and archival resources.
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Ex Libris Alma /Primo VE Systems Aministrator
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Howard University, Founders Library
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I am the Alma / Primo VE systems administrator at Howard University.
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Discovery Systems Metadata Professional Collaborations
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Washington Research Library Consortium
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I served on task forces and committees that selected discovery systems and integrated library systems. Having worked out metadata issues and user interface problems, I have gained a profound appreciation and respect for the value of professional collaborations.
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Discovery Systems Metadata Creation
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Howard University, Founders Library
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As the Head of Metadata & Resource Description Services, I helped to implement two new integrated library systems, conceived of and oversaw the creation of an original relational, research database, and am responsible for all metadata migration, editing and creation.
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