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Libraly Journal ›› 2024, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (393): 50-58.

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Enhancing Audiovisual Collections Repository Constructionin University Libraries: A Study on IIIF A/V Specificationsand Avalon System

Zhang Yi, Xiong Zequan, Hu Xiaoming, Chen Dan(East China Normal University Library)   

  • Online:2024-01-15 Published:2024-01-31
  • About author:Zhang Yi, Xiong Zequan, Hu Xiaoming, Chen Dan(East China Normal University Library)

Abstract:

With the continuous improvement of China’s network infrastructure, audiovisual media hasgained significant popularity among the younger generation, posing challenges for libraries primarilyfocused on textual resources. This study aims to explore the current status of audiovisual resourcecollections construction in domestic and international university libraries. Taking inspiration fromthe successful experiences of the IIIF specification in managing image resources and the practices ofvarious audiovisual preservation communities, this research proposes a method for audiovisual resourcemanagement in Chinese university libraries based on the IIIF A/V and open-source software. An empiricalstudy is conducted by analyzing the practices of audiovisual resource preservation, streaming mediapublication, timeline bubble annotation, transcription, audiovisual structuring, and open sharing at EastChina Normal University Library.