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Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Share Your Work!: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Hi everyone! These are looking good! Here’s mine:
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Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Tech Trends, Mobile & Cloud Computing: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Posting #5
I’m definitely intrigued by the cloud and the effect it will have on libraries. Ellyssa Kroski makes some excellent points on its benefits and drawbacks in her presentation on Libraries and Cloud Computing (http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2010/libraries-and-cloud-computing/). She starts big, discussing all possible uses in a library, but then scales it down. There is no need for libraries to put everything on it, especially when drawbacks like privacy and reliability are so prevalent. I definitely agree that starting small is key. The ability to save money on hardware and servers is wonderful for libraries, especially in these trying economic times. I also love the idea of not needing to purchase upgrades to software applications. The ability to save files to a place other than a computer (which can be destroyed) would also give librarians piece of mind. Most importantly, this is where technology is heading. Social networking sites, online e-mail applications and even versions of Adobe Photoshop Express are on the cloud. Lots of libraries are already using these things, but many are not. The cloud (and the things it offers) will only get better and better. Libraries should not be left behind! -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
My thoughts exactly regarding the computer mouse! There is absolutely no way I could do my job as a Graphic Designer without one – precision is necessary.
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 -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Great points! There are many issues concerning accessibility and QR codes in libraries. Patrons with sight impairments could also be left behind by QR codes. Just as the Tay article mentioned, we need to keep such patrons in mind.
In reply to - Elaine Mernick posted an update in the group Tech Trends, Mobile & Cloud Computing : Posting #5 Ever since the idea of iPad-toting roving reference librarians was planted in my head by a classmate in 704, I’ve had random thoughts now and then on how mobile devices open up new possibilities for libraries to add value for patrons. [...] · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Internet Futures: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Posting #4
The idea of a Semantic Web sounds good to me in theory – who doesn’t want search engines to understand what we are really looking for? However, I cannot imagine the amount of time it would take to implement. Adding metadata to individual web pages would take a lot of time, but distinguishing which webpages should be a part of the Semantic Web adds a whole new level to the job. Adding metadata to every webpage of the millions on the Web would be impossible, as well as unnecessary, given that not all webpages contain trustworthy information. As others have said, it is definitely difficult to know what Web 3.0 will actually hold. The idea of a 3D web is interesting to me, though. Like Lisa, I too would prefer to visit museums and countries in person. However, I can’t help but think of how cool it would be for schoolchildren (or why not library patrons?) to be able to “visit” museums or countries for school projects, fun, etc. My concern with all talk of Web 3.0 is the effect it will have on our health. Most of us spend too much time in front of our computers as it is, and I am afraid that people will eventually never leave their chairs.
I am also very excited about HTML5 after reading Hunt’s article. It seems to be so much more intuitive and logical than XHTML – it really seems to have designers in mind. I came across a beautiful e-book that Google built in HTML5 at http://www.20thingsilearned.com/home. An article about it is here: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/html5-enables-interactive-ebook-games-and-more/4148?tag=mantle_skin;content. Of course, technologies like Javascript are also needed to build something like this, but it is proof that HTML5 is a powerful tool.
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Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Nice! I’m going to have to try Google Goggles. I wanted to mention http://www.tineye.com/. You search for images with image files you have on your computer, or by the image’s address on the web.
In reply to - Annie Baumann posted an update in the group Internet Futures : The author of the “Disconnect…” article made some pretty valid points. If we want to keep-up our user base and attract new generations of users, we need to meet the expectations of our users. Hoping that non-users will eventually realize that the old-school library is a great [...] · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Excellent point – technology has changed so rapidly over the past decade. We can only assume that it will continue to do so. How can we know if attempting to make a semantic web will really be worth the time ten years from now? Just as the technological dreams of the 1950’s have not come to fruition, our dreams may not either. I have to say, an updated inventory of my freezer would be nice, though.
The inclusion of videos was great.In reply to - Lauren Balliet posted an update in the group Internet Futures : Posting 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itXyEx55OHQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbFFs4DHWys&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHJJQ0zNNOM&feature=related While the web agents discussed by Berners-Lee seem like a future possibility, I would like to see more about its economic feasibility before I believe it will truly happen. Remember all those things from the 1950’s that we’re supposed to have today? (Video 1 ) [...] · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Good job working Google’s April Fools’ joke into the real world! It really fits.
