Paper Topics
This page is contains a list of paper topics I have written papers on. In the future I hope to have the time to provide links to the papers themselves.
Douris Inc. Digitization Project RFP
A sample Request for Proposal designed to demonstrate criteria that are important to a digitization project. The RFP outlines a need for both a vendor who can create digital objects under specified requirements and a vendor who can provide an image storage and retrieval system that will fit the needs of Douris Incorporated.
Research Plan/Methodology for Availability of Computer Based Accessibility Features in Ohio Public Libraries
A culmination of several projects that, combined, represent the stages of research needed before physical research begins. Specifically the paper includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, budget, and sample surveys for a research project focused on the analysis of the amount of Ohio public library computer-based accessibility for disabled citizens.
The Optical Cartridge: Past present and future of high level computer storage media
This paper serves as an exploration of optical cartridge storage. The objective of the research is to provide a look at the past, present, and future, of optical cartridges; explaining how they work; detailing the pros and cons; and analyzing the standards that dictate production, life expectancy as well as past and future compatibility.
Information Needs and Reference Resources: American Fans of Japanese Animation
As more and more Japanese Animation is broadcast in America, libraries are seeing a need to understand the phenomenon, develop acquisition plans and extend reference services to the growing population of fans. This paper is designed to serve two roles that answer the reference services need. The first role is an introduction to Japanese Animation Fans and an analysis of their information needs. The second role is a list of reference materials with explanations of how they fill the needs specified in the first section. The end goal is to provide a reference model that can be a guide to librarians.
