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TITLE OF THE ARTICLE: Library 2.0 Theory: Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries

AUTHOR: Jack M. Maness

PUBLISHER: Webology

URL: http://www.webology.html

 

ABSTRACT:

The article discussed the definition and theory of Library 2.0. , Web 2.0 and Librarian 2.0 and its implications to the libraries.

 

The technologies under the Web 2.0 were also identified and discussed which are as follows:

1. Synchronous Messaging – also known as instant messaging (IM) which allows real-time text communication between individuals. It was employed to provide “chat reference” service in the library where patrons can communicate with the librarians.
2. Streaming Media- uses both video and audio media. Through this, library instruction was delivered online incorporating more interactive and media-rich facets. The text-based explanation  was replaced by experiential tutorials like the Peer Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO)
3. Blogs and Wikis- blogs enable the rapid reproduction and consumption of Web-based publications while wikis are essentially open web-pages where anyone registered in it are allowed to publish, amend and change the posted information.
4. Social Networks- enables messaging, blogging, streaming media and tagging.
5. Tagging- enables the users to create subject headings and it allows users to add and change not only content but content describing the content.
6. RSS feeds- provide the users to syndicate and republish content from other sites or blogs on the Web.
7. Mashups- is a hybrid application where two or more technologies of Web 2.0 are combined.

 

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY READING ASSIGNMENT:

With further analysis of the different Web 2.0 technologies, I have chosen three (3) best applications for the library and they are:

 

ü      Social Networks which is for me is an all-in-one package of online information dissemination that promotes interaction between the librarians and patrons. Both parties may also share and exchange resources as well. The role of this technology widens the scope of the library. In addition, the presence of the user’s online recommendations and comments gives way to the improvement of the library services.

 

ü      RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds in the library gives the users an easier access of information regarding the new items in the collection, new services and new subscription databases by republishing these updates into the their sites. RSS is really simple because the users do not need to go to the library’s site regularly instead, the information about the library’s update will automatically go to the user’s site…. Cool….

 

ü      Mashups which is a hybrid application must not be out of my list. Having this technology will mean having a Library 2.0. that is a user-centered and user-driven.

                       

IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW THINGS I LEARNED TO MY WORK / TO ME AS A PERSON:

There is really a lot to explore in this field. Web 2.0 invaded the library world to the fullest. It enhanced and elevated the services and features of an information storehouse.

 

It is really a must to have an internet connection in the library because it connects us outside and widens our linkages.

 

I can compare the Web 2.0 in the library as cooking in the kitchen. The fire is the burning passion of the librarian and the users to utilize quality information, the pan is the library as a whole, the ingredients are the information which are seasoned, sauteed and well monitored, the ladle is the Web 2.0 technologies used to manage the information and the cooks are the librarians and the users that prepares and taste the sumptuous information.   

TITLE OF THE ARTICLE: Library 2.0 Theory: Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries

AUTHOR: Jack M. Maness

PUBLISHER: Webology

URL: http://www.webology.html

 

ABSTRACT:

The article discussed the definition and theory of Library 2.0. , Web 2.0 and Librarian 2.0 and its implications to the libraries.

 

The Web 2.0 has substantial implications for the libraries and contributes to the intimate changes on how it provides access to the collections.  It was conceptualized by Tim O’Reilly and Dale Dougherty of O’Reilly Media in 2004. They said that the Web 2.0 is not a web of textual publication, but a web of multi-sensory communication. It is a user-centered Web. The current state of the Web today has evolved into a more interactive and multi-media driven technological space.

 

With the enormous influence of Web 2.0, the concept of applying it to the library services and collection began and was lately tagged as “Library 2.0”. It was defined as the application of interactive, collaborative, and multi-media web-based technologies to web-based library services and collections. The following are identified as the four (4) essential elements of Library 2.0:

1. It is user-centered
2. It provides a multi-media experience
3. It is socially rich
4. It is communally innovative

 

On the other hand, Librarian 2.0 acts as a facilitator and provides support to Web 2.0. They are not primarily responsible for the creation of the content. Thus, the development of the content involves the help of the users who interact and create resources with one another and with the librarians.

