Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Week Eleven Muddiest Point
I do not have a muddiest point for this week. But, I did really like the assignment in class, getting a chance to work on the XML in class was really helpful!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Week Ten Notes
1) Mischo, W. (July/August 2005). Digital Libraries: challenges and influential work. D-Lib Magazine. 11(7/8). http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july05/mischo/07mischo.html
- Internet is recreating how we find and search digital resources
- Creation of digital libraries for patron satisfaction, make searching for what you want easier.
- Useful diagrams
- Reviews the history of digital libraries, and the different projects that helped contribute. How far digital libraries have come in such a short amount of time.
- Review of the technology and solutions that the programs have overcome
- Notes of how powerful the tools digital libraries now possess
- A lot of room for improvement in the future, with constant changes in technology
- The history was really interesting, because I didn’t realize the cooperation that went into it.
- Discusses Google and Google-Scholar
2) Paepcke, A. et al. (July/August 2005). Dewey meets Turing: librarians, computer scientists and the digital libraries initiative. D-Lib Magazine. 11(7/8). http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july05/paepcke/07paepcke.html
- Talks about the digital library initiative and bringing together libraries, computer science and publication
- Improved a lot of technology for a lot of different professions
- Bringing together research and every day life
- Help with grant funding and scholarly communication
- Ups and downs of working together (since there were different goals in mind, and other outside forces including the emergence of WWW)
- Disruption of traditional work, and introduction of new technology.
- Tension between libraries and computer science
3) Lynch, Clifford A. "Institutional Repositories: Essential Infrastructure for Scholarship in the Digital Age" ARL, no. 226 (February 2003): 1-7. http://www.arl.org/newsltr/226/ir.html
- New strategy with the creation of institutional repositories, which are management services for digital materials
- Helped advance scholarly communication
- Trends and efforts brought together to create this strategy
- MIT is leader in the field with dspace (and is the model for a lot of other fields with free access software being released)
- The digital materials should reflect your institution, and many teachers are using authorship to enhance academic expereinces. Lynch believes that institutional repositories should strongly favor the work from the insutituion itself
- Using the digital world for advanced distribution and access
- Will help the ‘evolution of scholarly communication”
- There are also flaws in the system in exercising control, respect and institutional roles. Also problems with the future of technology and the speed at which this technology will be expected to advance
- Represents progress because of access, preservation, identifiers, and project management
- Developments will continue into the future
I enjoyted this article, and thought it was very well written. Lynch has a calming affect in his writing which helps increase understanding of the topic.
- Internet is recreating how we find and search digital resources
- Creation of digital libraries for patron satisfaction, make searching for what you want easier.
- Useful diagrams
- Reviews the history of digital libraries, and the different projects that helped contribute. How far digital libraries have come in such a short amount of time.
- Review of the technology and solutions that the programs have overcome
- Notes of how powerful the tools digital libraries now possess
- A lot of room for improvement in the future, with constant changes in technology
- The history was really interesting, because I didn’t realize the cooperation that went into it.
- Discusses Google and Google-Scholar
2) Paepcke, A. et al. (July/August 2005). Dewey meets Turing: librarians, computer scientists and the digital libraries initiative. D-Lib Magazine. 11(7/8). http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july05/paepcke/07paepcke.html
- Talks about the digital library initiative and bringing together libraries, computer science and publication
- Improved a lot of technology for a lot of different professions
- Bringing together research and every day life
- Help with grant funding and scholarly communication
- Ups and downs of working together (since there were different goals in mind, and other outside forces including the emergence of WWW)
- Disruption of traditional work, and introduction of new technology.
- Tension between libraries and computer science
3) Lynch, Clifford A. "Institutional Repositories: Essential Infrastructure for Scholarship in the Digital Age" ARL, no. 226 (February 2003): 1-7. http://www.arl.org/newsltr/226/ir.html
- New strategy with the creation of institutional repositories, which are management services for digital materials
- Helped advance scholarly communication
- Trends and efforts brought together to create this strategy
- MIT is leader in the field with dspace (and is the model for a lot of other fields with free access software being released)
- The digital materials should reflect your institution, and many teachers are using authorship to enhance academic expereinces. Lynch believes that institutional repositories should strongly favor the work from the insutituion itself
- Using the digital world for advanced distribution and access
- Will help the ‘evolution of scholarly communication”
- There are also flaws in the system in exercising control, respect and institutional roles. Also problems with the future of technology and the speed at which this technology will be expected to advance
- Represents progress because of access, preservation, identifiers, and project management
- Developments will continue into the future
I enjoyted this article, and thought it was very well written. Lynch has a calming affect in his writing which helps increase understanding of the topic.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Week 9 Notes
1) Martin Bryan. Introducing the Extensible Markup Language (XML) http://burks.bton.ac.uk/burks/internet/web/xmlintro.htm
This reading describes XML, extensible markup language, which is a subset of the standard markup language. It is designed for easy use to help distinguish between elements. I think the text does a good job of outlining what XML is good for, and what it is not created to help. The text also describes how and why XML is used, and the components that make up XML. Although the text was written for someone with an understanding of the material, the examples were really useful in helping me make sense of all of the information. The text also explains how you use XML for different types of elements, including tables, illustrations, etc. I think that this is a really useful resource for someone who wants to use XML and needs help getting started. There is a lot of information in this article, and took me a lot time to process, and I am still not sure I came out with a clear understanding of everything.
