Friday, October 5, 2007
Google Docs
Ok, and yet again I have created another online account with a password. I can see how easy this one was. I still need to have a certain level of security knowing my software is downloaded on my computer versus my stuff being out there on the web.
The Sandbox
Hello Fellow Harford County Public Library 23 Things people - I am heading towards the finish line of this project and that is a favorite thing. Other favorite things include sunsets, dinner with friends, my kid's smiles, hugs, sitting on the beach, laughing, learning, loving. May sound corny but hey what really matters? Oh, and a gelati from Ritas!
And now I realize that I have added my blog to the Library Sandbox. Uggh! For the whole world to see
And now I realize that I have added my blog to the Library Sandbox. Uggh! For the whole world to see
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Wikis
I struggle with the accuracy found on wikis. I could see using them if I knew the "authors." I would not use them as a research tool.
The Future of Libraries
Read all articles. Liked the Icebergs the best pulling the following information. He talks about change: All are remnants of a bygone information age, practices and attitudes that no longer make sense but which we have difficulty letting go.
The Just in Case Collection: Building a comprehensive collection of materials that anticipates the user’s every need (without providing wastefully where no need exists) has always been problematic, but it was an approach that made sense when information was available only in print formats, and was therefore difficult, expensive and slow to distribute.
Reliance on user education: We need to focus our efforts not on teaching research skills but on eliminating the barriers that exist between patrons and the information they need, so they can spend as little time as possible wrestling with lousy search interfaces and as much time as possible actually reading and learning.
The come to us library model: We have to be a bit more humble in the current environment, and find new ways to bring our services to patrons rather than insisting that they come to us—whether physically or virtually.
This opened my eyes to the necessity of navigating the www. I wish it wasn't so complicated!
The Just in Case Collection: Building a comprehensive collection of materials that anticipates the user’s every need (without providing wastefully where no need exists) has always been problematic, but it was an approach that made sense when information was available only in print formats, and was therefore difficult, expensive and slow to distribute.
Reliance on user education: We need to focus our efforts not on teaching research skills but on eliminating the barriers that exist between patrons and the information they need, so they can spend as little time as possible wrestling with lousy search interfaces and as much time as possible actually reading and learning.
The come to us library model: We have to be a bit more humble in the current environment, and find new ways to bring our services to patrons rather than insisting that they come to us—whether physically or virtually.
This opened my eyes to the necessity of navigating the www. I wish it wasn't so complicated!
Del.icio.us
Well, once again I am lost in cyberspace. I wish I could have had a private tutor for this project. Tagging sounds wonderful. However, I personally do not want to share my stuff with all the world. Call me crazy.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
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