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November/December 2016: Le Yang

TDL Member Profile: Le Yangphoto of Le Yang

The November/December TDL Member Profile features Le Yang, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Texas Tech University. Below is the full member profile with background information and a question and answer session with Le.

 

Background

Education

  • M.L.I.S.: Graduate School of Library & Information Studies, University of Rhode Island
  • M.A.: Department of Communication Studies, University of Rhode Island
  • B.E.: Department of International Economics & Trade, South China University of Technology 

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Librarian, Digital Initiatives & Metadata, Texas Tech University
    • Supervise digital lab of 2 FTE & 15+ PTE student assistants
    • Explore solutions and develop digital systems for digital files of different formats
    • Develop digital resources collections in DSpace, CONTENTdm, Media Wiki, and SAVE
    • Research metadata, indexing effects, and Internet discoverability of digital collections
    • Implement effective metadata basedon the research results and analytics report
    • Develop metadata templates and crosswalks of MARC, Dublin Core, LCSH, and OAI-PMH
    • Optimize metadata workflow, publishing model, and digitization process
    • Promote digital lab service campus-wide and outreach for collaboration
    • Teach data management seminars and provide consultations for federal grant proposals

Professional Affiliations

  • American Library Association (ALA), 2013 – Present
  • Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), 2013 – Present
  • Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), Life Member
  • International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS), 2008 – 2015

Refereed Publications

  • Perrin, J., Winkler, H., Daniel, K., Barba, S., & Yang, L. (2017). Know Your Crowd: A Case Study in Digital Collection Marketing. The Reference Librarian. (In Press)
  • Perrin, J., Yang, L., Barba, S., Winkler, H. (2017). All that Glitters Isn’t Gold: The Complexities of Usage Statistics as an Assessment Tool for Digital Libraries. The Electronic Library, 35(1). (In Press)
  • Yang, L. (2016). Making Search Engines Notice: An Exploratory Study on Discoverability of DSpace Metadata and PDF. Journal of Web Librarianship, 10(3), 147-160. [DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2016.1172539]
  • Yang, L., & Zeng, Q. (2016). Autofill Browser Extension: A User-friendly Solution to Optimize Metadata Workflow in Digital Repositories. Journal of Library Metadata, 16(1), 44-52. [DOI: 10.1080/19386389.2016.1167496]
  • Yang, L., & Fu, L. (2016). Changemaking in the New Librarianship. In B. L. Eden (Ed.). Envisioning our Preferred Future (pp. 209-228). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. 
  • Yang, L., Ketner, K., Luker, S., & Patterson, M. (2016). A Complete System for Publishing Music-related ETDs: Technology Development and Publishing Model. Library Hi Tech, 34(1), 151-163. [DOI: 10.1108/LHT-10-2015-0096]
  • Yang, L. (2016). Metadata Effectiveness in Internet Discovery: An Analysis of Digital Collection Metadata Elements and Internet Search Engine Keywords. College & Research Libraries, 77(1), 7-19. [DOI: 10.5860/crl.77.1.7]
  • Yang, L., & Henry, C. (2015). How ARL Academic Libraries Present Open Web Resources: A Proposed Solution to Address Discoverability. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 41(5), 629-635. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2015.06.018]
  • Perrin, J., Winkler, H., & Yang, L. (2015). Digital Preservation Challenges with an ETD Collection: A Case Study at Texas Tech University. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 41(1), 98-104. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2014.11.002]
  • Yang, L., & Perrin, J. (2014). Tutorials on Google Analytics: How to Craft a Web Analytics Report for a Library Web Site. Journal of Web Librarianship, 8(4), 404-417. [DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2014.944296]

Professional Writing

  • Yang, L. (2016). Ensuring Balance when Evaluating Search Engines. Journal of Web Librarianship, 10(3), 234-235. [DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2016.1204188]
  • Yang, L., & Quinn B. (2015). Why Are University Libraries Consulting Data Management? Scholarly Messenger. [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/scholarly-messenger/2015/August/libraries-data-mgmt.php]
  • Yang, L. (2015). Why is Data Management Important? Scholarly Messenger. [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/scholarly-messenger/2015/July/data-mgmt-important.php]
  • Yang, L. (2015). What is Data Management? Scholarly Messenger. [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/scholarly-messenger/2015/June/data-management.php]
  • Yang, L., & Perrin, J. (2013). Library Website Google Analytics Report: An External Review from Digital Resources. [http://hdl.handle.net/2346/58337]