2) Uche Ogbuji. A survey of XML standards: Part 1. January 2004. http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/xml/library/x-stand1.html
In the introduction of this reading the large expanse of XML is described and how a lot of it can be confusing for beginners. This was defiantly good to hear, as I think a lot of the information is beyond my realm of expertise. I enjoyed this article much better than the first because the author recognizes the confusion that XML can create for new users. Although I find it very hopeful that the author believes that once you catch on to XML, that it is really easy to use. This article discusses the core technologies of XML, and the general standards in practice. The author reviews different standards and includes outside links for each subject. If I were looking more in depth on any off these subjects I would follow the author’s recommendations for resources, which is a really helpful tool.
3) Extending you Markup: a XML tutorial by Andre Bergholz http://www.computer.org/internet/xml/xml.tutorial.pdf
I was unable to locate this site; it said the information was unavailable at this time. Did anyone else have this problem?
4) XML Schema Tutorial http://www.w3schools.com/Schema/default.asp
This article reviews how to create an XML schema, and includes an example of a schema. I really liked how the article used bullets, because I think it was helpful to not be overwhelmed by language. The subject material is complicated enough, and I liked that it was simple. The text describes an XML schema as defining the legal building blocks of the XML document.
This reading describes XML, extensible markup language, which is a subset of the standard markup language. It is designed for easy use to help distinguish between elements. I think the text does a good job of outlining what XML is good for, and what it is not created to help. The text also describes how and why XML is used, and the components that make up XML. Although the text was written for someone with an understanding of the material, the examples were really useful in helping me make sense of all of the information. The text also explains how you use XML for different types of elements, including tables, illustrations, etc. I think that this is a really useful resource for someone who wants to use XML and needs help getting started. There is a lot of information in this article, and took me a lot time to process, and I am still not sure I came out with a clear understanding of everything.
2) Uche Ogbuji. A survey of XML standards: Part 1. January 2004. http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/xml/library/x-stand1.html
In the introduction of this reading the large expanse of XML is described and how a lot of it can be confusing for beginners. This was defiantly good to hear, as I think a lot of the information is beyond my realm of expertise. I enjoyed this article much better than the first because the author recognizes the confusion that XML can create for new users. Although I find it very hopeful that the author believes that once you catch on to XML, that it is really easy to use. This article discusses the core technologies of XML, and the general standards in practice. The author reviews different standards and includes outside links for each subject. If I were looking more in depth on any off these subjects I would follow the author’s recommendations for resources, which is a really helpful tool.
3) Extending you Markup: a XML tutorial by Andre Bergholz http://www.computer.org/internet/xml/xml.tutorial.pdf
I was unable to locate this site; it said the information was unavailable at this time. Did anyone else have this problem?
4) XML Schema Tutorial http://www.w3schools.com/Schema/default.asp
This article reviews how to create an XML schema, and includes an example of a schema. I really liked how the article used bullets, because I think it was helpful to not be overwhelmed by language. The subject material is complicated enough, and I liked that it was simple. The text describes an XML schema as defining the legal building blocks of the XML document.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Assignment 5: Koha
http://upitt04-staff.kwc.kohalibrary.com/cgi-bin/koha/virtualshelves/shelves.pl?viewshelf=21
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Week 8 Notes
W3schools HTML Tutorial: http://www.w3schools.com/HTML/
This tutorial teaches you about how HTML works, and how to make a webpage. It is easy to use and very open ended. It allows you to freely use and edit HTML examples. There are a lot of examples, references and quizzes to help anyone who wants to learn painlessly. It was a very interactive site.
HTML Cheatsheet: http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/reference/html_cheatsheet/
404 Error, I was unable to locate. I searched through webmonkey and was still unable to find. Anyone have better luck?
W3 School Cascading Style Sheet Tutorial: http://www.w3schools.com/css/
This site shows you how to create websites with cool effects, and save you time and energy. This tutorial is set up, again, with a very interactive interface. It has examples, quizzes, and references and is very user friendly. CSS allows you to control the style and layout of the site you are creating.
Goans, D., Leach, G., & Vogel, T. M. (2006). Beyond HTML: Developing and re-imagining library web guides in a content management system. Library Hi Tech, 24(1), 29-53.
This is a case study from Georgia State University that reported on 30 web-based research guides on management system of the library at the school. The system was designed using MySQL and ASP by the library web coordinator and web assistant. After launching, expectations were exceeded on the system, although more improvements are planned for the future. The article includes background on the library and systems, and an in-depth look at the management systems in place. The technology of the system is discussed in terms of upgrades and future goals, plus complications that the technology is creating. GSU wanted to make both librarians and students happy with the changes in the system and they concluded that it was successful.
This tutorial teaches you about how HTML works, and how to make a webpage. It is easy to use and very open ended. It allows you to freely use and edit HTML examples. There are a lot of examples, references and quizzes to help anyone who wants to learn painlessly. It was a very interactive site.
HTML Cheatsheet: http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/reference/html_cheatsheet/
404 Error, I was unable to locate. I searched through webmonkey and was still unable to find. Anyone have better luck?
W3 School Cascading Style Sheet Tutorial: http://www.w3schools.com/css/
This site shows you how to create websites with cool effects, and save you time and energy. This tutorial is set up, again, with a very interactive interface. It has examples, quizzes, and references and is very user friendly. CSS allows you to control the style and layout of the site you are creating.
Goans, D., Leach, G., & Vogel, T. M. (2006). Beyond HTML: Developing and re-imagining library web guides in a content management system. Library Hi Tech, 24(1), 29-53.
