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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Reading Post for Unit 14
What cloud computing really means
-Cloud computing is associated with Web 2.0
-Cloud computing deals with any service (for a fee) on the Internet that allows the user to modify and utilize the services to their own personal preferences.
-There are a number of categories of cloud computing services such as:
--1. SaaS
--2. Utility computing
--3. Web services in the cloud
--4. Platform as a service
--5. MSP (managed service providers)
--6. Service commerce platforms
--7. Internet integration
Explaining Cloud Computing
-new technology allows users to access information from a variety of devices
-Cloud Computing is software as a service
-cloud computing has grown due to its characteristics of being inexpensive, flexible to the user preferences, and reliable
-It levels the playing field for companies of all various sizes.
The Future of Libraries: Beginning the Great Transformation
-In the past, libraries had the reputation as a storage space for important work. It was often viewed as a privileged facility for certain classes.
-Libraries were able to preserve work of artists, writers, and creators like Da Vinci
-Libraries were viewed as institutions containing "the foundational building blocks of information for all humanity."
-In the medieval period, books were very expensive commodity.
-Andrew Carnegie helped to change libraries by funding over 2,000 libraries
- Today people visit libraries for a variety of reasons, not just a specific piece of information.
- Trends of nex gen library that are presented in the article: "Trend #1 – Communication systems are continually changing the way people access information, Trend #2 – All technologies commonly used today will be replaced by something new, Trend #3 – We haven’t yet reached the ultimate small particle for storage. But soon, Trend #4 – Search Technology will become increasingly more complicated, Trend #5 – Time compression is changing the lifestyle of library patrons, Trend #6 – Overtime we will be transitioning to a verbal society, Trend #7 – The demand for global information is growing exponentially, Trend #8 – The Stage is being set for a new era of Global Systems, Trend #9 – We are transitioning from a product-based economy to an experience based economy, Trend #10 – Libraries will transition from a center of information to a center of culture."
-Cloud computing is associated with Web 2.0
-Cloud computing deals with any service (for a fee) on the Internet that allows the user to modify and utilize the services to their own personal preferences.
-There are a number of categories of cloud computing services such as:
--1. SaaS
--2. Utility computing
--3. Web services in the cloud
--4. Platform as a service
--5. MSP (managed service providers)
--6. Service commerce platforms
--7. Internet integration
Explaining Cloud Computing
-new technology allows users to access information from a variety of devices
-Cloud Computing is software as a service
-cloud computing has grown due to its characteristics of being inexpensive, flexible to the user preferences, and reliable
-It levels the playing field for companies of all various sizes.
The Future of Libraries: Beginning the Great Transformation
-In the past, libraries had the reputation as a storage space for important work. It was often viewed as a privileged facility for certain classes.
-Libraries were able to preserve work of artists, writers, and creators like Da Vinci
-Libraries were viewed as institutions containing "the foundational building blocks of information for all humanity."
-In the medieval period, books were very expensive commodity.
-Andrew Carnegie helped to change libraries by funding over 2,000 libraries
- Today people visit libraries for a variety of reasons, not just a specific piece of information.
- Trends of nex gen library that are presented in the article: "Trend #1 – Communication systems are continually changing the way people access information, Trend #2 – All technologies commonly used today will be replaced by something new, Trend #3 – We haven’t yet reached the ultimate small particle for storage. But soon, Trend #4 – Search Technology will become increasingly more complicated, Trend #5 – Time compression is changing the lifestyle of library patrons, Trend #6 – Overtime we will be transitioning to a verbal society, Trend #7 – The demand for global information is growing exponentially, Trend #8 – The Stage is being set for a new era of Global Systems, Trend #9 – We are transitioning from a product-based economy to an experience based economy, Trend #10 – Libraries will transition from a center of information to a center of culture."
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Reading Response for Unit 13
No place to hide website
This is a website for a collaborative project among several news organizations. The 'about the project' page had the most information on the website, itself, and it explained the purpose of the project. It explained the project as a "yearlong investigation into the unprecedented marriage between the revolution of private data collection and the government's vastly expanded surveillance authorities in the wake of September 11"
Terrorism" Information Awareness (TIA) and data mining
This website presented information and the latest news regarding the TIA project, which stated purpose was to collect information from possible terrorist after the September 11th attacks; however, there it displays the far reaching authority over all individuals and the ability to have instant access to their information. Here is some information points from the website:
--In November 2002, the New York Times reported that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was developing a tracking system called "Total Information Awareness" (TIA)
-- The mission of TIA was to detect terrorists through analyzing information.
--TIA was envisioned to give law enforcement access to private data without suspicion of wrongdoing or a warrant.
-TIA captured the "information signature" of people so that the government could track potential terrorists and criminals involved in "low-intensity/low-density" forms of warfare and crime
The YouTube video for this set of readings was no longer available by the time I went to view it.
This is a website for a collaborative project among several news organizations. The 'about the project' page had the most information on the website, itself, and it explained the purpose of the project. It explained the project as a "yearlong investigation into the unprecedented marriage between the revolution of private data collection and the government's vastly expanded surveillance authorities in the wake of September 11"
Terrorism" Information Awareness (TIA) and data mining
This website presented information and the latest news regarding the TIA project, which stated purpose was to collect information from possible terrorist after the September 11th attacks; however, there it displays the far reaching authority over all individuals and the ability to have instant access to their information. Here is some information points from the website:
--In November 2002, the New York Times reported that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was developing a tracking system called "Total Information Awareness" (TIA)
-- The mission of TIA was to detect terrorists through analyzing information.
