The Library is a centralized repository of information on the learn-and-work ecosystem. The information is of three types:
Publicly available information. Examples include descriptions of initiatives and organizations that are working to improve the learn-and-work ecosystem.
Value-added content—that is, resources developed by our Library Team, which includes commissioned researchers and writers. Examples of value-added content include articles on topics in the ecosystem that are informed by literature review and survey research used to develop the ontology for the Key Components of the ecosystem.
Wiki-model content—that is, information obtained through an open-access process for submissions and edits provided by our community of users. Wiki-model content is brought to the attention of the library through a submitted form.
Every item entered into the Library is coded by the Library Team according to various categories. This coding system organizes the information into several searchable datasets.
Primary Categories
Type | Describes | Criteria |
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Key Components | The 12 crucial elements of the learn-and-work ecosystem, facilitating seamless individual navigation and informed public engagement | defined_by == “key-components” |
Stakeholder groups | The diverse community of stakeholders working across the 12 areas of the ecosystem | defined_by == “stakeholders” |
Entity Types
Subtype | Describes | Criteria |
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Archive Items | Historical documents, including languishing or disappearing websites, important for research stakeholders | entity_type == “archive-items” |
Glossary | Concise definitions of terms and concepts crucial to the learn-and-work ecosystem | entity_type == “glossary” |
Initiatives | Key projects working to improve the learn-and-work ecosystem | entity_type == “initiative” |
Organizations | Alliances and intermediary organizations focused on various areas of the learn-and-work ecosystem | entity_type == “organization” |
Topics | Important subjects or themes defining the learn-and-work ecosystem | entity_type == “topic” |
The Library is built to facilitate multiple types of searches. Some users will come to the Library knowing what topic(s) they are looking for; others will be unsure what questions to ask and simply wish to understand the learn-and-work ecosystem. To serve all types of users, the Library offers several ways to search for information—all consistent with general searching techniques of other databases and libraries.