In reply to - Elaine Mernick posted an update in the group Internet Futures : Posting #4 As I was preparing to write my response to this module, I was in the perfect mindset to discover the latest product announcement from Google: Gmail Motion ( http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html). Of course, this being April Fools’ Day, we know this product is a takeoff on recent gaming [...] · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Amazon.com does allow for human input. You can mark specific purchases as gifts, for example – http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=13316081#improving. The problem is that Amazon.com doesn’t market this feature as much as Pandora does. I’m not sure why they wouldn’t – the better the recommendations, the more likely we are to buy!
In reply to - Lisa West posted an update in the group Internet Futures : Internet futures-Posting #4 This module had ideas that made me excited for the future of the Internet, but also made me feel like a bit of a Luddite. Berner-Lee’s idea of Lucy the agent, in the Metz article, would be a great way to save time by [...] · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Congratulations, Michael! Best of luck!
In reply to - michael posted an update in the group Class Group: Hey all – some news: http://tametheweb.com/2011/03/22/new-position-new-endeavors/ · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Share Your Work!: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Here’s a link to my Exercise 8. I felt like I had so much more freedom to do what I wanted!
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Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Wow! How cool is that? Thanks for sharing!
In reply to - thillier posted an update in the group Web 2.0 & Library 2.0: Hey everyone, I found this cool tool Qwiki and did my tool review on it. Here is the link: http://www.thilldom753.com/Qwiki/qwiki.html · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Thank you all! Mackenzie, I was impressed with the OPL’s presence on Goodreads. There’s a good amount of activity from patrons!
In reply to - Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Web 2.0 & Library 2.0: Hi all, here is my Web 2.0 Tool Review: http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/webtoolreview · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Good job! It definitely looks like Facebook! I really like your subheading style.
In reply to - aliciadiaz posted an update in the group Web 2.0 & Library 2.0: Here is my facebook review. http://alidiaz.com/753/html/webtool_facebook.html · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Web 2.0 & Library 2.0: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Hi all, here is my Web 2.0 Tool Review:
http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/webtoolreview- Mackenzie · 1 year, 2 months ago
Looks great Kristen! I was glad to see Olathe Public Library on Goodreads! I got my first dose of library experience there volunteering ten years ago.
- Jenn Hovanec · 1 year, 2 months ago
Great work, Kristen! I love my goodreads account. : )
- aliciadiaz · 1 year, 2 months ago
Nice look! I also tried to design my page and make it look like facebook’s design.
- Kristen Adomovicz · 1 year, 2 months ago
Thank you all! Mackenzie, I was impressed with the OPL’s presence on Goodreads. There’s a good amount of activity from patrons!
- KAReed · 1 year, 2 months ago
GoodReads is reported to have better graphics than LibraryThing, and your work is great. I liked your design and organization. The color selection made it easy to read too.
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Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Share Your Work!: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my Exercise 7: http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/exercise07.html
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Kristen Adomovicz created the blog Kristen's LIS753 Blog 1 year, 2 months ago · View
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In reply to - Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Share Your Work!: Everyone’s work is looking great! Here are links to Exercise 6: http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/exercise06.html http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/dondraper.html · View
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Kristen Adomovicz posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Thanks! I definitely recommend Mad Men – it is amazing!
In reply to - Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Share Your Work!: Everyone’s work is looking great! Here are links to Exercise 6: http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/exercise06.html http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/dondraper.html · View -
Kristen Adomovicz posted an update in the group Share Your Work!: 1 year, 2 months ago · View
Everyone’s work is looking great! Here are links to Exercise 6:
http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/exercise06.html
http://ka-graphicdesign.com/lis753/dondraper.html- aliciadiaz · 1 year, 2 months ago
Nice color scheme! I wish I watched Madmen!
- Kristen Adomovicz · 1 year, 2 months ago
Thanks! I definitely recommend Mad Men – it is amazing!
- Anna Ha · 1 year, 2 months ago
LOVE IT!
- Kristen Adomovicz · 1 year, 2 months ago
Thank you!
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I love Mad Men. Great job!