--TIA was envisioned to give law enforcement access to private data without suspicion of wrongdoing or a warrant.
-TIA captured the "information signature" of people so that the government could track potential terrorists and criminals involved in "low-intensity/low-density" forms of warfare and crime
The YouTube video for this set of readings was no longer available by the time I went to view it.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Reading Post for Unit 12
Weblogs: their use and application in science and technology libraries
This article discussed the history of blogs and some of the uses of weblogs in academic and library settings. The articles starts off by explaining the popularity of blogs and how easy it is for any one to set up their own personal blog for individual or collaborative use. New websites and software, such as the one I'm using for this one, allow users to create blogs and provide them with the design templates and webspace to do so. The article also discusses several examples where blogs can be used to assist teams or collaboration. There are several instances where I think blogs serve as a good collaborative and communication tool. It works well for coursework similar to what we are doing in this class, as we post our summaries online and have the ability to comment on a classmate's blog as well. Additionally, the example in the article, of a reference blog, is also a good use of weblogs. I've never used a blog as a "project management tool" when working with other students in a group. I'm actually not sure how effective this would be (I think there may be other software that would work better) but I do think a library using a blog to disseminate information is a good idea and great way to connect to patrons.
Using a wiki to manage a library instruction program: Sharing knowledge to better serve patrons
As the title states, this article explored the growth and usages of wikis. I really like wikis and have used them in different groups and jobs. Wikis make it easy to provide group members with information while also allowing others to comment and add their own information. Similar to the growth in popularity of blogs, wiki pages are becoming widely used because of available software and ease of use. Libraries can also use wikis for instruction, similar to the example of the Sherrod Library at East Tennessee State University, and for employees to share information amongst one another as well.
Creating the academic library folksonomy: Put social tagging to work at your institution" C&RL News
Tagging is the processes of attaching "tags" to websites as a way to organize and provide them with keyword characteristics. Even though I have utilized tagging before, I previously didn't really know how the whole process works. The article suggests that libraries use tagging to provide information to patrons, such as relevant websites on the Internet or databases. I've noticed how libraries have started to use tagging, like the Carnegie Library in it's catalog system. Still, libraries that establish a tagging system must watch out for malicious or spam tagging that could mess up the whole collaborative process that they are trying to create.
How a ragtag band created Wikipedia
This was a video of Jimmy Wales discussing the structure of Wikipedia and its influence/significance today. This was a pretty interesting lecture, although quite short. Wales explains how Wikipedia was driven by the idea of free access to information and uses the wiki software which allows anyone to contribute to the content. Even Wales calls the volunteer contribution model somewhat chaotic but I think that's a great part of Wikipedia. There are no set roles for the contributors and each individual can interact to their own desire and ability. I also thought it was interesting when he discussed the need to briefly lock articles regarding Bush and Kerry and instances of 'vandalism' on the site. However, this seems to be something that the administrators have their own process to deal with it.
This article discussed the history of blogs and some of the uses of weblogs in academic and library settings. The articles starts off by explaining the popularity of blogs and how easy it is for any one to set up their own personal blog for individual or collaborative use. New websites and software, such as the one I'm using for this one, allow users to create blogs and provide them with the design templates and webspace to do so. The article also discusses several examples where blogs can be used to assist teams or collaboration. There are several instances where I think blogs serve as a good collaborative and communication tool. It works well for coursework similar to what we are doing in this class, as we post our summaries online and have the ability to comment on a classmate's blog as well. Additionally, the example in the article, of a reference blog, is also a good use of weblogs. I've never used a blog as a "project management tool" when working with other students in a group. I'm actually not sure how effective this would be (I think there may be other software that would work better) but I do think a library using a blog to disseminate information is a good idea and great way to connect to patrons.
Using a wiki to manage a library instruction program: Sharing knowledge to better serve patrons
As the title states, this article explored the growth and usages of wikis. I really like wikis and have used them in different groups and jobs. Wikis make it easy to provide group members with information while also allowing others to comment and add their own information. Similar to the growth in popularity of blogs, wiki pages are becoming widely used because of available software and ease of use. Libraries can also use wikis for instruction, similar to the example of the Sherrod Library at East Tennessee State University, and for employees to share information amongst one another as well.
Creating the academic library folksonomy: Put social tagging to work at your institution" C&RL News
Tagging is the processes of attaching "tags" to websites as a way to organize and provide them with keyword characteristics. Even though I have utilized tagging before, I previously didn't really know how the whole process works. The article suggests that libraries use tagging to provide information to patrons, such as relevant websites on the Internet or databases. I've noticed how libraries have started to use tagging, like the Carnegie Library in it's catalog system. Still, libraries that establish a tagging system must watch out for malicious or spam tagging that could mess up the whole collaborative process that they are trying to create.
How a ragtag band created Wikipedia
This was a video of Jimmy Wales discussing the structure of Wikipedia and its influence/significance today. This was a pretty interesting lecture, although quite short. Wales explains how Wikipedia was driven by the idea of free access to information and uses the wiki software which allows anyone to contribute to the content. Even Wales calls the volunteer contribution model somewhat chaotic but I think that's a great part of Wikipedia. There are no set roles for the contributors and each individual can interact to their own desire and ability. I also thought it was interesting when he discussed the need to briefly lock articles regarding Bush and Kerry and instances of 'vandalism' on the site. However, this seems to be something that the administrators have their own process to deal with it.
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