Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Monday, 11 November 2013
Exercise 16 - Comment on Teacher's blog
Teacher's blog about current awareness/trends/issues
Automated Book Delivery System and Virtual Browse
This YouTube clip is about the use of Robots (ABDS) and Virtual Browse in the Hunt Library, North Carolina University, USA.
The Hunt Library has 4 robots that travel up and down 18 metre long aisles retrieving and depositing books. There are 2 million books stacked in large bins that are electronically tagged and this uses up one ninth of the space of normal library shelving. Books most often used remain on the shelves, a total of 40,000.
Virtual browsing allows the user to look at a book online as if they were looking at it on a shelf. This is called a virtual book shelf. Users can search for books online using their phone or ipad as they would do in a normal library.
Before watching these clips I didn't know of ABDS and Virtual Browse. As a student of Library studies it is important that I am aware of current trends and issues in the industry so that when I work in library/information services I will have the knowledge and terminology of what is available.
For libraries with large collections that are short on space the ABDS is a viable option. Using Virtual browsing is similar to using online databases in a normal library.
Filter Bubbles
A filter bubble is what has been tailored for you. This is why two people googling the same subject will come up with different pages and links. The presenter of this clip talks of the importance of users receiving information that is valuable and gives them a sense of public life and not just 'junk food' pages and links.
I did know of filter bubbles before watching the clip and it would be great if we were not exposed to so much junk on the internet. It would save our time because we wouldn't have to read it, remove it and that would give us more time and energy to read and analyse the quality and important information on the net.
Annette Smith
Automated Book Delivery System and Virtual Browse
This YouTube clip is about the use of Robots (ABDS) and Virtual Browse in the Hunt Library, North Carolina University, USA.
The Hunt Library has 4 robots that travel up and down 18 metre long aisles retrieving and depositing books. There are 2 million books stacked in large bins that are electronically tagged and this uses up one ninth of the space of normal library shelving. Books most often used remain on the shelves, a total of 40,000.
Virtual browsing allows the user to look at a book online as if they were looking at it on a shelf. This is called a virtual book shelf. Users can search for books online using their phone or ipad as they would do in a normal library.
Before watching these clips I didn't know of ABDS and Virtual Browse. As a student of Library studies it is important that I am aware of current trends and issues in the industry so that when I work in library/information services I will have the knowledge and terminology of what is available.
For libraries with large collections that are short on space the ABDS is a viable option. Using Virtual browsing is similar to using online databases in a normal library.
Filter Bubbles
A filter bubble is what has been tailored for you. This is why two people googling the same subject will come up with different pages and links. The presenter of this clip talks of the importance of users receiving information that is valuable and gives them a sense of public life and not just 'junk food' pages and links.
I did know of filter bubbles before watching the clip and it would be great if we were not exposed to so much junk on the internet. It would save our time because we wouldn't have to read it, remove it and that would give us more time and energy to read and analyse the quality and important information on the net.
Annette Smith
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Exercise 14 - inviting others to comment on your blog
Others' comments
I have invited Noeleen Ellevsen, Robert Green, and Joanne Farrar to comment on my blog.
I have invited Noeleen Ellevsen, Robert Green, and Joanne Farrar to comment on my blog.
Exercise 13 - changing the arrangement of your blog
Changing the arrangement of my blog
I went into Layout, clicked on Template Designer and increased widths and decided to go back to the original width.
I decided to keep it simple. I prefer to work with a simple layout.
I went into Layout, clicked on Template Designer and increased widths and decided to go back to the original width.
I decided to keep it simple. I prefer to work with a simple layout.
Exercise 12 - changing the colour of your blog
Changing the colour of my blog
Initially my blog background was one of the Travel templates.
I changed my blog to a Simple template with a blue background. I chose this one because blue is a calming colour.
Initially my blog background was one of the Travel templates.
I changed my blog to a Simple template with a blue background. I chose this one because blue is a calming colour.
Exercise 11 - Recommendations
Recommendations for the use of Web 2.0 technology at Woollahra Library
For the new library in Double Bay I would recommend the use of more social networking to help librarians share information with patrons:-
Local Studies
-Historical photos with as much information added as possible, to be posted on the library's Flickr page.
