1.- http://lma32.blogspot.com/2008/08/muddiest-point.html
2- https://courseweb.pitt.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_9047_1%26url%3D
3-https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4181925387762663697&postID=6895988701727063602&page=1
4- https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8599774071021712765&postID=5872964639793959682
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Readings II
Computer Hardware-
This Wikipedia site did not really offer any new information to me. The terms on the site were things that I have been expected to know and at least have a basic understanding of for many years. If anything, it was a concise refresher that assured me that I was not completely technologically incompetent.
Moore’s Law-
Moore’s Law is an interesting concept that I actually had not heard of before. To clarify that last sentence further, I do understand the concept; I just never knew the title of it. In fact I actually did not think it would have really been a concept for some reason. It just seems like something everyone already knows. As we advance, so does technology (well for things that concern this class at least). Moore’s Law is sort of disconcerting because if trends keep up, computers will actually be competing against humans instead of working with them.
Computer Museum-
This site has a couple of links that go well with Moore’s law and explain the entire Wikipedia article in a series of several pictures. It was helpful in that it gave some very detailed timelines and had lots information about computers, conveniently located on one page. I could see it potentially being a helpful source to know about one day, but it is not a museum that I would voluntarily travel to.
This Wikipedia site did not really offer any new information to me. The terms on the site were things that I have been expected to know and at least have a basic understanding of for many years. If anything, it was a concise refresher that assured me that I was not completely technologically incompetent.
Moore’s Law-
Moore’s Law is an interesting concept that I actually had not heard of before. To clarify that last sentence further, I do understand the concept; I just never knew the title of it. In fact I actually did not think it would have really been a concept for some reason. It just seems like something everyone already knows. As we advance, so does technology (well for things that concern this class at least). Moore’s Law is sort of disconcerting because if trends keep up, computers will actually be competing against humans instead of working with them.
Computer Museum-
This site has a couple of links that go well with Moore’s law and explain the entire Wikipedia article in a series of several pictures. It was helpful in that it gave some very detailed timelines and had lots information about computers, conveniently located on one page. I could see it potentially being a helpful source to know about one day, but it is not a museum that I would voluntarily travel to.
Readings I
Content, Not Container-
In this article the author notes that “Libraries need to find ways to deliver quality content to mobile devices.” Furthermore it is mentioned that libraries need to be able to move forward with the times in regards to how they communicate with patrons and the information that they provide. I currently work at the Hunt Library, and I can confirm that this library is attempting to do just that. Our print collection is decreasing and our electronic collection is growing. Librarians here are also using Instant Messaging programs to communicate with patrons electronically. This communication can be done much more quickly that discussion through email. One now never actually has to come face-to-face with a librarian if so inclined.
Lynch-
Whereas I believe that an “advanced” understanding of current technologies is important in working in fields where technology is prevalent, I disagree with Lynch’s argument that that EVERYONE needs to learn more. I do not believe that more than basic understandings of technology are required for most people (that is, those who do not use sophisticated technology daily). Lynch of course is very biased, for this subject, IT, is something that he is very passionate about, as well as very dated in terms of his assumptions. This article was written in 1998, and suffice it to say that the masses know much more, and are taught more thoroughly in the twenty first century than they were in the late 90’s.
Lied Library-
This article does a good job in explaining the price and work that goes into the major points of the other two articles (Content, Not Container and Lynch): the need to increase technology. In this article a very in depth description of how exactly a library becomes technologically modern is discussed. One point that I do not believe was hit on hard enough revolved around library staff. Maintaining technology is important for staying current, but coupled with this point should be the maintenance of library staff’s education. There is no point in having new technologies if the staff is not knowledgeable enough to use them. This is a problem that I expect many libraries have. Like technology, one can become obsolete very quickly.
In this article the author notes that “Libraries need to find ways to deliver quality content to mobile devices.” Furthermore it is mentioned that libraries need to be able to move forward with the times in regards to how they communicate with patrons and the information that they provide. I currently work at the Hunt Library, and I can confirm that this library is attempting to do just that. Our print collection is decreasing and our electronic collection is growing. Librarians here are also using Instant Messaging programs to communicate with patrons electronically. This communication can be done much more quickly that discussion through email. One now never actually has to come face-to-face with a librarian if so inclined.
Lynch-
Whereas I believe that an “advanced” understanding of current technologies is important in working in fields where technology is prevalent, I disagree with Lynch’s argument that that EVERYONE needs to learn more. I do not believe that more than basic understandings of technology are required for most people (that is, those who do not use sophisticated technology daily). Lynch of course is very biased, for this subject, IT, is something that he is very passionate about, as well as very dated in terms of his assumptions. This article was written in 1998, and suffice it to say that the masses know much more, and are taught more thoroughly in the twenty first century than they were in the late 90’s.
Lied Library-
This article does a good job in explaining the price and work that goes into the major points of the other two articles (Content, Not Container and Lynch): the need to increase technology. In this article a very in depth description of how exactly a library becomes technologically modern is discussed. One point that I do not believe was hit on hard enough revolved around library staff. Maintaining technology is important for staying current, but coupled with this point should be the maintenance of library staff’s education. There is no point in having new technologies if the staff is not knowledgeable enough to use them. This is a problem that I expect many libraries have. Like technology, one can become obsolete very quickly.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Muddiest Point 1
I am pretty confused about these blogs. Are we just going to have to click on everyone’s links every time we want to look at someone else’s blog, or are we going to have a clearer, more organized list? Furthermore, are we to predominately use the blogs or the discussion board? If it is the blogs, how can people really discuss things topically and coherently so that it could be beneficial for others? Also, in the second week's reading list, what are we supposed to do with the museum website? I would really appreciate more explicit information regarding what exactly we are to do/get out of some of the more abstract reading, namely, the museum one.
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