ASSIGNMENT #3

Personal Bibliographic Management Systems
ZOTERO & CITELIKE
http://www.citeulike.org/user/jab224
I have 9 more sites. They can be viewed when in my library. I just found out how to get the other articles from citeulike on to my blog but can not do it on this computer. I will enter the other 9 after 6:00 today.

COMMENTS WEEK #6

Maggie's blog
http://maggie215.blogspot.com/2008/09/week-6-reading-response.html


Liz Pinder's Blog

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MUDDIEST POINT #5

One of the muddiest points for me this week was trying to post my reading to my blog. I didn't have a problem in the previous week but this week I could not post my blog on time. I could not figure out what was going wrong. It was very frustrating. I kept getting the error message but did not understand what it meant.

Readings #5

Data compression, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and Data compression basics

In the article Data compression it states that the fundamental idea behind digital data compression is to take a given representation of information (a chunk of binary data) and replace it with a different representation (another chunk of binary data) that takes up less space (space here being measured in binary digits, better known as bits), and from which the original information can later be recovered. These two articles really answered the question that I have had in my mind over the past few weeks as to how all the collected information and data would be stored. Wikipedia names two types of systems one being Lossless data compression systems which can be viewed in terms of a four-stage model. And, Lossy data compression systems typically include even more stages, including, for example, prediction, frequency transformation, and quantization. Truly I was not able to grasp all of the termology and information presented in the two articles. I must take more time to go over the information to come up with questions and suggestion on how to use this information in library of today.

Imaging Pittsburgh: Creating a shared gateway to digital image collections of the Pittsburgh region, by Edward A. Galloway

It was interesting to note the way the University of Pittsburgh is digitalizing their photographic collections. More and more I am understanding the significance of doing such projects. Even though many people were displaced in the 50's with little evidence of having existed in that location the pictures tell the story. In the 50's people were putting valuables, photographs and important information and documentation into what they called time capsules to be opened up at a later date. These isolated artifacts would remain isolated and opened by individuals. The shared gateway to digital image collections of the Pittsburgh region allows many individuals at near and distant places to view collections. Not only can they view their own but others also now or in the future. This is a project that is spearheading the change from paper to electronic data.

YouTube and libraries: It could be a beautiful relationship, by Paula L. Webb

Paula Webb gives various examples as to how YouTube can be of great use to Libraries. Using videos to display different types of information in regards to your library's activities and collections is one example. I could see this working in a library. Patrons could view coming attractions to book clubs, missed workshops, and children's programs. Demonstrations on using the library could also be viewed. Branches who have their own local specialties could share their events with other library branches. I think this would be a great relationship between YouTube and libraries.

MUDDIEST POINT #4

I am understanding the differences between database and metadata, but I do not know if I can give a good definition of metadata because it seems to encompass so much. Also I am wondering at this point in time how much is metadata being used in libraries of today? It seems that in creating metadata you need the combined work of the fields of information technology and librarianship. Is there a new field being developed for those who are working with the creation and maintenance of metadata?

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Tamoul
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Joyce's Flickr Project

This is the link to my flickr account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30487734@NO6/sets/

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Maggie's blog
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Readings #4

Database: From Wikipedia

Reading this article has given me a more in depth view of the many database software I am now using or have used in the past. I used the SFSS statistical tool in studying and analyzing sociological data. At the Free Library of Philadelphia I am using their online catalogue which operates in SIRSI, and for my classes at Pitt I am using various types databases. When using the software I would follow instructions in order to finish my task. The Wikepedia article on databases has given me the history of databases and shown the various different types of software. The information is useful to libraries and distributors of information in knowing which type of software is best for the storage and indexing of information.

Setting the Stage: By Anne J. Gilliland

Libraries that are going through a paradigm shift from being a holder of printed materials to that of one that has transferred its important information and documentation to be electronically based in a digitial information system are in the need of a stage by stage description and illustration of getting from one point to another. It is not necessary for the developers of such methods to start from scratch. It is possible to build on previous models. Anne J. Gilliland in her article Setting the Stage gives the necessary information needed to make such a transition. Some of the important task are: " identifying which metadata schema or schemas should be applied in order to best meet the needs of the information creator, repository and users; deciding which aspects of metadata are essential for what they wish to achieve, and how granular they need each type of metadata to be - in other words, how much is enough and how much is too much. She says that there will likely always be important trade offs between the costs of developing and managing metadata to meet current needs, and creating sufficient metadata that can be capitalized upon for future, often unanticipated uses; and ensuring that the metadata schema being applied are the most current versions" Along with this one must have a staff that is trained and skilled in bringing about this change.