This is a case study from Georgia State University that reported on 30 web-based research guides on management system of the library at the school. The system was designed using MySQL and ASP by the library web coordinator and web assistant. After launching, expectations were exceeded on the system, although more improvements are planned for the future. The article includes background on the library and systems, and an in-depth look at the management systems in place. The technology of the system is discussed in terms of upgrades and future goals, plus complications that the technology is creating. GSU wanted to make both librarians and students happy with the changes in the system and they concluded that it was successful.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Week 7 Notes
How Internet Infrastructure Works: Jeff Tyson
-Internet is unique because it can’t be open by one person- it is a system of networks. (Hence the name internet, interconnected networks). The internet was created in 1969, and the internet society, a monitor of the internet, was created in 1992. It is a “network of networks”.
- Every computer with internet is part of the network.
- ISP- internet service provider, LAN- local area network. When you connect to one, you join their network
- POP: point of presence, NAP- Network Access Points
- Routers (little computers, networks couldn’t work w/o them) determine where to send information
- NSF: national science foundation, created backbone (T1 line to connect networks)
- IP Address- internet protocol- language of the internet
- Domain system names- automatically maps text name of IP address
- URL: Uniform Resource Locator is human readable domain name
- Names need to be unique
- Servers make the internet possible because they allow clients to use the networks
- Ports are more specific
*This article was very readable and user friendly. The examples and charts were also very helpful.
Sergie Brin and Larry Page on Google:
Video feed from 2004.
- Co-creators of Google talking about Google, search patterns, and the Google foundation. They also discussed their employees, which makes me really want to work for Google!
- It was a very impressive video because it visually allows you to see how the internet globally works. I had never seen an image like that, and it was really cool.
Andrew K. Pace. „Dismantling Integrated Library Systems“ Library Journal, vol 129 Issue 2, p34-36. 2/1/2004
- Libraries must adapt to changing technologies, updates on hardware and software programs are necessary.
- Competition of ILS systems (Integrated Library Systems) and a clash of old and new technology and the internet
- Includes compare/ contrast of the different systems and discusses the high levels of inoperability between systems
- Price plays big role, more expensive is better technology
- Commonplace is alliance with third party vendors (libraries don’t pay enough, and don’t usually have the most up to date technology?)
- Complete new system is often too complicated- but there is a need for standardization
- Interesting side note is that page two is scanned poorly; the whole picture is not visible.
- Nice, easy read and very informative.
-Internet is unique because it can’t be open by one person- it is a system of networks. (Hence the name internet, interconnected networks). The internet was created in 1969, and the internet society, a monitor of the internet, was created in 1992. It is a “network of networks”.
- Every computer with internet is part of the network.
- ISP- internet service provider, LAN- local area network. When you connect to one, you join their network
- POP: point of presence, NAP- Network Access Points
- Routers (little computers, networks couldn’t work w/o them) determine where to send information
- NSF: national science foundation, created backbone (T1 line to connect networks)
- IP Address- internet protocol- language of the internet
- Domain system names- automatically maps text name of IP address
- URL: Uniform Resource Locator is human readable domain name
- Names need to be unique
- Servers make the internet possible because they allow clients to use the networks
- Ports are more specific
*This article was very readable and user friendly. The examples and charts were also very helpful.
Sergie Brin and Larry Page on Google:
Video feed from 2004.
- Co-creators of Google talking about Google, search patterns, and the Google foundation. They also discussed their employees, which makes me really want to work for Google!
- It was a very impressive video because it visually allows you to see how the internet globally works. I had never seen an image like that, and it was really cool.
Andrew K. Pace. „Dismantling Integrated Library Systems“ Library Journal, vol 129 Issue 2, p34-36. 2/1/2004
- Libraries must adapt to changing technologies, updates on hardware and software programs are necessary.
- Competition of ILS systems (Integrated Library Systems) and a clash of old and new technology and the internet
- Includes compare/ contrast of the different systems and discusses the high levels of inoperability between systems
- Price plays big role, more expensive is better technology
- Commonplace is alliance with third party vendors (libraries don’t pay enough, and don’t usually have the most up to date technology?)
- Complete new system is often too complicated- but there is a need for standardization
- Interesting side note is that page two is scanned poorly; the whole picture is not visible.
- Nice, easy read and very informative.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Week 7 Comments
http://christaruthcoleman2600.blogspot.com/2009/10/assignment-4.html?showComment=1255375576077#c3639110595077186839
http://letishagoerner2600.blogspot.com/2009/10/readings-102009.html?showComment=1255375564127#c6833951055907661601
http://letishagoerner2600.blogspot.com/2009/10/readings-102009.html?showComment=1255375564127#c6833951055907661601
Assignment 4
Video:
http://www.screencast.com/users/JFilipek/folders/Default/media/76b53d61-5128-486e-9e70-e2f814c28f91
Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005986934/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005221825/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005221391/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005220963/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005220583/
http://www.screencast.com/users/JFilipek/folders/Default/media/76b53d61-5128-486e-9e70-e2f814c28f91
Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005986934/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005221825/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005221391/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005220963/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaime_filipek/4005220583/
Monday, October 5, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Week 6 Notes
Wikipedia: Local Area Network
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Area_Network
Local Area Network (LAN)- computer network that covers a small area
- generally have higher data transfer rates
- lack on need for leased communication lines
- ethernet, twisted pair, and wi-fi are currently most popular
- Were originally created for use in universities, but they have clearly advanced over time with the evolution of home computers.
- Brief article highlighting LANs and their history. I liked this article because it was simple, and wasn’t confusing at all. I actually knew a lot of the information, which honestly sort-of surprised me.
