Essays about: "Library Services"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 116 essays containing the words Library Services.

  1. 1. Book retrieval system : Developing a service for efficient library book retrievalusing particle swarm optimization

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Adam Woods; [2024]
    Keywords : Particle swarm optimization; indoor positioning system; machine learning; Wi-Fi; RSSI; RTT; artificial neural network; ADAM optimizer; Keras; TensorFlow;

    Abstract : Traditional methods for locating books and resources in libraries often entail browsing catalogsor manual searching that are time-consuming and inefficient. This thesis investigates thepotential of automated digital services to streamline this process, by utilizing Wi-Fi signal datafor precise indoor localization. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Role of Public Libraries in Countering Misinformation : A Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Britt Helen Andermann; [2023]
    Keywords : misinformation; disinformation; public libraries; democratic values; public trust; library practice; semi-structured interviews; acquisitions policy;

    Abstract : Misinformation poses a significant threat to democracy, as it undermines informed decision-making, creates distrust among citizens, and exacerbates social and political polarization. Public libraries can in theory mitigate this threat by serving as trustworthy sources of information and promoting critical thinking, but must contend with issues such as the politicization of library services, which have the potential to erode public trust in libraries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Conducting Digital Humanities Education in the Academic Libraries’ Information Literacy Class : What are the advantages and barriers if Uppsala University Library does it?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Liangyu Liu; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Humanities; Information Literacy; Academic Library; Education;

    Abstract : The emergence of digital humanities has provided humanities scholars with digital methods and tools to deal with digital materials and new possibilities for humanities research. What is more, digital humanities skills and experience help humanities students with their research and strengthen their employment prospects. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enhancing Privacy in Cookieless Web Advertising : A Comparative Study of Multi-Party Computation and Trusted Execution Environment Solutions for Private Attribution Reporting

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Victor Massy; [2023]
    Keywords : Multiparty computation; Trusted execution envrionment; Web advertising; Private attribution reporting; Flerpartsberäkning; Pålitlig exekveringsmiljö; Webannonsering; Privat attributionsrapportering;

    Abstract : The end of third-party cookies has driven the advertising market to seek new solutions. Third-party cookies were widely used to track users’ online activities across websites. However, the growing concern for privacy has led web browsers to put an end to this practice. READ MORE

  6. 5. Punctuation Restoration as Post-processing Step for Swedish Language Automatic Speech Recognition

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Ishika Gupta; [2023]
    Keywords : Transformer; BERT; KB-BERT; NLP; punctuation restoration; deep learning; neural networks;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the Swedish language, where punctuation restoration, especially as a postprocessing step for the output of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) applications, needs furtherresearch. I have collaborated with NewsMachine AB, a company that provides large-scale mediamonitoring services for its clients, for which it employs ASR technology to convert spoken contentinto text. READ MORE