Friday, September 28, 2007
I love the Wii
The Wii is great! I have decided to give myself a Wii as a graduation present to myself in December. You really feel like you are in the game because the Wii requires you to actually move. Maybe parents will like the Wii as well because it requires physical interaction.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
D-Lib Magazine
I wanted to let everyone know about a free electronic magazine called D-Lib Magazine (http://www.dlib.org/). This magazine is has the latest information about digital library research.
I really like the "Featured Collection" section of the magazine because it gives you the opportunity to see an example of what a noted digital collection looks like. Also the "Featured Collection" section can help you generate ideas abut how to improve your digital library.
I really like the "Featured Collection" section of the magazine because it gives you the opportunity to see an example of what a noted digital collection looks like. Also the "Featured Collection" section can help you generate ideas abut how to improve your digital library.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Transparent Libraries
I was recently introduced to the idea of libraries becomming transparent. Posted below is an abbreviated version of some of my ideas about libraries becomming transparent.
On one hand, I think having a transparent library is a great idea. I think if all departments in the library had to post their current events or projects on a blog that would help improve communication among staff. Also staff would be able to better assist the public. I have always felt a patron should not have to ask two or more people about a library program to find out basic information about a program. I think a transparent library where all staff is encouraged to share ideas will make more staff feel appreciated.
On the other hand, all decisions in any organizations are not black and white; sometimes leaders of an organization are force to sacrifice one thing to acquire or maintain something else. The general public may not have enough knowledge about the issue at hand to make an educated judgement call.
Overall, I am all for the idea of having a semi-transparent library. Increasing the communication within the library will be beneficial to staff and patrons. I think the public seeing librarians maintaining blogs and wikis will help create a connection between the two groups. Most people do not know the role of the library in the community or what a librarian actually does. I think a semi-transparent library will help demystify the library and draw the patrons into the library.
Thats my two cents . . .
On one hand, I think having a transparent library is a great idea. I think if all departments in the library had to post their current events or projects on a blog that would help improve communication among staff. Also staff would be able to better assist the public. I have always felt a patron should not have to ask two or more people about a library program to find out basic information about a program. I think a transparent library where all staff is encouraged to share ideas will make more staff feel appreciated.
On the other hand, all decisions in any organizations are not black and white; sometimes leaders of an organization are force to sacrifice one thing to acquire or maintain something else. The general public may not have enough knowledge about the issue at hand to make an educated judgement call.
Overall, I am all for the idea of having a semi-transparent library. Increasing the communication within the library will be beneficial to staff and patrons. I think the public seeing librarians maintaining blogs and wikis will help create a connection between the two groups. Most people do not know the role of the library in the community or what a librarian actually does. I think a semi-transparent library will help demystify the library and draw the patrons into the library.
Thats my two cents . . .
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Introduction
Hello All
My name is Jessica Lawrence.
I worked for the Norfolk Public Library for seven years. I currently work at the Thomas Cooper Library and the Davis Computer Lab.
When I grow up I want to be a cataloger.
I have only read about web 2.0.
I expect to learn a great deal in this class, and I am excited it finally was added to the master schedule.
My name is Jessica Lawrence.
I worked for the Norfolk Public Library for seven years. I currently work at the Thomas Cooper Library and the Davis Computer Lab.
When I grow up I want to be a cataloger.
I have only read about web 2.0.
I expect to learn a great deal in this class, and I am excited it finally was added to the master schedule.
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