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Item Comparative Analysis of Structured Light Scanning and Photogrammetry for 3D Digitization of Costume Collections: Towards a Model for Best Practices(2022-06) Cloet, AlisonThe purpose of this mixed methods study is to develop best practices in workflows and equipment specifications for 3D digitization of costume. Recent advancements in 3D technologies are providing new means of preserving and disseminating cultural and historical collections. However, the comparison of structured light scanning and photogrammetry (structure from motion) for 3D imaging costume has received little attention. This research proposes a model for best practices in 3D imaging costume to advance digitization practices for cultural institutions. A review of the literature discussed previous developments in digitization of costume collections. Research activities were completed in two phases using a mixed methods design. First, structured light scanning and photogrammetry were compared to evaluate the advantages and limitations of both technologies for 3D digitization of costume. One Swedish folk costume and one contemporary blouse were selected as appropriate candidates to evaluate the performance of these technologies. Second, three institutions with costume collections participated in interviews to discuss the feasibility of 3D digitization of costume. Data were analyzed according to qualitative descriptions of 3D model texture, color, and geometry quality. In addition, 3D models were analyzed using descriptive statistics to report metadata and color accuracy. Qualitative interviews were coded using thematic content analysis. The results of the comparative 3D models revealed both technologies had strengths and weakness in capturing an accurate representation of the real object. Structured light scanning delivered high precision of geometry, but had lower resolution of texture and color. By comparison, photogrammetry provided photorealistic texture and color, but lower accuracy of geometry. Both techniques encountered distortions due to challenging materials, such as reflective and dark surfaces. Moreover, neither technology had a greater accuracy capturing the true color of the real object. The results of the qualitative interviews revealed the state of the art in collections digitization may not be positioned for 3D practices just yet. Smaller institutions continue to face significant barriers to 2D digitization, such as funding and access to equipment. While there is interest in 3D digitization, further work needs to be done to establish 3D digitization standards and imaging guidelines. The findings of this study contribute to advancing best practices in 3D digitization of costume collections. The recommendations discuss the feasibility according to accessibility, usability, and performance of 3D scanning and photogrammetry for digital preservation of costume. By expanding the knowledge of 3D imaging techniques for costume collections, best practices in 3D digitization will support institutions in advancing preservation and accessibility for research, teaching, and public programming.Item Grief Counseling Best Practices at University Counseling Centers: Current Preparedness and Future Directions(2015-08) Kim, Yang-Hyang (Ryoka)Studies indicate that bereavement is a more commonly experienced phenomenon among traditional aged college students than is generally assumed (Balk, 2008). In addition to their unique developmental tasks, bereaved students are also burdened with additional stressors, such as pressure to stay academically strong, sense of social isolation, as well as psychological and physical disturbances triggered by the death loss (Neimeyer, Laurie, Mehta, Hardison, & Currier, 2008; Stroebe, Schut, & Stroebe, 2007). The present study aimed to explore four research questions associated with grief counseling best practices in university settings. These questions are: 1) How did clinicians become interested in the area of grief and loss (origin of interest)?; 2) How prepared are UCCs in supporting grieving students (current preparedness)? 3) What are the criteria for grief counseling best practices at UCCs (areas of grief counseling best practices)?; and 4) What can UCCs and their grief specialists do to provide best practices in supporting grieving students (future directions)? After obtaining approval from the University of Minnesota Institutional Review Board, a total of 38 university counseling clinicians with special interests in grief counseling were invited to participate in the current study. Eight participants completed a 60-90 minute semi-structured phone interview, consisting of six demographic questions and 10 interview questions related to the research questions. The data were qualitatively analyzed with a team of researchers, following the Consensual Qualitative Research method (CQR; Hill, Thompson, & Williams, 1997; Hill et al., 2005). As a result, nine major themes, called domains, were rendered. These domains were the following: Domain 1: Origin Of Interest; Domain 2: Grief Counseling Training And Preparation; Domain 3: Available Grief Support; Domain 4: Therapist's Characteristics; Domain 5: College-Specific; Domain 6: Perception Of Readiness; Domain 7: Importance Of Grief Services; Domain 8: Areas Of Grief Counseling Best Practices; and Domain 9: Future Directions. In the discussion section, clinical implications of the results are addressed under the framework of the four research questions. For Origin of Interest, the results suggested that both personal and professional events contributed to the development of participants' interest in grief counseling. In particular, participants highlighted the influence of unplanned life events. For Current Preparedness, participants noted mixed levels of preparedness, both within themselves and for sites. Limited resources and staff availability were frequently addressed across participants. For Best Practices, the results indicated eight areas of grief counseling best practices: 1) Self-Awareness, 2) Debunking Myths, 3) Self-Care, 4) Emotional Tolerance, 5) Staying Current with Grief Education and Training, 6) Multicultural Competencies, 7) Assessment, and 8) Comprehensive Support. These suggested areas were examined in relation to the findings of existing literature. Lastly, Future Directions of grief counseling best practice were discussed. The results indicated four areas of improvement, including Grief Groups, Grief Training, Collaborations with Other Offices, and Outreach and Workshops. Specific suggestions and possible challenges in making proposed changes were further discussed. Limitations of the present study and suggestions for future research were also discussed.Item My Health Minnesota: Electronic Health Library: Best Practices Survey(2008-04-21) Aspinall, Erinn EIn 2008, the University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries, in partnership with MINITEX Library Information Network (MINITEX), explored the feasibility of providing online access to a core set of clinical knowledge resources to health professionals in Minnesota. As part of this research, an online questionnaire was developed to determine best practices. Respondents were recruited based on their membership in the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, which represents libraries throughout the United States and Canada. Findings were used to identify best practices in the following categories: population served, information resources, technology/access, funding models, and sustainability.