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Before and Beyond Embedding: A Reference Fable from the National Library of Technology in Prague
Skenderija, Sasha ; Stehlík, Martin ; Houdek, Tomáš
Rewind the tape telling the story of reference services at the National Library of Technology (NTK) in Prague to 2009: a closed stacks specialized library with a long, complicated institutional history re-opens its arms to the public with a new “open stacks spirit” in an innovative building—an architectural jewel. Students (80% of all visitors) and the public embrace an inspiring space in the heart of a STEM campus and it rapidly fills with activities ranging from conferences to art exhibitions to concerts. But lost in this mélange are modern academic reference and information services. Despite being governed and financed directly by the Czech Ministry of Education, the narrative of value to academic stakeholders is shyly whispered. “We’re the flagship of Czech librarianship,” we gloat. Nothing, and almost no one, shouts: “We can help you succeed in your academic journey.” Fast-forward to 2017. In our paper, we will relate how we are weaving together the first fabrics of academic value narratives. Our story has not been linear; threads related to internal strategic planning, creation of intranets and reusable staff educational modules entwine with other threads (user-based online development, social media statements, “backward designed” instructional efforts) which we discuss using notable examples. Common to all narratives are themes of academic success, rigor, and individual engagement; internally in relation to ongoing staff development and externally, with intimate involvement (even bowling!) with colleagues and students. While our campus may not yet be fully ready for such approaches, we are now strongly declaring our value as essential players in the successful education of students.
Fulltext: idr-1106_1 -  PDF
Slides: 122-Skenderija-presentation - PDF
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European Capital of Culture project and its influence on tourism development in Pilsen and Pilsner region
Machová, Lucie ; Heřmanová, Eva (advisor) ; Kvítková, Zuzana (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on European Capital of Culture (EcoC) project and its extent of influence on tourism development in Pilsen and Pilsner region. The first chapter looks into the ECoC project. The second chapter focuses on the application for ECoC project that Pilsen sent in 2010, cultural program in Pilsen in 2015, volunteering program and mobile application invented exclusively for Pilsen EcoC 2015. The third chapter studies the extent of success and the turnout in Pilsen and Pilsner region and the changes in numbers of visitors in 2012-2015. The last chapter covers personal evaluation of parts of the project and personal evaluation of the program in 2015. The obtained results lead to certain conclusions and outlines of possible development of culture and development of tourism in Pilsen and Pilsner region.
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Koncepce rozvoje územního plánu a komunikační strategie města Otrokovic z hlediska uplatnění jednotlivých složek ekonomického a kulturního rozvoje města
Novotný, Michal ; Patočka, Jiří (advisor) ; Miklová, Alena (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is an analysis and assessment of the current communication strategy of the town of Otrokovice in the view of economic and cultural development. Another aim of the work is the assessment of a particular solution, its impact on economic and cultural development and expressing suggestions to supplement the strategy. The description and assessment of the importance of land-use planning as a part of the development of the town is included in the first part. The second part contains characteristics of particular components of economic and cultural development of the town. The analysis and assessment of the particular solution as a part of the municipal plan are included in the third part. Characteristics of potential future development and additional suggestions to the strategy are included in the last, fourth part.
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