-Woollahra library to set up a blog so interested members can contribute and collaborate with others, learn and share their information. Some users may have ancestors who lived, worked, and served in the Woollahra area and may be able to contribute interesting and valuable information.
Children's Services
RSS feeds are available for upcoming Library Events such as Storytimes, new Junior Fiction books and DVDs.
-The parents of younger children could also be contacted via Facebook and Twitter.
-For those who miss Children's Library events, videos and podcasts could be made available to look at from the comfort of their home.
Teenage/Youth
This age bracket is all embracing of web 2.0 technology and well suited to using all kinds of technology.
-Blogs could be set up for teenagers and youth for discussions about books, current affairs that affect teenagers, health issues and so on. Blogs create conversations.
-A wiki site would be good for teenagers because there is no defined owner or leader, it allows structure to emerge according to the needs of the users. Teenagers could work in collaboration with other teenagers to add, modify or delete content. The subject/s of the wiki site could be decided by the Library or a group of teenage members.
-Teens could join library facebook or twitter sites to add comments on what they are reading and watching.
-YouTube clips could be created by local youth/teenagers and be made available by a click of the mouse on the library website. The creators could choose their topics and the staff at the library would view the clip before it is uploaded to ensure the content is suitable for users.
-The library could create podcasts that feature teens discussing their favourite games, books, interests.
Adult Fiction
-The library could use blogging to engage groups of readers to discuss their views on books, enhance their knowledge of new books on the market and share information.
-They could use aNobii which helps book lovers to share reviews and recommendations.
-To give a visual dimension to Adult Fiction, YouTube clips or podcasts could be created by library staff and include updates and summaries of new books, information about authors and events.
Information/Reference
Reference material needs to be updated regularly because it needs to be the most up to date information.
-RSS feeds are a good way of disseminating information for Reference material.
-The library could also use Twitter and Facebook to notify users of updates.
Information about library events is delivered via podcasts, videos, YouTube, Flickr, and RSS feeds.
-All kinds of information about the library could be delivered via Facebook and Twitter.
For the new library in Double Bay I would recommend the use of more social networking to help librarians share information with patrons:-
Local Studies
-Historical photos with as much information added as possible, to be posted on the library's Flickr page.
-Woollahra library to set up a blog so interested members can contribute and collaborate with others, learn and share their information. Some users may have ancestors who lived, worked, and served in the Woollahra area and may be able to contribute interesting and valuable information.
Children's Services
RSS feeds are available for upcoming Library Events such as Storytimes, new Junior Fiction books and DVDs.
-The parents of younger children could also be contacted via Facebook and Twitter.
-For those who miss Children's Library events, videos and podcasts could be made available to look at from the comfort of their home.
Teenage/Youth
This age bracket is all embracing of web 2.0 technology and well suited to using all kinds of technology.
-Blogs could be set up for teenagers and youth for discussions about books, current affairs that affect teenagers, health issues and so on. Blogs create conversations.
-A wiki site would be good for teenagers because there is no defined owner or leader, it allows structure to emerge according to the needs of the users. Teenagers could work in collaboration with other teenagers to add, modify or delete content. The subject/s of the wiki site could be decided by the Library or a group of teenage members.
-Teens could join library facebook or twitter sites to add comments on what they are reading and watching.
-YouTube clips could be created by local youth/teenagers and be made available by a click of the mouse on the library website. The creators could choose their topics and the staff at the library would view the clip before it is uploaded to ensure the content is suitable for users.
-The library could create podcasts that feature teens discussing their favourite games, books, interests.
Adult Fiction
-The library could use blogging to engage groups of readers to discuss their views on books, enhance their knowledge of new books on the market and share information.
-They could use aNobii which helps book lovers to share reviews and recommendations.
-To give a visual dimension to Adult Fiction, YouTube clips or podcasts could be created by library staff and include updates and summaries of new books, information about authors and events.
Information/Reference
Reference material needs to be updated regularly because it needs to be the most up to date information.
-RSS feeds are a good way of disseminating information for Reference material.
