http://the2600.blogspot.com/2010/10/week-8-musings.html?showComment=1288464238923#c496003809515014253
http://archivist-amy-in-training.blogspot.com/2010/10/week-8-html-and-web-authoring-software.html?showComment=1288464603939#c7351511899865569115
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Reading Notes - Week 8
HTML Tutorial
This site gives a nice overview of HTML. I've had some experience with HTML, having made a website or two in high school, so this site didn't tell me a whole lot I didn't already know. It is a nice resource for the codes and such that are required as I'm pretty sure I don't remember them all.
CSS Tutorial
This site, just as the previous one, gives an overview of CSS programming. I have very little experience with CSS, so I've learned a lot from this tutorial. It seems that CSS does save a lot of work that previous programming with HTML would need.
HTML Cheatsheet
This is exactly what the title implies - a cheatsheet. It will come in handy for any HTML coding that will need to be done. Which I'm guessing we might have to do some given the number of guides we're reading.
Beyond HTML: Developing and Re-imagining Library Web Guides in a Content Management System
Most of this article went over my head, to be perfectly honest. Basically, a management system was developed to help Georgia State libraries manage their research guides created by their staff. This could be used as a model for other libraries, but had at time of publication not been adopted by many other locations. A CMS could be useful, given that many libraries operate with many research guides and databases.
This site gives a nice overview of HTML. I've had some experience with HTML, having made a website or two in high school, so this site didn't tell me a whole lot I didn't already know. It is a nice resource for the codes and such that are required as I'm pretty sure I don't remember them all.
CSS Tutorial
This site, just as the previous one, gives an overview of CSS programming. I have very little experience with CSS, so I've learned a lot from this tutorial. It seems that CSS does save a lot of work that previous programming with HTML would need.
HTML Cheatsheet
This is exactly what the title implies - a cheatsheet. It will come in handy for any HTML coding that will need to be done. Which I'm guessing we might have to do some given the number of guides we're reading.
Beyond HTML: Developing and Re-imagining Library Web Guides in a Content Management System
Most of this article went over my head, to be perfectly honest. Basically, a management system was developed to help Georgia State libraries manage their research guides created by their staff. This could be used as a model for other libraries, but had at time of publication not been adopted by many other locations. A CMS could be useful, given that many libraries operate with many research guides and databases.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Assignment 5
The link to my list/shelf is:
http://upitt01-staff.kwc.kohalibrary.com/cgi-bin/koha/virtualshelves/shelves.pl?viewshelf=59
The name of the list is "Melanie Szewczak - Neil Gaiman," and my user name is MRS110.
http://upitt01-staff.kwc.kohalibrary.com/cgi-bin/koha/virtualshelves/shelves.pl?viewshelf=59
The name of the list is "Melanie Szewczak - Neil Gaiman," and my user name is MRS110.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Reading Notes - Week 7
How Internet Infrastructure Works
What I found most interesting about this article was the video on the very first page. How often do we see people working on their laptops in just about every public place? The idea that anyone can access your information using unencrypted wireless networks is rather disconcerting. I make a habit of only using networks that I have a security code for, but the thought that people can get my info is rather scary. There goes the internet surfing in the coffee shop...
Sergey Brin and Larry Page on Google
This video was entertaining. It's amazing to see the globe and imagine how many queries there are on Google at any particular moment. Google as a company is so diverse and is focused on so many different things. I was interested in hearing about their philanthropic efforts. It also appears that they really care about their employees.
Dismantling Integrated Library Systems
ILS and the web don't always work that well together. The web has led to the dismantling of ILS, simply because it is able to work in more modular or disconnected ways. New modules sometimes can't mesh with old modules, and some information just doesn't get communicated the same way. Technology is great, but it always seems to cause more problems than you would think.
What I found most interesting about this article was the video on the very first page. How often do we see people working on their laptops in just about every public place? The idea that anyone can access your information using unencrypted wireless networks is rather disconcerting. I make a habit of only using networks that I have a security code for, but the thought that people can get my info is rather scary. There goes the internet surfing in the coffee shop...
Sergey Brin and Larry Page on Google
This video was entertaining. It's amazing to see the globe and imagine how many queries there are on Google at any particular moment. Google as a company is so diverse and is focused on so many different things. I was interested in hearing about their philanthropic efforts. It also appears that they really care about their employees.
Dismantling Integrated Library Systems
ILS and the web don't always work that well together. The web has led to the dismantling of ILS, simply because it is able to work in more modular or disconnected ways. New modules sometimes can't mesh with old modules, and some information just doesn't get communicated the same way. Technology is great, but it always seems to cause more problems than you would think.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Muddiest Point - Week 6
So when packets are travelling from host to host on their way to their final destination, do they leave any trace or record of the packets being there? Or is any information pertaining to those packets immediately gone upon being sent along the path?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Assignment 3
Here are the links for Assignment 3. The video and captures describe how to make an online reservation using barnesandnoble.com.
