Video
http://www.screencast.com/t/IoDvnGeMwuZ
Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisaho/5073377714/in/set-72157625019627689/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisaho/5073376848/in/set-72157625019627689/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisaho/5073377038/in/set-72157625019627689/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisaho/5072778169/in/set-72157625019627689/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisaho/5072778283/in/set-72157625019627689/
Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Week 6 Readings
Local Area Network
The last sentence states that LANs can be classified as WANs. Does that mean the difference between local and wide is based solely on the size of the network? (update: nevermind, this is answered in the next reading)
Computer Network
This was an interesting read since I've heard many of these terms but never looked them up, such as the types of wired and wireless technologies. It would have been better if it included the disadvantages of each type or an explanation of why users would choose each one.
Common Types of Computer Networks
This just seems like someone reading the Wikipedia entry. He didn't add any new information.
Management of RFID in Libraries
I am pro-RFID in libraries, although I believe it should not be 100% seeing as many patrons do prefer the "human touch." It is a shame that some circulation employees will lose their jobs, but it does save the patrons' time and most likely diverts the library's budget to other areas. Is there an article that explains the real costs of implementing RFID?
The last sentence states that LANs can be classified as WANs. Does that mean the difference between local and wide is based solely on the size of the network? (update: nevermind, this is answered in the next reading)
Computer Network
This was an interesting read since I've heard many of these terms but never looked them up, such as the types of wired and wireless technologies. It would have been better if it included the disadvantages of each type or an explanation of why users would choose each one.
Common Types of Computer Networks
This just seems like someone reading the Wikipedia entry. He didn't add any new information.
Management of RFID in Libraries
I am pro-RFID in libraries, although I believe it should not be 100% seeing as many patrons do prefer the "human touch." It is a shame that some circulation employees will lose their jobs, but it does save the patrons' time and most likely diverts the library's budget to other areas. Is there an article that explains the real costs of implementing RFID?
Friday, October 8, 2010
Week 6 Muddiest Point(s)
- How do libraries decide between metadata standards?
- Do any use more than one simultaneously?
- Does it just depend on the software being used?
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Week 5
Database
I wish there were more examples of the different types of databases that we could explore. Just reading about them doesn't make it as clear as actually seeing them in action. I didn't realize there were different forms of storage (ISAM, heaps, hash buckets, etc.) and I'm not sure I understand how they are created and managed.
Introduction to Metadata
I have some experience with MARC cataloging so I'm familiar with many of these standards. LCSH, AAT, and TGN have been extremely helpful in working with museum databases to figure out the exact terms to use when it comes to spelling and form. Sometimes it can seem as if the amount of metadata exceeds the size of the actual object it is describing like the example of run-length encoding for compressing sentences. It'd be quicker to just read the data rather than go through all the "data about data."
An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
The concept of Dublin Core and the need for a universal metadata standard is plain to see, but I get lost in the underlying architecture. I guess other people do as well which is why the need exists.
I wish there were more examples of the different types of databases that we could explore. Just reading about them doesn't make it as clear as actually seeing them in action. I didn't realize there were different forms of storage (ISAM, heaps, hash buckets, etc.) and I'm not sure I understand how they are created and managed.
Introduction to Metadata
I have some experience with MARC cataloging so I'm familiar with many of these standards. LCSH, AAT, and TGN have been extremely helpful in working with museum databases to figure out the exact terms to use when it comes to spelling and form. Sometimes it can seem as if the amount of metadata exceeds the size of the actual object it is describing like the example of run-length encoding for compressing sentences. It'd be quicker to just read the data rather than go through all the "data about data."
An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
The concept of Dublin Core and the need for a universal metadata standard is plain to see, but I get lost in the underlying architecture. I guess other people do as well which is why the need exists.
Friday, October 1, 2010
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