Friday, December 5, 2008
Week 14 Post
Am I off on my numerical postings? Are we at Wk 13? I think I've lost track....
Cloud Computing and the Future of Libraries
I think that these type of services will become incredibly popular in the future. Haas and Saas seem a cost-saving alternative to the costly hardware and software that libraries, and most other institutions, implement today. A centralized locale for hardware and software frees the user from place constraints, allowing them to access information from anywhere. Because of this, I agree with Thomas Frey that libraries must transform themselves into institutions which preserve culture, instead of just being repositories for information.
I don't agree with the dramatic changes Frey suggests. I don't think changes will be as profound, or take place as fast as Frey proports, and I definitely don't think 'literacy will be dead' by 2050.
Cloud Computing and the Future of Libraries
I think that these type of services will become incredibly popular in the future. Haas and Saas seem a cost-saving alternative to the costly hardware and software that libraries, and most other institutions, implement today. A centralized locale for hardware and software frees the user from place constraints, allowing them to access information from anywhere. Because of this, I agree with Thomas Frey that libraries must transform themselves into institutions which preserve culture, instead of just being repositories for information.
I don't agree with the dramatic changes Frey suggests. I don't think changes will be as profound, or take place as fast as Frey proports, and I definitely don't think 'literacy will be dead' by 2050.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Muddiest Point 13
Open Source format is incredibly popular and gaining momentum as more and more people create digital tools to help the masses. Is the creation of a centralized Open Source Digital Library possible?-or will strict copyright laws and international boundaries forever prevent it from being created?
Week 13 Post
Weblogs: their Use and Applications in Science and Technology Libraries
Weblogs are used to streamline channels of communication. Weblogs integrate the activities of face to face interaction, e-mails, scheduling, training, other ways of communication; into one centralized location. Not only do these sites make communication more effective, they also build community.
Using a Wiki to Manage a Library Instruction Program: Sharing Knowledge to Better Serve Patrons
Wikis expand upon the concept of the Blog, allowing for asynchronous interaction of individuals who might not be able to meet, exchange ideas, otherwise. Although this article is focused on the use of Wikis in Library instruction programs, my brain kept jumping to my workplace, where many of us work opposite schedules, and communicate via emails, phone calls, face-to-face interactions, monthly meetings...what if all this information were to be condensed into a Wiki?!It would save so much time and confusion, and I wouldn't have to call the library all the time in order to verify my ever-changing schedule!
Creating the Academic Library Folksonomy: Put Social Tagging to Work at Your Institution
Basically-organizing information by way of tagging valuable and relevant websites. You can organize sites by subject...using sites like del.icio.us . This would be a great resource for libraries... It would be like organizing a virtual library from the ground up.
How a Ragtag Band Created Wikipedia
This was an inspiring talk--this web encyclopedia created from peoples' willingness to contribute something good to the world...without being paid. Wikibooks Projects is an ambitious and incredible idea.
Weblogs are used to streamline channels of communication. Weblogs integrate the activities of face to face interaction, e-mails, scheduling, training, other ways of communication; into one centralized location. Not only do these sites make communication more effective, they also build community.
Using a Wiki to Manage a Library Instruction Program: Sharing Knowledge to Better Serve Patrons
Wikis expand upon the concept of the Blog, allowing for asynchronous interaction of individuals who might not be able to meet, exchange ideas, otherwise. Although this article is focused on the use of Wikis in Library instruction programs, my brain kept jumping to my workplace, where many of us work opposite schedules, and communicate via emails, phone calls, face-to-face interactions, monthly meetings...what if all this information were to be condensed into a Wiki?!It would save so much time and confusion, and I wouldn't have to call the library all the time in order to verify my ever-changing schedule!
Creating the Academic Library Folksonomy: Put Social Tagging to Work at Your Institution
Basically-organizing information by way of tagging valuable and relevant websites. You can organize sites by subject...using sites like del.icio.us . This would be a great resource for libraries... It would be like organizing a virtual library from the ground up.
How a Ragtag Band Created Wikipedia
This was an inspiring talk--this web encyclopedia created from peoples' willingness to contribute something good to the world...without being paid. Wikibooks Projects is an ambitious and incredible idea.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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