Wikipedia: Computer Network
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network
Computer network- group of interconnected computers, allowing computers to communicate with each other across a network.
- classified by the hardware and software that is used to connect them (optical fiber, Ethernet, wireless LAN, home PNA, g.hn)
- there are wired technologies (twisted pair, coaxial cable, fiber optics), and wireless technologies (radio waves)
- networks differ in scale, scope and purpose
- this article is a little longer, with a lot more information. Although the information is pretty straightforward, the different cables and connections can be somewhat confusing.
YouTube: Common Types of Networks
Video source that talks about networks and reviews the information from the wikipedia articles.
Coyle, K. (2005). Management of RFID in libraries. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 31(5), 486-489.
http://www.kcoyle.net/jal-31-5.html
Management of RFID in libraries (Radio Frequency Identifier)- consists of a computer chip and an antenna on flexible medium (like paper)
- example: like a barcode (very helpful)
- Powerful, and carries information about the item (number, call code, etc).
- All different types of RFID tags, using different technologies
- Some institutions don’t want to use RFIDs because of privacy
- Can be used for security, and for lending purposes
- Embracing of technology (only when useful)
- Could help save money in long run (using less staff)
- Not high levels of user-satisfaction yet
- Could be really useful for use on new technology (CDs)
- Although it “will” become s standard in due time, still several concerns need to be worked through
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Area_Network
Local Area Network (LAN)- computer network that covers a small area
- generally have higher data transfer rates
- lack on need for leased communication lines
- ethernet, twisted pair, and wi-fi are currently most popular
- Were originally created for use in universities, but they have clearly advanced over time with the evolution of home computers.
- Brief article highlighting LANs and their history. I liked this article because it was simple, and wasn’t confusing at all. I actually knew a lot of the information, which honestly sort-of surprised me.
Wikipedia: Computer Network
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network
Computer network- group of interconnected computers, allowing computers to communicate with each other across a network.
- classified by the hardware and software that is used to connect them (optical fiber, Ethernet, wireless LAN, home PNA, g.hn)
- there are wired technologies (twisted pair, coaxial cable, fiber optics), and wireless technologies (radio waves)
- networks differ in scale, scope and purpose
- this article is a little longer, with a lot more information. Although the information is pretty straightforward, the different cables and connections can be somewhat confusing.
YouTube: Common Types of Networks
Video source that talks about networks and reviews the information from the wikipedia articles.
Coyle, K. (2005). Management of RFID in libraries. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 31(5), 486-489.
http://www.kcoyle.net/jal-31-5.html
Management of RFID in libraries (Radio Frequency Identifier)- consists of a computer chip and an antenna on flexible medium (like paper)
- example: like a barcode (very helpful)
- Powerful, and carries information about the item (number, call code, etc).
- All different types of RFID tags, using different technologies
- Some institutions don’t want to use RFIDs because of privacy
- Can be used for security, and for lending purposes
- Embracing of technology (only when useful)
- Could help save money in long run (using less staff)
- Not high levels of user-satisfaction yet
- Could be really useful for use on new technology (CDs)
- Although it “will” become s standard in due time, still several concerns need to be worked through
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Week 5 Notes
Wikipedia: Data Compression
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_compression
Data compression (source coding)- process of encoding information using fewer bits
- In order to work both the sender & receiver must understand encoding.
- Decreases cost by decreasing disk space
- Must be decompressed again to use, and this can change the material
- Lossless compression is when you exploit statistical redundancy, reversible so to not loss data
- When it can’t find a pattern, it won’t compress, so you can’t always use this.
- Ex: run length encoding (long codes are replaced by simple ones)
- Used for connection bandwidth in a computer network
- Lossy data (perceptual coding) compression is when you ‘round off less important information’ and involves a loss of fidelity. The problem is it is not always reversible and you can lose data. Will make the file smaller, but you will inevitably lose information.
- Used a lot with digital cameras
- Audio and speech compression is also possible
http://dvd-hq.info/data_compression_1.php
Data Compression- focus on video, images, audio
This article is a much more descriptive look at data compression. There are lots of examples and it breaks compression down nicely so that it makes sense even if you are not very familiar with the information. Although, even through repeated attempts I have been unable to access the part two; I am not sure if anyone else had this problem or not.
-Advantages: store more information in a smaller space, takes a shorter amount of time to send/ save that information
- Contains the same amount of information, but it is stored differently
- There are also several different examples and explanations for moving pictures.
- MPEG- Moving Picture Experts Group- several different types that use similar techniques
Since I am not very familiar with how videos work this was more confusing for me than the still images. I thought it was interesting how the author said that the articles are not ‘thorough’, because I thought they were very detailed. Although as a beginner it would make sense that this would be a ton of information.
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue9_5/galloway/index.html
Imaging Pittsburgh: Creating a shared gateway to digital image collections of the Pittsburgh region. – Edward Galloway
This article is a description of a Pittsburgh photography project which collected between 7,000-10,000 pictures of mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth century Pittsburgh under a two year grant in 2004. The pictures depict people, places, and events in the Pittsburgh region with the goal of the project for a primary web based access site for users to view the collection. The images came from over 20 different collections, and represent the changing people and times of Pittsburgh. Although there were many challenges with creating the collection, including metadata, the project seems to be quite a success. Being from Pittsburgh, I really enjoyed the article and I can’t wait to check out the website. The collection is a very unique look at Pittsburgh, and the Teeny Harris collection is actually one of the main factors that piqued my interest in Records and Archive Management!
http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2007/jun/youtube.cfm
You Tube and Libraries: It could be a beautiful relationship- Paula Webb
This article begins by describing You Tube, and walks you through the steps of setting up an account as a library. She also reviews the advantages of not only You Tube as an entity, but also ways in which it can benefit your library; including instructional videos and open links to your library to help users with access difficulties and general support. Brief examples of how libraries could use You Tube as a beneficial tool are also included in the article. The article is short, but does a good job of making you think of unique ways to make a library look more ‘hip’ with what students are using.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_compression
Data compression (source coding)- process of encoding information using fewer bits
- In order to work both the sender & receiver must understand encoding.