Select Presentations 

(*indicates invited presentations)

  • Author & Presenter*. (2016). Get Ready for the Transformation of Academic Libraries: Innovative Technology and Service at Texas Tech University Libraries. Chinese Library Annual Conference – Annual Conference of the Library Society of China and the Chinese Library Exhibition, Tongling, Anhui, China.
  • Moderator & Panelist*. (2016). Panel: Introduction to Peer Review Process of Refereed Journals in the Profession of Library and Information Science. Chinese Library Annual Conference – Annual Conference of the Library Society of China and the Chinese Library Exhibition, Tongling, Anhui, China.
  • Panelist*. (2016). Streaming Audio & Video Experience (SAVE): A Solution to Publish Music-related ETDs. Texas Conference on Digital Libraries, Austin, TX.
  • Interpreter*. (2015). Libraries & Technology: Characteristics Past, Present, and Future. (Presented by Dr. Bella Karr Gerlich). Seventh Conference of the China and America CALA 21st Century Librarian Seminar, Yunnan, China.
  • Author & Presenter. (2014). Tutorials on Web Analytics: How to Conduct a Web Analytics Report on the Library Website. Texas Library Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.
  • Author & Presenter. (2013). Perspectives on Preservation Strategies for Digital Content: Lessons Learned. Texas Conference on Digital Libraries, Austin, TX. [http://hdl.handle.net/2346/62391]

Poster Sessions

(*indicates award received)

  • Author & Presenter. (2016). Library Services to the Underserved Community: Cases on Diversity, Information Literacy & Outreach. American Library Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
  • Author & Presenter. (2015). CALA: Serving Diverse Populations. American Library Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  • Author & Presenter. (2015). Introduction of CALA-CALSYS Academic Resources and Repository System. Chinese American Librarians Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  • Author & Presenter. (2015). CALA Southwest Chapter Introduction & Programs. Chinese American Librarians Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  • Author*. (2013). A Complete ETD Paradigm: The Workflow from Submission to Preservation at Texas Tech University. Digital Library Federation Forum, Austin, TX [http://hdl.handle.net/2346/59245]

Technological Development

  • Co-Investigator. (2016). Sharing and Helping Academics Prepare for Education Success (SHAPES). Development of the first interlibrary loan protocol and platform for 3D models and 3D objects. The database allows member institutions to create, discover, request, upload, and deliver 3D models for instruction and research purpose. The project is funded by TSLAC for development and pilot implementation.
  • Project Manager.  (2015). Streaming Audio & Video Experience (SAVE). Invention of the first submission and publishing solution system for music-related electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) and copyrighted multimedia collections. SAVE includes an authenticated streaming multimedia player, a responsive-design user interface, and a web-based submission and management system. SAVE is currently used for digital curation of ETD recitals and faculty recitals. 

Research Grants

  • Co-PI. 13%. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. SHAPES: Sharing and Helping Academics Prepare for Education Success. $74,406. [Sep. 1, 2016 – Aug. 31, 2017]

Other Grants

  • Chinese American Librarians Association. Chapter Presidents Travel Grant. [Jun. 2015]
  • Texas Tech University Libraries. Internal Research Grant.[Mar. 2015]

Guest Editor

  • Information & Learning Science, Special Issue: Innovation of Information Services in the Age of “Internet Plus” (2017)
  • Journal of Web Librarianship, Special Issue: Digital Collection Metadata and Internet Discovery (2018)

Editorial Board

  • International Journal of Librarianship
  • Journal of Web Librarianship

Referee

  • International Journal of Librarianship
  • Journal of Web Librarianship
  • The Electronic Library
  • Academic Library Development and Administration in China (Ed.)

