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i also enjoyed reading it! i couldn’t believe credit cards were on the list!
at my library, we actually still get quite a few faxes. most of them seem to come from canada or other countries. and when i’m at the front desk, people do ask where the nearest fax machine is, which i found surprising. also, the other day, some co-workers and i were poking fun at library security for using beepers. we found out later that the use beepers instead of cell phones because the reception in the library can be pretty unreliable. who knew that these antiquities could still be so useful in a library today!
In reply to - kelly posted an update in the group Tech Trends, Mobile & Cloud Computing : Post #4: I really enjoyed the article about 11 technologies that are in danger of going extinct, which can be found at http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/09/01/11-technologies-in-danger-of-going-extinct/. Some of the technologies on the list were definitely not a surprise. I can’t remember the last time I used a fax [...] · View -
Anna Ha posted an update in the group Tech Trends, Mobile & Cloud Computing: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
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I have to admit that I think cloud computing is the best thing since sliced bread! Ever since I discovered Dropbox, managing my school/work/personal files has been so much easier! I think everything I’ve ever done for library school lives in my Dropbox. In a time where people not only have their personal computers, but also work computers, smart phones, and tablets/readers, the cloud helps us store and access digital items conveniently. Just last week, Amazon launched their Cloud Player (http://mashable.com/2011/03/29/amazon-cloud-player/). As the linked article states, Google and Apple will probably release their versions of cloud player soon. With these types of new technologies permeating people’s everyday lives, user patterns and expectations will surely evolve, and it’s important that libraries are ready to adapt to meet these emerging needs. I think it’s also exciting to think about the cloud not just as a storage solution, but what kind of implications could it have for libraries and archives in terms of resource sharing and opening up access?
I also found the OCLC report of privacy and people’s perceptions about privacy to be fascinating. In my experience, it seems that more and more people today are willing to compromise a little bit of their privacy in exchange for convenience. After reading for this module, I heard about the debacle with France wanting to keep web users’ personal data for a year (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gcIROpaIgngw8P1fO7BXywMIhe5Q). Both Google and Facebook have filed complaints against the decree. I was a bit surprised that Facebook is actively opposing these measures. Weren’t they all about selling our information to third-party apps and websites? In any case, it will be interesting to see how this all unfolds.
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Anna Ha posted an update in the group Web 2.0 & Library 2.0: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
here’s my review of slideshare:
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Anna Ha posted an update in the group LIS Web Jobs: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
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I think it’s crucial for librarians to be knowledgeable about web technologies or even just curious and willing to experiment with them. The skills acquired and topics discussed in courses like this one will help librarians provide seamless delivery of information and/or services to their patrons. It could be via social media platforms, mobile devices, or just by making the library website more interactive and user-friendly; an understanding of technology and experience with web design inspire librarians to think of innovative ideas as well as implement them. Sometimes we hear of the disconnect between IT staff and librarians, but I think that with more and more librarians getting into the tech side of things, there’s an opportunity to bridge that gap and for collaboration on digital initiatives.
I had heard the term library 2.0 tossed around for a while, but until I took LIS768 last semester, I had no idea that social media could be so powerful and provide so many opportunities for libraries. As Michael states in his column, “Anyone can write a blog post touting the library’s next event…” Web tools are not being utilized effectively if it’s just one-sided; they should be used to open up the conversation to patrons, get feedback, and build relationships. I happened to run across this article the other day about an embedded librarian, who was using Twitter to help students with subject specific research (http://bit.ly/fmPfsM).
Finally, I just want to mention how valuable the “personal learning network” is for making connections, being informed on current issues in the field, and staying involved in the community. I’ll admit that if I weren’t on Twitter, I would not be as tuned into the current conversation about the Harper Collins/Overdrive debacle. For those interested, here is a site I stumbled upon that has archived all the tweets regarding the topic (http://bit.ly/dMRcZi).
Not to make a GLEE reference here, but there was a recent episode where Gwyneth Paltrow (substitute teacher, Holly Holiday) said, ”When a student does something I think is great, I tweet them about it. For those few seconds, those kids not only hear praise, but they can see it.” Though the show is fictional, I think that idea is so important; many of the techologies out there are, in fact, tangible like that. There’s a generation of library patrons right now who are looking for this comfort from their libraries…to not be, as you said, ”…knowledgable, curious or willing” to use those technologies is to leave them out.