- Decreases cost by decreasing disk space
- Must be decompressed again to use, and this can change the material
- Lossless compression is when you exploit statistical redundancy, reversible so to not loss data
- When it can’t find a pattern, it won’t compress, so you can’t always use this.
- Ex: run length encoding (long codes are replaced by simple ones)
- Used for connection bandwidth in a computer network
- Lossy data (perceptual coding) compression is when you ‘round off less important information’ and involves a loss of fidelity. The problem is it is not always reversible and you can lose data. Will make the file smaller, but you will inevitably lose information.
- Used a lot with digital cameras
- Audio and speech compression is also possible
http://dvd-hq.info/data_compression_1.php
Data Compression- focus on video, images, audio
This article is a much more descriptive look at data compression. There are lots of examples and it breaks compression down nicely so that it makes sense even if you are not very familiar with the information. Although, even through repeated attempts I have been unable to access the part two; I am not sure if anyone else had this problem or not.
-Advantages: store more information in a smaller space, takes a shorter amount of time to send/ save that information
- Contains the same amount of information, but it is stored differently
- There are also several different examples and explanations for moving pictures.
- MPEG- Moving Picture Experts Group- several different types that use similar techniques
Since I am not very familiar with how videos work this was more confusing for me than the still images. I thought it was interesting how the author said that the articles are not ‘thorough’, because I thought they were very detailed. Although as a beginner it would make sense that this would be a ton of information.
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue9_5/galloway/index.html
Imaging Pittsburgh: Creating a shared gateway to digital image collections of the Pittsburgh region. – Edward Galloway
This article is a description of a Pittsburgh photography project which collected between 7,000-10,000 pictures of mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth century Pittsburgh under a two year grant in 2004. The pictures depict people, places, and events in the Pittsburgh region with the goal of the project for a primary web based access site for users to view the collection. The images came from over 20 different collections, and represent the changing people and times of Pittsburgh. Although there were many challenges with creating the collection, including metadata, the project seems to be quite a success. Being from Pittsburgh, I really enjoyed the article and I can’t wait to check out the website. The collection is a very unique look at Pittsburgh, and the Teeny Harris collection is actually one of the main factors that piqued my interest in Records and Archive Management!
http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2007/jun/youtube.cfm
You Tube and Libraries: It could be a beautiful relationship- Paula Webb
This article begins by describing You Tube, and walks you through the steps of setting up an account as a library. She also reviews the advantages of not only You Tube as an entity, but also ways in which it can benefit your library; including instructional videos and open links to your library to help users with access difficulties and general support. Brief examples of how libraries could use You Tube as a beneficial tool are also included in the article. The article is short, but does a good job of making you think of unique ways to make a library look more ‘hip’ with what students are using.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Week 4 Muddiest Point
What are the differences between a primary key a foreign key and a unique key? This somewhat went over my head during the lecture. Thank you!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Week Four Notes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
Databases:
Database- collection of related records, or files consolidated into a similar place that provides data for many applications.
This reading covers databases, their organization, strategies, components, characteristics, and functions. The article also reviews the different types of databases- operational, analytical, data warehouse, distributed, end-user, external, web hypermedia, navigational, in-memory, document orientated, and real time. This is intended to be an overview, and does a good job of outlining the information is simple and understandable terms. It is supposed to be a general guide for people unfamiliar, and includes many functions of databases in modern society. Databases are a lot more complex than I had previously realized, but I really like the locking section because it did a good job of connecting databases to the basic functions of my computer so I could understand more clearly.
Setting the Stage -Anne J. Gilliland
Metadata- data about data
- Another way to say it- “information object at any level of aggregation”
Gilliland’s article reviews metadata and its characteristics. Metadata, like other things, has shifted from physical working the numbers to electronically formulating them. It is no longer just for information professionals, this data is now available for everyone to analyze in different ways. For example, many people can now use web-site data to classify if it is a reliable source or not. Humans are able to manipulate the information object, and these objects can be either singular or a whole database of objects. The text describes the 3 features- content, context and structure and what they mean. Different charts and graphs are also used to help understanding of the subject matter. It relates back to Information Science because if you work in this field you need to use the metadata to help users work and research more comfortably and effectively. Metadata is a key component to digitalization and helping users and professionals use the information available in effective ways.
Eric J. Miller. An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
http://dublincore.org/1999/06/06-overview/
The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is an international effort designed to foster consensus across disciplines for the discovery-oriented description of diverse resources in an electronic environment.
This is a review of the work of Miller on the Dublin Core Data Model, and gives an example of a database. The focus of the project is stated, and with that the functions and requirements of the model. This is very detailed, and honestly somewhat confusing for me, as I am no where near an expert in databases or how to understand them. I do like the articles tone, and the author makes a point to be direct in his statements, which is helpful.
Databases:
Database- collection of related records, or files consolidated into a similar place that provides data for many applications.
