Here is a link to my stunning Oscar-worthy video at screencast.com:
http://www.screencast.com/users/kmorris17701/folders/Jing/media/8e1eb272-6b4f-4a6d-9717-0b75bef3a2df
Here are the links to my 5 annotated images at Flickr.com:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/5034787993/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/5034788039/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/5035408474/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/5034788101/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/5035408560/
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Reading Notes, September 28, 2010
Wikipedia article on database:
I found this article to be very helpful since we are discussing databases in my other classes. A library database seems to be a fusion of several different types of databases since libraries use integrated systems and often include the holdings of other branches.
"Introduction to Metadata" by Anne J. Gilliland
I found this article to be very helpful, too, since metadata is also a topic in my other classes. One thing I found interesting is how the author notes that the creation of metadata used to be reserved to information professionals, but now ordinary people are creating metadata on the Web through tagging. I've worked as a cataloger before and also tagged items on my own websites, so I have a personal view of both the professional and layperson methods used to create metadata. I found the rules of cataloging to be downright strange sometimes -- and not overtly helpful to the end user -- so I am interested in the role that tagging may take on as it becomes a more accepted way of labelling items or websites.
Another thing I found interesting was when the author noted that different communities in academics have different metadata languages and standards. This is an example of how different disciplines in academics have barriers that inhibit them from communicating with each other. As the Internet increases collaboration between different disciplines, it will be interesting to see if a common, shared metadata standard develops to enhance interdisciplinary communication.
"An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model" by Eric J. Miller
I enjoyed reading this because I keep hearing about Dublin Core but I was never really sure what it was. I'm not a tech savy person, but I get the basics of Dublin Core as a means of cataloging electronic resources.
I found this article to be very helpful since we are discussing databases in my other classes. A library database seems to be a fusion of several different types of databases since libraries use integrated systems and often include the holdings of other branches.
"Introduction to Metadata" by Anne J. Gilliland
I found this article to be very helpful, too, since metadata is also a topic in my other classes. One thing I found interesting is how the author notes that the creation of metadata used to be reserved to information professionals, but now ordinary people are creating metadata on the Web through tagging. I've worked as a cataloger before and also tagged items on my own websites, so I have a personal view of both the professional and layperson methods used to create metadata. I found the rules of cataloging to be downright strange sometimes -- and not overtly helpful to the end user -- so I am interested in the role that tagging may take on as it becomes a more accepted way of labelling items or websites.
Another thing I found interesting was when the author noted that different communities in academics have different metadata languages and standards. This is an example of how different disciplines in academics have barriers that inhibit them from communicating with each other. As the Internet increases collaboration between different disciplines, it will be interesting to see if a common, shared metadata standard develops to enhance interdisciplinary communication.
"An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model" by Eric J. Miller
I enjoyed reading this because I keep hearing about Dublin Core but I was never really sure what it was. I'm not a tech savy person, but I get the basics of Dublin Core as a means of cataloging electronic resources.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Comment on classmate's blog
I posted the following comments on classmates' blogs:
http://adamdblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/unit-4-reading-notes.html
http://lostscribe459.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-4-reading-notes.html
http://adamdblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/unit-4-reading-notes.html
http://lostscribe459.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-4-reading-notes.html
Reading Notes
Wikipedia article on Data Compression + Data Compression Basics article:
All of this was new to me. I have, of course, heard of compressing data, but I never had it explained to me before. Though I didn't understand everything I read in these articles, I feel like I get the basic idea. On a side note, the more I read about computers in this class, the more they seem like magical things. I used to use computers without thinking much about them, but now I am beginning to appreciate just how amazing they are!
Paula L. Webb on YouTube in libraries:
I love the idea of libraries using YouTube to promote themselves. It seems that if public libraries are to survive, they need to take advantage of new technology instead of feeling threatened by it. Using YouTube is a great way to connect with people through a venue that they appreciate and think is fun. Also, since users are accessing content from home using online library services, I'm now wondering how much libraries can start to put other services, such as programs, online through video services. There are so many possibilities. It will do us well if we keep an open mind.