Honor Societies & Awards

  • Chinese American Librarians Association – President’s Recognition Award, 2016
  • Digital Library Federation Forum – Best Poster Presentation Award, 2013
  • Beta Phi Mu – International Library & Information Studies Honor Society, 2011
  • Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education, 2010

Certificates of Professional Training

  • ArcGIS Training Certificates – Esri, 2016
  • Leadership Academy Certificate – Chinese American Librarians Association, 2016
  • Leadership Training Certificate – Texas Tech University, 2016
  • Data Management Plans Certificate – Association of College & Research Libraries, 2015
  • Advanced DSpace Training Certificate – Texas Digital Library, 2013
  • Arrangement & Description of Electronic Records Certificate – Society of American Archivists, 2013

Professional Membership

  • American Library Association (ALA), 2013 – Present
  • Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), 2013 – Present
  • Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), Life Member
  • International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS), 2008 – 2015

Professional Volunteer Service

American Library Association

  • New Membership Round Table (NMRT) – Resume Review Service Committee, Member, 2016 – 2017
  • New Membership Round Table (NMRT) – Web Committee, Member, 2015 – 2017

Chinese American Librarians Association

  • President, 2017 – 2018, Vice President, 2016 – 2017, Incoming Vice President, 2015 – 2016 (Four-year term commitment with Immediate Past President 2018 – 2019)
  • Executive Committee, 2015 – 2019 (Four-year term commitment), Chair 2017 – 2018
  • Board of Directors, Member, 2014 – 2019
  • 2017 Annual Conference Committee, Chair, 2016 – 2017
  • Membership Committee, Co-Chair, 2015 – 2017
  • Nominating Committee, Co-Chair, 2015 – 2017
  • Election Committee, Member, 2015 – 2017
  • Sheila Suen Lai Research Grant Award Committee, Co-Chair, 2015
  • Academic Resources System Task Force, Member, 2013 – 2015
  • Southwest Chapter, President, 2014 – 2015, Vice President, 2013 – 2014 (Two-year term commitment)

Joint Council of Librarians 

  • Steering Committee, Member, 2015

Texas Electronic Thesis & Dissertation Association

  • Planning Committee, Member, 2014

International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies

  • Webmaster, 2008 – 2013

Involvement with TDL

  • 2017 TCDL Conference Committee, Member, 2016 – 2017
  • DSpace 5 Working Group, Member, 2015
  • Author & Presenter. (2016). Streaming Audio & Video Experience (SAVE): A Solution to Publish Music-related ETDs. Texas Conference on Digital Libraries, Austin, TX.
  • Author & Presenter. (2013). Perspectives on Preservation Strategies for Digital Content: Lessons Learned. Texas Conference on Digital Libraries, Austin, TX. [http://hdl.handle.net/2346/62391]

Questions and Answer

1) Why did you choose to work in libraries? 

Library and information service is experiencing a rapid revolution shaped by digital technologies, that demands newer librarians to not only master knowledge of library science, but also have a diverse discipline background, as well as the skills and adaptability of technologies. There are many undiscovered patron needs and information seeking behaviors that need to be addressed by information service in the age of digital technology, that leads to the unavoidable integration of traditional information service with innovative development. I see the great potentials of library and information service development, and I value the roles of librarians playing as an educator and a researcher for information dissemination and knowledge distribution. That’s the reason I choose to work in libraries. 

2) What projects or initiatives are you most excited about at your library?

There are many exciting and innovative projects going on at Texas Tech University Libraries. Some of these technologies and services that are developed or under developing feature cutting-edge solutions and make significant contributions to information dissemination, knowledge distribution, and research collaboration. Projects of technology and service development include Occam’s Reader an interlibrary loan platform for e-book lending, SAVE authenticated streaming system for ETD recitals and faculty recitals as well as other multimedia recordings, Book Raider a mobile app for searching book availability, OBILLSK a real-time shipment tracking system for ILL couriers, ALIEN the first library machine learning decision network, SHAPES a database for sharing 3D objects and modeling, InSight a digital solution to remote rare book research, Immersive VR service for anatomy classes, etc.

3) What is your most memorable TDL experience?

I attended and presented at two TCDL and learned a lot from colleagues of other institutional members. I feel like TDL is like a big family for academic libraries in Texas and the TCDL is like an annual family reunion, where I so much enjoyed interacting with all kinds of educators from Texas as well as from other states. The casual gatherings are a memorable experience to me because I was able to eventually get together with many colleagues who I had previously communicated a lot through emails but never met in person.