Thank you for sharing Jeff Krager’s Library Babble site! I’m not currently on Twitter and it’s definitely making me think about joining. It seems like such a great way to stay updated.
I think you make a great point about bridging the gap between librarians and the tech folks. In past jobs, I have worked very closely with IT people on specific projects, and learned through experience how much of a difference a positive working relationship can have. By collaborating with people on projects for which we have different but overlapping frames of reference, we’ll be able to achieve bigger and better things. I think a major point this stems from is respect for your collaborators, and by coming in to projects with IT professionals with a broad tech background of our own, we’ll be better able to build this respect.
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i’m also in the digital libraries course this semester, and i was a bit perplexed when the professor admitted that she didn’t even want to have class in a computer lab. but i thought it was really great that she actually listened to what the class wanted (the practical/technical side) and was pretty flexible about adjusting the coursework to fit those needs. it seems like sometimes students aren’t given the opportunity for feedback about the course/their needs until evaluations at the end of the semester, which doesn’t really do them much good at that point…
In reply to - Mackenzie posted an update in the group LIS Web Jobs : Posting #2 I have to say, I am glad to see that there are so many more web/tech orientated jobs for librarians now. It is nice to see that libraries are realizing how necessary it is to have a dedicated person to maintain their web presence etc [...] · View -
Anna Ha posted an update in the group Intellectual Property & Remix: 1 year, 3 months ago · View
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Copyright, to me, can be a very daunting subject, but is also extremely interesting! I find myself fascinated by the conflicts that arise when new technologies cause clashes with outdated regulations and the approaches that are taken to resolve them. Last year, a major issue in academic institutions was the streaming of copyrighted videos on course websites (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/01/26/copyright). While it is deemed fair use to show these materials in a classroom setting, the law had not yet been updated to reflect distance education courses. Some argued that online classes did not qualify as “face-to-face” instruction and were in violation of copyright. In the music industry, the leaking of albums continues to be a problem. However, it seems some record labels have begun partnering with blogs to provide downloads as teasers. This maneuvering has allowed them to change what was once a problem into a marketing tool.
Terry Gross boils “Remix” down to this: “When a new technology comes along and it changes the culture, you can’t just try to fight it. You have to recognize its existence and figure out how to deal with it in a productive way.” This ability to adapt to change is the key to Lessig’s argument and the success of librarians dealing with copyright issues (and all areas of librarianship, really!). In addition to understanding and adhering to copyright regulations, it is also crucial for librarians to help educate people about intellectual property issues. I don’t necessarily mean holding long lectures about copyright, but practical things, such as helping users avoid infringement by providing guidance. One way could be through various tools. I was recently introduced to OpenAttribute (http://openattribute.com/), a tool that makes it easier to credit any Creative Commons licensed work. By making the task of crediting simpler, people are more likely to do it. To encourage the sharing of content from your website or collection, making the usage rights clear to the user is helpful as well as providing the functionality for sharing via social media, which allows it to be easily tracked back to your site. I think the Smithsonian Commons (http://www.si.edu/commons/prototype/) does a great job incorporating both of these elements (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46758972@N00/4691641718/in/set-72157624129123275/). -
Anna Ha posted an update in the group Class Group: 1 year, 3 months ago · View
List of Crayola crayon colors along w/ hex codes!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Crayola_crayon_colors
I appreciate seeing the colors that have been ”retired!”
How cool…like a little trip down memory lane!
I just started exercise 04 and I used some of the colors. Fun! Thanks.
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Anna Ha posted an update in the group Class Group: 1 year, 3 months ago · View
I think we got our first computer with dial-up in the late 90s. I remember being excited about all the different chat options. My cousin set me up with an ICQ account, but I quickly abandoned it for chatrooms since she was my only contact. I also recall spending hours filling out those chain letter surveys and making websites on angelfire and geocities with lots of sparkly gifs!
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I though the report on perceptions of privacy interesting as well, but frustrating that perceptions can be so far from reality. Call me crazy, but isn’t it our own obligation to be smart about our personal data and finances. We take risks when we go out in the real world; the same personal guards should apply in our e-lives. What do we do about the over 50 set feeling less safe despite greater protections in place? How do you convince people that things aren’t as bad as they think?