All of this was new to me. I have, of course, heard of compressing data, but I never had it explained to me before. Though I didn't understand everything I read in these articles, I feel like I get the basic idea. On a side note, the more I read about computers in this class, the more they seem like magical things. I used to use computers without thinking much about them, but now I am beginning to appreciate just how amazing they are!
Paula L. Webb on YouTube in libraries:
I love the idea of libraries using YouTube to promote themselves. It seems that if public libraries are to survive, they need to take advantage of new technology instead of feeling threatened by it. Using YouTube is a great way to connect with people through a venue that they appreciate and think is fun. Also, since users are accessing content from home using online library services, I'm now wondering how much libraries can start to put other services, such as programs, online through video services. There are so many possibilities. It will do us well if we keep an open mind.
Comment on classmate's blog
Here is another comment that I posted on a classmate's blog:
http://cheyenneof2600.blogspot.com/2010/09/notes-on-unit-3-computer-software-920.html
http://cheyenneof2600.blogspot.com/2010/09/notes-on-unit-3-computer-software-920.html
Comment on classmate's blog
I posted a comment on a classmate's blog here:
http://maj66.blogspot.com/2010/09/introduction-to-linux.html
http://maj66.blogspot.com/2010/09/introduction-to-linux.html
Reading Notes
Wikipedia article on database:
I found this article to be very helpful since we are discussing databases in my other classes. A library database seems to be a fusion of several different types of databases since libraries use integrated systems and often include the holdings of other branches.
"Introduction to Metadata" by Anne J. Gilliland
I found this article to be very helpful, too, since metadata is also a topic in my other classes. One thing I found interesting is how the author notes that the creation of metadata used to be reserved to information professionals, but now ordinary people are creating metadata on the Web through tagging. I've worked as a cataloger before and also tagged items on my own websites, so I have a personal view of both the professional and layperson methods used to create metadata. I found the rules of cataloging to be downright strange sometimes -- and not overtly helpful to the end user -- so I am interested in the role that tagging may take on as it becomes a more accepted way of labelling items or websites.
Another thing I found interesting was when the author noted that different communities in academics have different metadata languages and standards. This is an example of how different disciplines in academics have barriers that inhibit them from communicating with each other. As the Internet increases collaboration between different disciplines, it will be interesting to see if a common, shared metadata standard develops to enhance interdisciplinary communication.
"An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model" by Eric J. Miller
I enjoyed reading this because I keep hearing about Dublin Core but I was never really sure what it was. I'm not a tech savy person, but I get the basics of Dublin Core as a means of cataloging electronic resources.
I found this article to be very helpful since we are discussing databases in my other classes. A library database seems to be a fusion of several different types of databases since libraries use integrated systems and often include the holdings of other branches.
"Introduction to Metadata" by Anne J. Gilliland
I found this article to be very helpful, too, since metadata is also a topic in my other classes. One thing I found interesting is how the author notes that the creation of metadata used to be reserved to information professionals, but now ordinary people are creating metadata on the Web through tagging. I've worked as a cataloger before and also tagged items on my own websites, so I have a personal view of both the professional and layperson methods used to create metadata. I found the rules of cataloging to be downright strange sometimes -- and not overtly helpful to the end user -- so I am interested in the role that tagging may take on as it becomes a more accepted way of labelling items or websites.
Another thing I found interesting was when the author noted that different communities in academics have different metadata languages and standards. This is an example of how different disciplines in academics have barriers that inhibit them from communicating with each other. As the Internet increases collaboration between different disciplines, it will be interesting to see if a common, shared metadata standard develops to enhance interdisciplinary communication.
"An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model" by Eric J. Miller
I enjoyed reading this because I keep hearing about Dublin Core but I was never really sure what it was. I'm not a tech savy person, but I get the basics of Dublin Core as a means of cataloging electronic resources.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Blog comments: September 14, 2010
I commented on another student's blog here:
http://sek80.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-2-reading-notes.html
http://sek80.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-2-reading-notes.html
Photos in Flickr: September 14, 2010
For the photo assigment, I took pictures of ten different cafes located in Squirrel Hill. I tagged each photo, indicated which are the display copies and the thumbnail copies, and gave each photo a title.