-The library could also use Twitter and Facebook to notify users of updates.
Information about library events is delivered via podcasts, videos, YouTube, Flickr, and RSS feeds.
-All kinds of information about the library could be delivered via Facebook and Twitter.
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Exercise 15 - commenting on other blogs
Noeleen Ellevsen
Exercise 9 - community profile
I love the way Noeleen describes Warringah as the 'insular peninsula'. The shire (Sutherland) is described as insular and now I know that Warringah is the same. It is interesting that many Tibetan refugees now live in the area and it's great that there are services provided for them.
Noeleen has used her wit to describe the incident at her son's school about the child who burst into tears because he was picked to be Tony Abbott!
Exercise 10 - evaluation
Your evaluation of Warringah Library's use of web 2.0 technology is good.
The situation is the same at Woollahra Library where they advertise YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter symbols on their website but they are just a link to Woollahra Council's accounts. Customers cannot engage in dialogue with their library via 2.0 technologies.
Robert Green
Exercise 10 - evaluation
Bob's evaluation of Sutherland library shows that it is similar to Woollahra in that they do not have a lot of library 2.0 available, however the Sutherland Shire Council provides residents with eight (8) library branches within the 'shire'.
Exercise 11 - recommendations
Bob has brought up a very important issue regarding social media and children/teens. That is the protection of this group of young people from paedophiles and online bullying. Librarians must always be vigilant to protect their clients.
Jo Farrar
Exercise 10 - evauluation
Manly library Local Studies have a web log that allows readers to join in discussion regarding any topic in the area of history/family. This is a great way for interested parties to share and collaborate!
Children's Services - there are no web logs. Jo agrees with this so children are encouraged to go to the library to read and to interact with library, librarians and other children. Plenty of time for them to use social media and computers. I agree with Jo.
Exercise 11 - recommendations
Jo has included some interesting information from the New York Public Library about what they offer clients. On their facebook page children can add a photo of themselves in their storybook character costume. I clicked on the link to their Pinterest site and found headings such as 'What NYPL is Reading', 'Picture of the Day' and' Literary Greats'. The information is useful and current.
Annette Smith
Exercise 9 - community profile
I love the way Noeleen describes Warringah as the 'insular peninsula'. The shire (Sutherland) is described as insular and now I know that Warringah is the same. It is interesting that many Tibetan refugees now live in the area and it's great that there are services provided for them.
Noeleen has used her wit to describe the incident at her son's school about the child who burst into tears because he was picked to be Tony Abbott!
Exercise 10 - evaluation
Your evaluation of Warringah Library's use of web 2.0 technology is good.
The situation is the same at Woollahra Library where they advertise YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter symbols on their website but they are just a link to Woollahra Council's accounts. Customers cannot engage in dialogue with their library via 2.0 technologies.
Robert Green
Exercise 10 - evaluation
Bob's evaluation of Sutherland library shows that it is similar to Woollahra in that they do not have a lot of library 2.0 available, however the Sutherland Shire Council provides residents with eight (8) library branches within the 'shire'.
Exercise 11 - recommendations
Bob has brought up a very important issue regarding social media and children/teens. That is the protection of this group of young people from paedophiles and online bullying. Librarians must always be vigilant to protect their clients.
Jo Farrar
Exercise 10 - evauluation
Manly library Local Studies have a web log that allows readers to join in discussion regarding any topic in the area of history/family. This is a great way for interested parties to share and collaborate!
Children's Services - there are no web logs. Jo agrees with this so children are encouraged to go to the library to read and to interact with library, librarians and other children. Plenty of time for them to use social media and computers. I agree with Jo.
Exercise 11 - recommendations
Jo has included some interesting information from the New York Public Library about what they offer clients. On their facebook page children can add a photo of themselves in their storybook character costume. I clicked on the link to their Pinterest site and found headings such as 'What NYPL is Reading', 'Picture of the Day' and' Literary Greats'. The information is useful and current.