An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model:
By Eric J. Miller

Instead of just transferring the metadata of one specific library or organization into digital information, Eric J. Miller has embarked on a mission with others, not just locally or nationally but internationally, to set up a model that can be used by others. The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is an international effort designed to foster consensus across disciplines for the discovery-oriented description of diverse resources in an electronic environment. Miller says that he means for a formalized representation to support the encoding needs for implementers. It is my understanding that this initative will bring about the collection of data of different disciplines and combine the information into one interactive electronic source. Not only will libraries, museums, and other institutions be able to digitize their own information, they will also be able to connect, interact, and digitize the resources of other organizations and disciplines around the globe.

MUDDIEST POINT #3

I had a few muddiest points this week. I was adventurous and started downloading Vista. I keep getting coded data instead of English. I am still working on correcting this problem. I am trying to work on time management and wanted to view the class video earlier. Video #3 was full of a lot of information that seems interesting and important. It was not easy to pick one point of interest. I wanted to go back and review the video a few times before writing this muddiest point. I could not get the slides to match-up with the video. Even though things are getting better it seems as though I am not moving fast enough in completing my work.

LIS blog

http://stephaniec-lisblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/comments-ive-made-on-week-3-readings.html

LIS 2600 Fall 2008 - JSB65

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Corine's Blog

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Readings #3

Introduction to Linux A Hands on Guide Mattel, Garrels & Kernelthread.com
Although I have been using computers for many years I am beginning to realize that I have only been using it for word processing, checking e-mail, class projects and searching for information on different kinds of software. Being introduced to the Linux A hands on Guide has made me aware of the fact that many different kinds of software are available in many different forms. The statement in section 1.4.2 that at first glance, the amount of Linux distributions can be frightening... is very true to me. I have the same apprehensions about using the software on Mac OS X. Although it mentions there is plenty of advice on the subject, from my point of view it is confusing and presents a fearful situation. How can I feel comfortable to trust using and testing different software after just learning about debugging, viruses, and cleaning up my computer. Since at the end of the Linus article it states that it is strongly advised that beginners stick to a mainstream distribution, supporting all common hardware and applications by default I am looking for various points of views about the list of distributions at the end of the article as well as software for the Mac OS X. After receiving comments about the software I will become adventurous and begin to sample different software.

An Update on the Windows Roadmap
I received a lot of information from this reading. The conversations between Cybrett, Snakedoctor and Waethorn are conversations I have heard about on my job who in the past year has install Windows Vista at various pilot sites. Most employees have encountered many problems with the Vista. After reading the article I see many of the problems could be a lack of knowledge in Information Technology and Information Technology Literacy. Class are now being offered in Windows Vista for the staff. At home, I use Windows XP that had been updated but I requested the Vista software from Pitt. I had used this software at LaSalle University but never on my own computer. I never installed the Windows Vista software after hearing about the many problems experienced by my fellow co-workers and the students at Pitt. Windows roadmap gave me sufficient information on the past, present, and future directions of Windows XP and Vista. I am wonder if it will be feasible for me to install the Vista and continue to use the Windows XP until I feel more comfortable with the WindowsVista which should last me until 2011. Once I gain more knowledge and information on Linux and Mac OS X software, who knows, maybe I will be able to download all my software that I need without ever having to buy software again.

MUDDIEST POINT #2

When listening to the discussion on whether or not something is true and the explanation of the image structure, it was not clear to me what is included in the image structure. It seemed to me the image structure consisted of the image (the picture) and text explaining the image structure. Is this everything that is included in what is called the image structure? I noticed in one of the responses to our reading notes a student mentioned that the definition in Wikipeda was not correct. Since image structures are viewed differently for different individuals and everyone does not view the same image structure in the same way should we be careful in using the information in Wikipeda?