This reading covers databases, their organization, strategies, components, characteristics, and functions. The article also reviews the different types of databases- operational, analytical, data warehouse, distributed, end-user, external, web hypermedia, navigational, in-memory, document orientated, and real time. This is intended to be an overview, and does a good job of outlining the information is simple and understandable terms. It is supposed to be a general guide for people unfamiliar, and includes many functions of databases in modern society. Databases are a lot more complex than I had previously realized, but I really like the locking section because it did a good job of connecting databases to the basic functions of my computer so I could understand more clearly.
Setting the Stage -Anne J. Gilliland
Metadata- data about data
- Another way to say it- “information object at any level of aggregation”
Gilliland’s article reviews metadata and its characteristics. Metadata, like other things, has shifted from physical working the numbers to electronically formulating them. It is no longer just for information professionals, this data is now available for everyone to analyze in different ways. For example, many people can now use web-site data to classify if it is a reliable source or not. Humans are able to manipulate the information object, and these objects can be either singular or a whole database of objects. The text describes the 3 features- content, context and structure and what they mean. Different charts and graphs are also used to help understanding of the subject matter. It relates back to Information Science because if you work in this field you need to use the metadata to help users work and research more comfortably and effectively. Metadata is a key component to digitalization and helping users and professionals use the information available in effective ways.
Eric J. Miller. An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
http://dublincore.org/1999/06/06-overview/
The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is an international effort designed to foster consensus across disciplines for the discovery-oriented description of diverse resources in an electronic environment.
This is a review of the work of Miller on the Dublin Core Data Model, and gives an example of a database. The focus of the project is stated, and with that the functions and requirements of the model. This is very detailed, and honestly somewhat confusing for me, as I am no where near an expert in databases or how to understand them. I do like the articles tone, and the author makes a point to be direct in his statements, which is helpful.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Week Three Notes
Introduction to Linux:
What is Linux?
Originally computers were expensive, enormous, and all operated on different systems. Then in 1969 Bell Laps created a simple program that used C programming language- called UNIX. This program used recycling kernels for the first time, allowing the software to run on different types of Hardware. UNIX helped computers and people communicate more effectively. Originally only worked on big operating systems, but later Linux (an implement of UNIX) was adopted to home computers. Linux has gained a lot of popularity, but still falls short of Mircosoft. But, Linux covers more hardware than any other operating system in the world. Originally hard to use, but now is much more user-friendly.
- Now supported by entire infrastructure
- Open source initiative
- Uses GNU tools
Benefits
- Free to download from the internet, free to adapt and distribute, secure, portable, made without necessity to reboot, short debug times, trustworthy
- A Linux to suit everyone is available
Cons
- Confusing to use, way too many distributions
If you like to build, then this would be the right program for you and it is easier to install software. Beginners are urged to use default software and programs.
What is Mac OS X?
http://www.kernelthread.com/mac/osx/
- Many misperceptions about Macs
- History of Macs include evolution of programs, and not new beginnings
- Mac OS X is a ‘descendent’ of NEXTSTEP
- Darwin Operating System
o Takes from a lot of sources
- Layers of Mac OS X
- Firmware (new version)- stored in ROM, 1st start-up program
- Includes commands and advice
- Bootware (BootX)- loads kernels
- kernel (XNU)- includes Mach, BSD, I/O Kit, Platform Expert, libkern and libsa
- Different software layers ‘above the kernel’ – core and application services
- Explanation of system start-up
- Description of Filesystems , programming, and different features
The author describes Macs in great detail, and is a clear supporter of using them. I like that he includes Mac’s flaws and openly admits that it is not the system for everyone. However, he does believe that it is currently the best system offered. In his conclusion he also goes over the positives and negatives briefly of Microsoft and Linux products- which I like because although he is a clear supporter of the Macs he is not a basher of other systems. I also think its very funny that he calls Mac’s “lust worthy” not only because of their stylish exterior, but because of the beautiful engineering that goes into making them.
From Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X
General article on the operating system, Mac OS X. The description includes some of the same information as above; particularly history and what makes a Mac. The article includes compatibility for hardware and software, and features of the Mac OS X program. There is also a review of the different versions offered, chronically.
An Update of the Window’s Roadmap:
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2008/06/27/an-update-on-the-windows-roadmap.aspx
The Future of Window’s XP
- Continued support for users
- Customers can still purchase if that’s what they want
Vista’s Progress
- Includes many changes and updates
- Designed for easier use
- Increase in security
Window’s 7 View
- will release 3 years after Vista
- building off the same core architecture as Vista
Letter from Bill Veghte, Senior Vice President of Microsoft includes an overview of concerns that are on the minds of Microsoft users. I liked the ‘laid back’ nature of the letter, it was informative, but also in Lehman’s terms- which I think is the appropriate audience to be setting for the letter.
What is Linux?
Originally computers were expensive, enormous, and all operated on different systems. Then in 1969 Bell Laps created a simple program that used C programming language- called UNIX. This program used recycling kernels for the first time, allowing the software to run on different types of Hardware. UNIX helped computers and people communicate more effectively. Originally only worked on big operating systems, but later Linux (an implement of UNIX) was adopted to home computers. Linux has gained a lot of popularity, but still falls short of Mircosoft. But, Linux covers more hardware than any other operating system in the world. Originally hard to use, but now is much more user-friendly.
- Now supported by entire infrastructure
- Open source initiative
- Uses GNU tools
Benefits
- Free to download from the internet, free to adapt and distribute, secure, portable, made without necessity to reboot, short debug times, trustworthy
- A Linux to suit everyone is available
Cons
- Confusing to use, way too many distributions
If you like to build, then this would be the right program for you and it is easier to install software. Beginners are urged to use default software and programs.