Annette Smith
Exercise 10 - Evaluation
Evaluation of Web 2.0 Technology at Woollahra Council Library
Woollahra Library does not have a lot of Web 2.0 technology but they do have the following five RSS feeds available to subscribe to:-
1. Flickr photographs
Images of various events held at the library. Some examples are:
A visiting author reading books to children
Aboriginal artist creating floral sculptures
Curious Kids event
2. Upcoming Library Events
Some examples are:-
Storytime at Double Bay
Rhymetime at Paddington
Author talks
New Items
3. DVDs
4. Adult Fiction books
5. Junior Fiction books
Local Studies
There is no web 2.0 technology for local studies at Woollahra library, however they do have the following information:-
-Local History Fact Sheets
-A Brief History of Woollahra
-External Resources which is a link to other organisations that may help with members' searches.
Examples are:-
The Paddington Society
State Records NSW
Children's Services
Includes YourTutor, an online tutoring service that provides instant help with Maths, English, Science, Research and Study skills from friendly, helpful tutors.
Available Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
Can be accessed from within the library and from home using Library card.
Teenage/Youth
YourTutor, the online tutoring service is also available for teenagers,
Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
Also on offer are three (3) free music downloads each week via Twitter.
Adult Fiction
Through YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, RSS feeds, videos and podcasts the library keeps interested adult fiction readers up to date with information about new material, events, and talks by fiction writers.
Information/Reference
There is no web 2.0 for the Reference section but Woollahra do have online databases, website lists and search engines to assist members in their search for Reference material.
Various Information such as talks by visiting artists, authors, journalists, editors, and 'Tea Topics' sessions are all delivered via YouTube, videos, podcasts, Flickr photos, RSS feeds.
Woollahra Library does not have a lot of web 2.0 technology available because the current location which is an old two storey, wooden building has barriers to implementing new technology. Woollahra council are building a new library in the heart of Double Bay in which they are planning to implement up to date technology and this will open in 2015.
Woollahra Library does not have a lot of Web 2.0 technology but they do have the following five RSS feeds available to subscribe to:-
1. Flickr photographs
Images of various events held at the library. Some examples are:
A visiting author reading books to children
Aboriginal artist creating floral sculptures
Curious Kids event
2. Upcoming Library Events
Some examples are:-
Storytime at Double Bay
Rhymetime at Paddington
Author talks
New Items
3. DVDs
4. Adult Fiction books
5. Junior Fiction books
Local Studies
There is no web 2.0 technology for local studies at Woollahra library, however they do have the following information:-
-Local History Fact Sheets
-A Brief History of Woollahra
-External Resources which is a link to other organisations that may help with members' searches.
Examples are:-
The Paddington Society
State Records NSW
Children's Services
Includes YourTutor, an online tutoring service that provides instant help with Maths, English, Science, Research and Study skills from friendly, helpful tutors.
Available Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
Can be accessed from within the library and from home using Library card.
Teenage/Youth
YourTutor, the online tutoring service is also available for teenagers,
Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
Also on offer are three (3) free music downloads each week via Twitter.
Adult Fiction
Through YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, RSS feeds, videos and podcasts the library keeps interested adult fiction readers up to date with information about new material, events, and talks by fiction writers.
Information/Reference
There is no web 2.0 for the Reference section but Woollahra do have online databases, website lists and search engines to assist members in their search for Reference material.
Various Information such as talks by visiting artists, authors, journalists, editors, and 'Tea Topics' sessions are all delivered via YouTube, videos, podcasts, Flickr photos, RSS feeds.
Woollahra Library does not have a lot of web 2.0 technology available because the current location which is an old two storey, wooden building has barriers to implementing new technology. Woollahra council are building a new library in the heart of Double Bay in which they are planning to implement up to date technology and this will open in 2015.