The URL to those photos is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/sets/72157624955357836/detail/
The URL to those photos is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11333614@N04/sets/72157624955357836/detail/
Monday, September 13, 2010
My comments on another blog
During week one of class, I commented on Amy's blog. The URL is below:
http://archivist-amy-in-training.blogspot.com/2010/08/week-1-beginning.html#comments
http://archivist-amy-in-training.blogspot.com/2010/08/week-1-beginning.html#comments
Muddiest Point: September 13, 2010
My muddiest point question after class today is this:
If media life expectancies are short, I assume this means that libraries -- or someone -- must constantly have to migrate data so that it remains accessible. We saw how much it costs for a digitization project, but I'm just wondering if there are projections about the annual cost of a data migration project to ensure that content is always accessible? Is this something that has to be done regularly by the companies that control the master sources of digital information?
If media life expectancies are short, I assume this means that libraries -- or someone -- must constantly have to migrate data so that it remains accessible. We saw how much it costs for a digitization project, but I'm just wondering if there are projections about the annual cost of a data migration project to ensure that content is always accessible? Is this something that has to be done regularly by the companies that control the master sources of digital information?
Reading Notes - September 13, 2010
Reading notes on:
"Introduction to Linux: A Hands on Guide" by Machtelt Garrels
"What is Mac OS X? by Amit Singh
Wikipedia entry on Mac OS X
"An Update on the Windows Roadmap" by Paul Thurott
Regarding the Linux article, it was interesting reading about the free and democratic nature of open source software. At my former workplace, the IT staff were shifting to open source in order to allow them greater freedom in influencing design and performance of company software. They spoke of open source as the future of computer software. It was a big deal to them. As someone who doesn't know much about computers, I enjoyed listening to them talk about it. They were passionate - almost treating it like something sacred! Free open source software seems to support the most democratic ideals that arose with internet culture and which continue today. It will be interesting to see how free open source software competes with the products of companies like Microsoft.
In contrast, the article by Paul Thurott reveals how Microsoft products are very dependent on Microsoft's willingness to support services that people pay for one way or another. Also, some software, upon becoming dated, simply loses support services as Microsoft focuses their time on only their newer products. There are some exceptions, but it still shows that Microsoft is in control. It's pretty much the opposite of what happens with open source software. On the other hand, for someone who is not a programmer, it is much easier to use Microsoft products and to get help troubleshooting problems and securing updates than to try to use open source software. Microsoft products are user-friendly for the average person. I for one would be lost without them. I find Windows easy to use, and when I have a problem I can go to their website for help and usually find a solution or answer fairly quickly.
"Introduction to Linux: A Hands on Guide" by Machtelt Garrels
"What is Mac OS X? by Amit Singh
Wikipedia entry on Mac OS X
"An Update on the Windows Roadmap" by Paul Thurott
Regarding the Linux article, it was interesting reading about the free and democratic nature of open source software. At my former workplace, the IT staff were shifting to open source in order to allow them greater freedom in influencing design and performance of company software. They spoke of open source as the future of computer software. It was a big deal to them. As someone who doesn't know much about computers, I enjoyed listening to them talk about it. They were passionate - almost treating it like something sacred! Free open source software seems to support the most democratic ideals that arose with internet culture and which continue today. It will be interesting to see how free open source software competes with the products of companies like Microsoft.
In contrast, the article by Paul Thurott reveals how Microsoft products are very dependent on Microsoft's willingness to support services that people pay for one way or another. Also, some software, upon becoming dated, simply loses support services as Microsoft focuses their time on only their newer products. There are some exceptions, but it still shows that Microsoft is in control. It's pretty much the opposite of what happens with open source software. On the other hand, for someone who is not a programmer, it is much easier to use Microsoft products and to get help troubleshooting problems and securing updates than to try to use open source software. Microsoft products are user-friendly for the average person. I for one would be lost without them. I find Windows easy to use, and when I have a problem I can go to their website for help and usually find a solution or answer fairly quickly.
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