What is Mac OS X?
http://www.kernelthread.com/mac/osx/
- Many misperceptions about Macs
- History of Macs include evolution of programs, and not new beginnings
- Mac OS X is a ‘descendent’ of NEXTSTEP
- Darwin Operating System
o Takes from a lot of sources
- Layers of Mac OS X
- Firmware (new version)- stored in ROM, 1st start-up program
- Includes commands and advice
- Bootware (BootX)- loads kernels
- kernel (XNU)- includes Mach, BSD, I/O Kit, Platform Expert, libkern and libsa
- Different software layers ‘above the kernel’ – core and application services
- Explanation of system start-up
- Description of Filesystems , programming, and different features
The author describes Macs in great detail, and is a clear supporter of using them. I like that he includes Mac’s flaws and openly admits that it is not the system for everyone. However, he does believe that it is currently the best system offered. In his conclusion he also goes over the positives and negatives briefly of Microsoft and Linux products- which I like because although he is a clear supporter of the Macs he is not a basher of other systems. I also think its very funny that he calls Mac’s “lust worthy” not only because of their stylish exterior, but because of the beautiful engineering that goes into making them.
From Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X
General article on the operating system, Mac OS X. The description includes some of the same information as above; particularly history and what makes a Mac. The article includes compatibility for hardware and software, and features of the Mac OS X program. There is also a review of the different versions offered, chronically.
An Update of the Window’s Roadmap:
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2008/06/27/an-update-on-the-windows-roadmap.aspx
The Future of Window’s XP
- Continued support for users
- Customers can still purchase if that’s what they want
Vista’s Progress
- Includes many changes and updates
- Designed for easier use
- Increase in security
Window’s 7 View
- will release 3 years after Vista
- building off the same core architecture as Vista
Letter from Bill Veghte, Senior Vice President of Microsoft includes an overview of concerns that are on the minds of Microsoft users. I liked the ‘laid back’ nature of the letter, it was informative, but also in Lehman’s terms- which I think is the appropriate audience to be setting for the letter.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Week One Muddiest Point
I thought all of the information was really clear for the first week's lecture, so I don't really have a muddiest point. Although, I can say that there was one thing that I really liked that we went over in class. On one of the power points, Dr. Daqung showed the building blocks to wisdom.
Data- Information- Knowledge- Wisdom.
I think this was a really useful topic to go over, as it has also come up in two of my other classes. This was definatly useful review for the first class.
Data- Information- Knowledge- Wisdom.
I think this was a really useful topic to go over, as it has also come up in two of my other classes. This was definatly useful review for the first class.
Notes from Week 2 Readings
Notes From: (Wikipedia) Personal Computer Hardware
- Computer is made of hardware, various software programs, and operating system
~ Case
~ Monitor
~ Motherboard “brain”
~ CPU- Central Processing Board (performs calculations of function)
~ Chipset- Makes Communication between CPU and rest of Computer
~ RAM- stores running processes
~ BIOS (basic input output system)- tasks handled by operating system drivers
~ Internal buses- connect CPU to internal parts (current or obsolete)
~ External Bus Controllers (external support, USB, etc.)
~ Power Supply- cord, switch, cooling fan
~ Video Display Controller- produces output to monitor
~ Removable Media Drives- CD, DVD, floppy, etc.
~ Internal Storage- keeps data even without power (hard disk)
~ Input devices- mouse, keyboard
Notes From: (Wikipedia) Moore’s Law
Moore’s Law- Long term trend in the history of computer hardware
- Advancement in some chips occurs at a fixed rate (ex. Processors)
- Trend of doubling every two years in transistors on integrated circuit
- Observed by Gordon Moore (Intel)
- Connected to processing speed, memory, camera, pixels
- Increased electronics’ usefulness
- Moore’s theory changed slightly over time
- First was an observation, then became more of a goal
- Will eventually reach it’s limits
- Futurist believe it will lead to technology advances instantly
Other laws, etc.
- Size, cost, density and speed are also changing exponentially
- Moore’s 2nd law- cost of a semiconstructor increases exponentially over time
- Future trends will continue
- Not all aspects of computing technology advance at these rates (ex. RAM)
Notes From: Computer History Museum:
- Website
- Computer is made of hardware, various software programs, and operating system
~ Case
~ Monitor
~ Motherboard “brain”
~ CPU- Central Processing Board (performs calculations of function)
~ Chipset- Makes Communication between CPU and rest of Computer
~ RAM- stores running processes
~ BIOS (basic input output system)- tasks handled by operating system drivers
~ Internal buses- connect CPU to internal parts (current or obsolete)
~ External Bus Controllers (external support, USB, etc.)
~ Power Supply- cord, switch, cooling fan
~ Video Display Controller- produces output to monitor
~ Removable Media Drives- CD, DVD, floppy, etc.
~ Internal Storage- keeps data even without power (hard disk)
~ Input devices- mouse, keyboard
Notes From: (Wikipedia) Moore’s Law
Moore’s Law- Long term trend in the history of computer hardware
- Advancement in some chips occurs at a fixed rate (ex. Processors)
- Trend of doubling every two years in transistors on integrated circuit
- Observed by Gordon Moore (Intel)
- Connected to processing speed, memory, camera, pixels
- Increased electronics’ usefulness
- Moore’s theory changed slightly over time
- First was an observation, then became more of a goal
- Will eventually reach it’s limits
- Futurist believe it will lead to technology advances instantly
Other laws, etc.