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Exercise 9 - Community Profiles
Woollahra Council
http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library
Community Profile
Woollahra council is located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, from Paddington where the western boundary is located over to Watsons Bay in the north east. Located at Watsons Bay overlooking South Head is HMAS Watson, a large naval base. Many of the homes in Woollahra are on or near the harbour so residential property is expensive and because of its proximity to the CBD retail and commercial property is also expensive. It is an affluent area where much of the population falls into the 'high' socio economic bracket, however there is a cross section of people who call this area home. There are elderly, families, single adults, the disabled, children, teens and many people who have moved here from overseas to work in Sydney in various job roles. Religions are varied and include Judaism, Catholicism, Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Church of England and other protestant groups. Several of the private schools in the area are the most expensive in Sydney. Some examples are:-
Ascham
Cranbrook
Kambala
Scots College
Kincoppal
The Liberal Party holds power in both the federal and state seats in this area, and notably the high profile politician Malcolm Turnbull is the member for the federal seat of Wentworth.
Woollahra Library caters for students, children, seniors and other adults. It is located in an old, wooden, two storey building and is not accessible to people in wheelchairs because there is no lift and you need to go down at least one flight of stairs to get to the library from the road.
http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library
Community Profile
Woollahra council is located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, from Paddington where the western boundary is located over to Watsons Bay in the north east. Located at Watsons Bay overlooking South Head is HMAS Watson, a large naval base. Many of the homes in Woollahra are on or near the harbour so residential property is expensive and because of its proximity to the CBD retail and commercial property is also expensive. It is an affluent area where much of the population falls into the 'high' socio economic bracket, however there is a cross section of people who call this area home. There are elderly, families, single adults, the disabled, children, teens and many people who have moved here from overseas to work in Sydney in various job roles. Religions are varied and include Judaism, Catholicism, Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Church of England and other protestant groups. Several of the private schools in the area are the most expensive in Sydney. Some examples are:-
Ascham
Cranbrook
Kambala
Scots College
Kincoppal
The Liberal Party holds power in both the federal and state seats in this area, and notably the high profile politician Malcolm Turnbull is the member for the federal seat of Wentworth.
Woollahra Library caters for students, children, seniors and other adults. It is located in an old, wooden, two storey building and is not accessible to people in wheelchairs because there is no lift and you need to go down at least one flight of stairs to get to the library from the road.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Exercise 8 - Current Awareness Post
Current Awareness Post
Eli Pariser: Beware Online 'filter bubbles'
Nowadays it is difficult to watch something that has not been tailored for you. This is called your filter bubble. This is why search results for 2 people googling the same subject can come up with completely different pages and links.
I agree with the presenter that it is important as to what information gets through our filters. Websites need to have algorithms encoded in them so users have access to important information and a sense of public life, not just 'junk food' pages and links.
Eli Pariser: Beware Online 'filter bubbles'
Nowadays it is difficult to watch something that has not been tailored for you. This is called your filter bubble. This is why search results for 2 people googling the same subject can come up with completely different pages and links.
I agree with the presenter that it is important as to what information gets through our filters. Websites need to have algorithms encoded in them so users have access to important information and a sense of public life, not just 'junk food' pages and links.
Exercise 7 - Podcasts
Podcasts
Podcast of Paul Brunton, curator of the Charles Darwin Down Under, 1836 exhibition talks about Darwin's impressions of Sydney in January 1836, and about the first edition of On The Origin Of Species.
Darwin's impression of Sydney was that it was in a 'boom period', experiencing rising rates, a shortage of housing and those doing well flaunting their wealth.
The NSW State Library did not buy a copy of the book On the Origin of Species until 2006 when they were able to acquire a copy in pristine condition that had belonged to Charles Darwin's great grandson.
State Library of NSW
Title of podcast - Paul Brunton talks about Charles Darwin
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/exhibitions/index.html
Podcast of Paul Brunton, curator of the Charles Darwin Down Under, 1836 exhibition talks about Darwin's impressions of Sydney in January 1836, and about the first edition of On The Origin Of Species.
Darwin's impression of Sydney was that it was in a 'boom period', experiencing rising rates, a shortage of housing and those doing well flaunting their wealth.
The NSW State Library did not buy a copy of the book On the Origin of Species until 2006 when they were able to acquire a copy in pristine condition that had belonged to Charles Darwin's great grandson.