Video -
http://www.screencast.com/users/MelanieRose/folders/Jing/media/3ee424cd-95b7-4998-991c-04bb92e8eb79
Captures -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906233/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5073504286/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906175/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906113/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906069/in/photostream/
Video -
http://www.screencast.com/users/MelanieRose/folders/Jing/media/3ee424cd-95b7-4998-991c-04bb92e8eb79
Captures -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906233/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5073504286/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906175/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906113/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/szewczakm/5072906069/in/photostream/
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Reading Notes - Week 6
Local Area Network - Wikipedia
Yet another Wikipedia article that can give the basic information about a topic. Having grown up in the "digital age," I was already pretty familiar with the LAN concept. The article did a good job of clearing up a few of the details that I was unfamiliar with. In today's society though, with wireless being available at McDonalds of all places, how many people are familiar with LAN outside of an office setting?
Computer Network - Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article, unlike the previous one, brought up some information that I wasn't familiar with. I had never really thought about campus networks and metropolitan networks before, just took them for granted. Now I understand what having an entire campus with available internet really entails.
Common Types of Computer Networks - YouTube
PAN, LAN, WAN, and other types are explained. I do think its interesting how the presenter explained that a lot of what we used to have to do on a Wide Area Network can now be done on a LAN. Ethernet cables and technology have really made vast improvements on what is possible for everyone.
Management of RFID in Libraries
RFID is the acronym for radio frequency identifier. RFID is a small microchip and an antenna embedded in a piece of paper. It is essentially like a barcode, but operates using electro-magnetic field. RFID can be used for inventory and security reasons. Libraries can use this to track their inventory as it is checked in or out. Currently, I work for Barnes and Noble, mostly in the receiving room. I deal with RFID tags everyday. We choose to tag some of our books according to the threat of shoplifting. The tags are helpful, but my experience shows that they are not infallible. They can easily be removed, they can be deactivated, and the readers can be fooled. Yet, we still use them because they are effective. And the noise that the readers make when a tag goes through them still active, well...it's pretty annoying.
Yet another Wikipedia article that can give the basic information about a topic. Having grown up in the "digital age," I was already pretty familiar with the LAN concept. The article did a good job of clearing up a few of the details that I was unfamiliar with. In today's society though, with wireless being available at McDonalds of all places, how many people are familiar with LAN outside of an office setting?
Computer Network - Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article, unlike the previous one, brought up some information that I wasn't familiar with. I had never really thought about campus networks and metropolitan networks before, just took them for granted. Now I understand what having an entire campus with available internet really entails.
Common Types of Computer Networks - YouTube
PAN, LAN, WAN, and other types are explained. I do think its interesting how the presenter explained that a lot of what we used to have to do on a Wide Area Network can now be done on a LAN. Ethernet cables and technology have really made vast improvements on what is possible for everyone.
Management of RFID in Libraries
RFID is the acronym for radio frequency identifier. RFID is a small microchip and an antenna embedded in a piece of paper. It is essentially like a barcode, but operates using electro-magnetic field. RFID can be used for inventory and security reasons. Libraries can use this to track their inventory as it is checked in or out. Currently, I work for Barnes and Noble, mostly in the receiving room. I deal with RFID tags everyday. We choose to tag some of our books according to the threat of shoplifting. The tags are helpful, but my experience shows that they are not infallible. They can easily be removed, they can be deactivated, and the readers can be fooled. Yet, we still use them because they are effective. And the noise that the readers make when a tag goes through them still active, well...it's pretty annoying.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Reading Notes -- Week 5
Database - Wikipedia
Once again, Wikipedia gives us the basics. A database is a collection of data organized for one or more uses. The database can be classified many ways usually by contents - bibliographic, statistical, etc. The article also explains types of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and their components. It also explains the types of databases and their functions. Then it goes on to explain some features of databases and their functions, including security and locking.
An Introduction to Metadata
Metadata is defined as data about data. It is a widely used term, but is seen differently by those who use it. Metadata is the information object of data - this includes content, context, and structure. Context has often been the area largely focused on, especially in the museum community. Structure has become more important and interesting as computers become more and more sophisticated. Metadata has many uses and attributes. Functions include: creation, multiversioning, reuse, recontextualization of information objects, organization and description, validation, searching and retrieval, utilization and preservation, and disposition.
An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
According to the article, the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is a international effort designed to foster consensus across disciplines for the discovery-oriented description of diverse resources in an electronic environment. It seeks to create an internationally recognized definitions of concepts concerning metadata. It uses an encoding system similar to XML to create a modular vocabulary.
Once again, Wikipedia gives us the basics. A database is a collection of data organized for one or more uses. The database can be classified many ways usually by contents - bibliographic, statistical, etc. The article also explains types of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and their components. It also explains the types of databases and their functions. Then it goes on to explain some features of databases and their functions, including security and locking.
An Introduction to Metadata
Metadata is defined as data about data. It is a widely used term, but is seen differently by those who use it. Metadata is the information object of data - this includes content, context, and structure. Context has often been the area largely focused on, especially in the museum community. Structure has become more important and interesting as computers become more and more sophisticated. Metadata has many uses and attributes. Functions include: creation, multiversioning, reuse, recontextualization of information objects, organization and description, validation, searching and retrieval, utilization and preservation, and disposition.
An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
According to the article, the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is a international effort designed to foster consensus across disciplines for the discovery-oriented description of diverse resources in an electronic environment. It seeks to create an internationally recognized definitions of concepts concerning metadata. It uses an encoding system similar to XML to create a modular vocabulary.
Friday, October 1, 2010
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