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An academic analysis of BVI and its practical application
DELIVERING Impact with Digital Resources is a guide to using the Balanced Value Impact Model (BVI), as well as other evidence-based methods, which explores strategies in the context of digital systems, cul- tural economies and the attention economy. There is so much printed material and so few resources for digitisation; content select- ed has to satisfy information needs as well as delivering benefits and having an impact on the wider community of users. Primary measures for collection impact have been statistics and anecdotes, outputs rather than outcomes; impact assessment addresses this. The book introduces and defines digital values, and provides direction for deliv- ering and sustaining impact from the digital content of memory institutions. The context of impact assessment and an exploration of its usage are considered. The five core stages of BVI are described allowing the reader to adapt them for design and implementation within their own institution or individual situation. This is an updated BVI that enables the provision of evidence-based arguments demonstrating social and eco- nomic benefits. A review of the current state of the art is deliv- ered through 12 international case studies. These include: the British Library; Canadian Libraries; the Wales Digital Heritage Programme; the
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Exploring the field of visual literacy to promote reading
Tanner, Simon. Delivering Impact with Digital Resources: planning strategy in the attention economy. London: Facet Publishing, 2020. 244 pp. ISBN 978 1 8560 4932 0. £51.
National Library of Australia; digital library projects in Bangladesh; strategies, value and innovation at the SMK (Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark); and an extended case study for the Wellcome Library, London. This book is both an academic analysis of the theory and practice of BVI as well as a study of its prac- tical application and, as such, its audience is both those managing digital collections in the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) sector as well as Library and Infor- mation Studies students.
Barbara Band Library Consultant and Trainer
THIS book achieves the aim of introducing visual literacy, with best practice and research to showcase the subject as a tool for promoting reading. But it is also so much more than that – Philip Pulman’s Foreword and Nick Sharratt’s Afterword are sandwiched around a wealth of contributions from many authors, illustrators and librarians. Surveying the list of acknowledgements as you start the book acts is inspi- ration in itself, with so many familiar names from the world of children’s literature. Definitions of visual literacy are given, emphasising the importance of images to convey messages in their own right, as well as the role they have in enhancing written communi- cation. Insight is shared into how key techniques are used in the industry to enhance visual literacy including the use of layout, images bleeding off the page and the role of colour in conveying emotions.
Quotes from interviews with practitioners are peppered throughout the book and help bring it alive – contributions from so many different voices is one of the features that made me enjoy this book so much. Short case studies are included to illustrate how authors and illustrators have used different techniques and to what effect, and how teachers have been inspired to do activities with their classes.
Stages in reading development are outlined, and how important it is for children to engage with,
Hope, Jake. Seeing Sense: visual literacy as a tool for libraries, learning and reader development. London: Facet Publishing, 2020. 224 pp. ISBN 978 1 7833 0441 7. £40.
and enjoy, reading at all stages, creating an environment where they have freedom to explore stories and illustrations, form- ing a launchpad for creating their own work. Issues around visual representation and inclusion are explored includ- ing cultural diversity, empathy and mental health, and the key role played by awards such as CILIP’s Kate Greenaway award and the Children’s Laureate position. This book is suitable for any lover of illustrations and reading, as well as librari- ans seeking inspiration for how to promote stock, or budding illustrators and authors want- ing hints and tips of things to consider in the field of visual literacy.
Suzie Williams
Academic Liaison Librarian University of Sunderland
April-May 2021
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