State Library of NSW
Title of podcast - Paul Brunton talks about Charles Darwin
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/exhibitions/index.html
Exercise 6 - Social Bookmarking
Social Bookmarking
Reviews such as those found on the catalogue of the State Library of Tasmania and the Stonnington Library of Victoria are useful to any would be reader of that particular material whether it is a book, video, periodical or DVD. If you read a review before you borrow, you have a better idea if you want the item or not and if it is something you decide against, after reading the review it can stay on the shelf for other library clients to use/borrow.
It is a useful service and I think libraries should provide it.
My local library has a Readers Advice column keeping readers up to date with new book lists and reviews.
Reviews such as those found on the catalogue of the State Library of Tasmania and the Stonnington Library of Victoria are useful to any would be reader of that particular material whether it is a book, video, periodical or DVD. If you read a review before you borrow, you have a better idea if you want the item or not and if it is something you decide against, after reading the review it can stay on the shelf for other library clients to use/borrow.
It is a useful service and I think libraries should provide it.
My local library has a Readers Advice column keeping readers up to date with new book lists and reviews.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Exercise 3 - Photo sharing and Flickr
Photo sharing and Flickr
Photo of State Library of Victoria, Australia
This is a photo of the inside of the library. In the centre is a desk consisting of 2 semi circle shaped desks forming a circle, and radiating out from the centre are 8 long tables.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltonics/with/94021529/
Photo of State Library of Victoria, Australia
This is a photo of the inside of the library. In the centre is a desk consisting of 2 semi circle shaped desks forming a circle, and radiating out from the centre are 8 long tables.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltonics/with/94021529/
Exercise 2 - Blogs
Blogs
John Oxley Library blog
An interesting article on this blog was about the Queensland State Library and the 2011 Queensland floods. The library was not spared in the floods with the lower level of the building being inundated with floodwaters that threatened to destroy thousands of collection items stored in basement vaults. Quick thinking of state library staff saw the collections moved to higher ground in plenty of time.
John Oxley Library blog
An interesting article on this blog was about the Queensland State Library and the 2011 Queensland floods. The library was not spared in the floods with the lower level of the building being inundated with floodwaters that threatened to destroy thousands of collection items stored in basement vaults. Quick thinking of state library staff saw the collections moved to higher ground in plenty of time.
Exercise 1 - What is Web 2.0?
What is web 2.0?
Library 2.0 is about Web 2.0 in libraries. Web 2.0 is a variety of sites, networks and applications on the internet which allow participation, interaction and to work collaboratively with other users, including the ability to browse and search. Web 2.0 is also called Social Media. Libraries are increasingly using Social Media, this may be to engage clients, or to encourage them to participate or share. For example - allowing readers to leave ratings or reviews on the records of books on the library catalogue.
The web 2.0 applications commonly used by Libraries are:-
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, RSS feeds, Podcasts, YouTube.
Library 2.0 is about Web 2.0 in libraries. Web 2.0 is a variety of sites, networks and applications on the internet which allow participation, interaction and to work collaboratively with other users, including the ability to browse and search. Web 2.0 is also called Social Media. Libraries are increasingly using Social Media, this may be to engage clients, or to encourage them to participate or share. For example - allowing readers to leave ratings or reviews on the records of books on the library catalogue.
The web 2.0 applications commonly used by Libraries are:-
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, RSS feeds, Podcasts, YouTube.
Exercise 5 - Social Networking
Why It Is A Good Idea for a Library to participate on a social networking site
Social networking is a social structure that lets the user interact and work collaboratively with other users, including the ability to browse and search. The technology enables people to connect, and form virtual communities via the computer and/or internet. They provide and encourage the opportunity to interact, share and change resources dynamically in an electronic medium.
They are an ideal environment for people to share what they are learning or to build something together online. This medium allows students to receive feedback from librarians, teachers, peers, parents, and others. Social networking creates a sense of community (as do the physical library and school).
Social networking is a social structure that lets the user interact and work collaboratively with other users, including the ability to browse and search. The technology enables people to connect, and form virtual communities via the computer and/or internet. They provide and encourage the opportunity to interact, share and change resources dynamically in an electronic medium.
They are an ideal environment for people to share what they are learning or to build something together online. This medium allows students to receive feedback from librarians, teachers, peers, parents, and others. Social networking creates a sense of community (as do the physical library and school).
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