- Size, cost, density and speed are also changing exponentially
- Moore’s 2nd law- cost of a semiconstructor increases exponentially over time
- Future trends will continue
- Not all aspects of computing technology advance at these rates (ex. RAM)
Notes From: Computer History Museum:
- Website
Notes from Week One Readings
Notes from: http://www.oclc.org/reports/2004format.htm
Information Format Trends: Content, Not Containers
- Big change since previous report
- ‘unbundling’ of information
- Change from traditional containers (books, CDs, journals)
- Big impact on search process
- Content being provided by sources outside of the library
- Format matters less
- Format agnostic- people don’t care what containers their content comes from
- Lots of experimental forms are being tried
- Major trends are social and technological
- Emergence of Smart Phones- how can libraries find a way to give into them
- Social publishing is widely accessed via the internet (emergence of blogs/ wikis)
Useful for news and opinion, more honest
- Print isn’t disappearing but everything now seems digital
EBooks- Fastest growing publishing industry
Increased digital audio books
-Libraries are not the only collectors of content- all over new media
-Libraries are still gold standard of information, but people are still finding info other places, and so libraries have to compete.
Need to work on providing authenticity of internet media
Increase quality of information available
Notes From: “Information Literacy and Information Literacy: New Components in the Curriculum for a Digital Culture”
(1998) Opinion position paper
- Information Technology- understanding technology infrastructure, understanding technology tools, understanding legal, social, economic and public policy issues that affect the use of the technologies themselves
- Information Literacy- content and communication, authoring, info finding, organization, research process, information analysis, assessment and evaluation. Can take many forms and serve many purposes and goes beyond traditional literacy
- Both forms are essential to function and succeed now
- Inter-related but distinctly their own
- Information technology literacy
- Two perspectives
1. Skill in using tools, such as computers and basic functions
- Fluency in your skills, and confidence (learning new ones as well as basic skills)
- Communication
2. Understanding how different infrastructures work
- Broad view of those infrastructures that support our society
- Technological issues as well as history, economics, social and public policy
-This information is now critical to success as an informed citizen
Information Literacy
- “the body of knowledge related to text”
- Full understanding and use of visual and multi-media communication devices
- Legal, social, economic issues and ethical, privacy, etc. (wide range of issues)
Notes from: Lied Library @ 4 Years: Technology Never Stands Still
- Challenges of a library to keep up with technology
- Maintaining old systems and creating new (constantly adding and updating software and programs)
- Single systems grow and expand, and Lied Library is constantly trying to maintain and keep up.
- Many of the new technological innovations help reduce physical work in the library and give librarians more control over printing, etc.
- Outlines Lied Library and what it’s been through to technologically keep up.
- Financial burdens of technology
- Computing resource management, virus and spy-ware issues, space limitations, security, general software and hardware problems, temperature control
- Staff must embrace technology- for themselves and to help patrons
- Could mean an increase in staffing
- Goals for big campus projects
- Replacement cycles- hopeful every 3 years
- Extending office hours
- Creativity
Information Format Trends: Content, Not Containers
- Big change since previous report
- ‘unbundling’ of information
- Change from traditional containers (books, CDs, journals)
- Big impact on search process
- Content being provided by sources outside of the library
- Format matters less
- Format agnostic- people don’t care what containers their content comes from
- Lots of experimental forms are being tried
- Major trends are social and technological
- Emergence of Smart Phones- how can libraries find a way to give into them
- Social publishing is widely accessed via the internet (emergence of blogs/ wikis)
Useful for news and opinion, more honest
- Print isn’t disappearing but everything now seems digital
EBooks- Fastest growing publishing industry
Increased digital audio books
-Libraries are not the only collectors of content- all over new media
-Libraries are still gold standard of information, but people are still finding info other places, and so libraries have to compete.
Need to work on providing authenticity of internet media
Increase quality of information available
Notes From: “Information Literacy and Information Literacy: New Components in the Curriculum for a Digital Culture”
(1998) Opinion position paper
- Information Technology- understanding technology infrastructure, understanding technology tools, understanding legal, social, economic and public policy issues that affect the use of the technologies themselves
- Information Literacy- content and communication, authoring, info finding, organization, research process, information analysis, assessment and evaluation. Can take many forms and serve many purposes and goes beyond traditional literacy
- Both forms are essential to function and succeed now
- Inter-related but distinctly their own
- Information technology literacy
- Two perspectives
1. Skill in using tools, such as computers and basic functions
- Fluency in your skills, and confidence (learning new ones as well as basic skills)
- Communication
2. Understanding how different infrastructures work
- Broad view of those infrastructures that support our society
- Technological issues as well as history, economics, social and public policy
-This information is now critical to success as an informed citizen
Information Literacy
- “the body of knowledge related to text”
- Full understanding and use of visual and multi-media communication devices
- Legal, social, economic issues and ethical, privacy, etc. (wide range of issues)
Notes from: Lied Library @ 4 Years: Technology Never Stands Still
- Challenges of a library to keep up with technology
- Maintaining old systems and creating new (constantly adding and updating software and programs)
- Single systems grow and expand, and Lied Library is constantly trying to maintain and keep up.
- Many of the new technological innovations help reduce physical work in the library and give librarians more control over printing, etc.
- Outlines Lied Library and what it’s been through to technologically keep up.
- Financial burdens of technology
- Computing resource management, virus and spy-ware issues, space limitations, security, general software and hardware problems, temperature control
- Staff must embrace technology- for themselves and to help patrons
- Could mean an increase in staffing
- Goals for big campus projects
- Replacement cycles- hopeful every 3 years
- Extending office hours
- Creativity
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