1. Objectives, activities, and results of the database Lituanistika
Lina Bloveščiūnienė,
Project „Database Lituanistika“ manager,

2. Overview of this presentation
Objectives and tasks
Main database features
Database develpoment stages
Structure, content, results
Conclusions and database perspectives

3. Objectives
Provide scientific information, as well as Lithuanian scientific terminology on humanities and social sciences research, the object of which is the past and present of Lithuanian society, culture, history, nation and language as a part of European scientific production.
Implement qualitative criteria for research works, seek high quality for research works
Ensure the possibility for the researchers of the humanities and social sciences represent their works to the world community and scientists
Ensure the dissemination of information about scientific achievements at the international level
Achieve the database recognition as tool of reseachers competency

4. Tasks
Create and develop research reviewed database on Lithuanian studies with recognized evaluation methodology on humanities and social sciences and use it selecting scientific production for the database
Ensure the presentation of main data of database in two languages: Lithuanian and English
Ensure the dissemination research on Lithuanian studies as a part of world knowledge, using modern technologies of accumulation, access, processing and storage of information
Develop the competence of researchers of humanities and social sciences

5. National importance thematical database on Lithuanian studies
A priority for research on Lithuanian studies was considered:
in Law on Science and Studies in 1991
in Government resolutions
in The National Lithuanian studies development programme for

6. International database on Lithuanian studies
Researchers on Lithuanian and Baltic studies work worldwide
Historical, cultural political thematics of researchers from neighbouring countries are often closely related with Lithuanian studies thematics
Lithuanian studies is a part of European scientific production, a part of global knowledge

7. Reviewed database on Lithuanian studies
The European Union language policy promote availability of structured, expert reviewed research results corresponding to the quality requirements
Scientific community is the most important assessor of the quality of scientific work

8. Features of the database „Lituanistika“
Database reflects research works corresponding Lithuanian studies object and quality criteria and published in 2000 and subsequent years, and the thesis since 1991 
Thematics can not be distinguished in other databases and resources
Description object is research work, not publication
Detailed records about works for better search possibilities
Links and references with other publications
Expert comments and information about reviewed work evaluation in points
Constant structure of data

9. Three stages of database development
The Lituanistika database is created according to the projects supported by European structural funds. There has been three projects prepared since 2006.
In the first project (2006–2008) attention was focused on the scientific reasoning of database principles, objectives, targets, the selection and implementation of information system, as well as the initial contents of the database
The second stage (2009–2010) was devoted to consolidate researchers’ competences
The third stage (2011–2014) concentrates on database development, testing of new review methods, implementing modern ICT, seeking integration with other information systems

10. Current period tasks (2011–2014)
Accumulate research information on Lithuanian studies, assuring high quality of works accessing to the database
Assure comprehensive, integrated data about Lithuanian studies and accumulation of open full-text documents and other criteria, determining the quality of the database
Assure the integration of the database into international e-space of research information and the dissemination of the Lithuanian studies as a part of world knowledge
Clear up the general information and database development needs of HSS users
Develop the e-information management competences of HSS researchers and students
Create a citation index, allowing to apply bibliometrical methods
Assure legality of the database

11. Structure of Database Lituanistika Information System
Cataloging Submit Preservation
Cataloging
E-Objects Repository (Fedora)
Search & Delivery
Lituanistika DB WWW OPAC
Ltuanistika DB
Virtual Library (Primo)
Web Portal
Review
Citation and Bibliography
Personalities Module

12. The Main Information Sources for Lithuanian studies
LVL
Subscribed DBs
LABT
libraries catalogues & other DBs
Registered publications on Lithuanian studies
NBDB
national bibliographic database
LABT
libraries stocks
Database
Lituanistika
(LDB)
LIBIS
union catalogue
Authors’ information
Subscribed DBs
Google Scholar & systems of scientific information search
Other sources

13. Registered publications on Lithuanian studies
Does not meet the quality requirements for scientific work
Not a database object
Database
Lituanistika
(LDB) No No
Reviewed
Yes
Regulative review / Council of Project Experts

14. Publications

15. Database „Lituanistika“ contents

16. Database „Lituanistika“ contents

17. Database „Lituanistika“ contents

18. Database „Lituanistika“ contents

19. Summaries, abstracts

20. Structure of Database Lituanistika Information System
Cataloging, Submit Preservation
Cataloging
E-Objects Repository Fedora
Search & Delivery
Search Module Aleph WWW OPAC
Lituanistika DB
Virtual Library
Web Portal
Review
Citation and Bibliography
Personalities Module

21. Full Text
Licensed agreements with 117 publishers from 13 institutions

22. Open access to full text digital copies

23. Open access to research

24. Structure of Database Lituanistika Information System
Data Entry & Preservation Module
Data Entry Module Aleph GUI
E-Objects Repository Fedora
Search & Display Module
Lituanistika DB WWW OPAC
Lituanistka database
Virtual Library
Web Portal
Review Module
Citation Module
Personalities Module

25. Database search options. „Lituanistika“ database virtual library

26. Database search options. „Lituanistika“ database via WWW OPAC

27. Search in Virtual Library and Web OPAC

28. Downloads of e-Documents

29. Structure of Database Lituanistika Information System
Cataloging Submit Preservation
Cataloging
E-Objects Repository Fedora
Search & Delivery
Lituanistika DB WWW OPAC
Lituanistika DB
Virtual Library
Web Portal
Review and Administration
Citation and Bibliography
Personalities Module

30. „Lituanistika“ database portal http://lituanistikadb.lt

31. HSM mokslininkai

32. Structure of Database Lituanistika Information System
Cataloging Submit Preservation
Cataloging
E-objects Repository Fedora
Search & Deliery
Lituanistika DB
WWW OPAC
LituanistikaDB Virtual Library
Web Portal
Review and Administration
Citation and Bibliography
Personalities Module

33. Citations For descriptive and evaluative bibliometrics
For ranking lists
For citations visualisation
For information about bibliography references
For retrieval of relevant information

34. Citations

35. Citation module http://citavimas.lituanistikadb.lt

36. Citation module http://citavimas.lituanistikadb.lt

37. Citation module http://citavimas.lituanistikadb.lt

38. Top citations
top publications

39. Search possibilities using citing references

40. Structure of Database Lituanistika Information System
Cataloging Submit Preservation
Cataloging
E-Objects Repository Fedora
Search & Delivery
Search Module Aleph WWW OPAC
Lituanistika DB Virtual Library
Web Portal
Review
And Administration
Citation and Bibliography
Personalities Module

41. Conclusions
The database „Lituanistika“ has modern infrastructure devoted for strategic state tasks on Lithuanian studies
Creation of database is of great importance for qualification and competence development of scientists and researchers
More than 230 experts from study and research institutes participate in creation of database
More than 35 high quality librarians from 13 universities and academic libraries, 117 publishers also take part in the activities and creation of database

42. Perspectives
Lithuanian Government resolution about development of research fields on Lithuanian studies for 2012–2020 (2011)
New plan of implementation means of research fields on Lithuanian studies development by Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science (2013)

43. Thank You for attention!