 

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY READING ASSIGNMENT:

ü      I appreciated the value of Web 2.0 as it gave meaningful change in the advancement of libraries making its collection more interactive and more accessible.

 

ü      Library 2.0 is a virtual reality of the library. There is an interaction with community, librarian and may share knowledge within the group. I also learned that Library 2.0 is not merely about searching but sharing of information.

 

ü      I may say that Librarian 2.0 serves as the guru of the information age. They must understand the Web 2.0 opportunities and must be an expert in the major tools it offers.

                       

IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW THINGS I LEARNED TO MY WORK / TO ME AS A PERSON:

Well, I started to day dream as I read this article. How I wish Marikina City Library will be called Library 2.0 and me as Librarian 2.0 as well :)

 

 

This new readings motivated and inspired me to strive more in learning and discovering the most innovative and advanced technology used in the library. It was such a fruitful achievement giving information using this technology. It will take time to have this, but it is not impossible. With the fast transition of technology today, I should really start preparing myself to catch up with the trends and never stop learning :)

 

TITLE OF THE ARTICLE: Evaluating Interactive Information Retrieval Systems:  Opportunities and Challenges

PUBLISHER: CHI’2004 SIG (Special Interest Group)

URL: http://research.microsoft.com

 

ABSTRACT:

The article described how important the Information Retrieval System is to a wide range of enterprise, government, education and commercial applications. With its importance, the end user search experience is usually an impoverished one. Because of this, the need to evaluate IRS emerged to articulate why this is the case and to identify opportunities for improving the IRS.

 

Some of the criteria used for evaluating IRS were also defined which are: Relevance, Comprehensiveness, Subjective measures including user satisfaction and cognitive load, Quality of product and Confidence in product.

 

In addition to these aforementioned criteria, there can also have a few generic measures that would apply to interactive information retrieval systems regardless of domain and type of search and they are: Time to locate first relevant document, Time to generate sufficient set of relevant documents given task, Improved throughput (time to determine relevance of documents) and Confidence in recommendation or answer.

 

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY READING ASSIGNMENT:

ü      Information Retrieval is the science of searching for information within documents, databases and the World Wide Web. It is the engine especially in the library to deliver quality service and customer satisfaction in terms of giving the correct and accurate information.

 

ü      I realized that defining what criteria to be used in evaluating IRS is difficult and complicated. The usability of the information system is also an important criterion that allows the user to complete the basic task in reasonable amount of time.

 

ü            I have seen how demanding an Information Retrieval System is in terms of updating and upgrading to meet the challenges of searching effectively and efficiently.

 

IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW THINGS I LEARNED TO MY WORK / TO ME AS A PERSON:

This topic made me recognize Information Retrieval System as a bridge of the researcher towards the document or information. IRS is indeed a part of the library’s daily operation. Fruitful information is never useful without an efficient Information Retrieval System.

 

Using the set categories in evaluating the IRS will help me out on how effective Marikina City Library is. Applying the fastest and accurate IRS to the library will indeed contribute to a quality service which most of the libraries aims to attain.

 

As one of the librarians of Marikina City Library, it is a challenge to us to evaluate and improve the information search techniques that we have and use the different criteria indicated in this article as guide to what is the best strategy in making the information retrieval system enjoyable, fun and effective.

TITLE OF THE ARTICLE: Boolean Searching

AUTHOR: Danny Sullivan

PUBLISHER: Search Engine Watch

URL: http://searchenginewatch.com

 

ABSTRACT:

The article described the Boolean search commands to be useful to professionals, students, etc. for searching through traditional databases for years. They are overkill for the average web user. In fact, many professionals might benefit by abandoning Boolean commands when using web search engines. But since there is a comfort level in using what is already familiar, the Boolean commands at the major search services are always in demand. Here are some of the Boolean operations:

1. OR – means any of the specified search items. It is described as a “Match Any Search” and it expand a search

· OR failed to work correctly in AOL Search

· OR will not work to find different phrases in Google

2. AND – is used to narrow a search and using the + symbol which is generally a good alternative

· You may find slightly different number of retrieved documents when compared to using the + symbol in AOL Search

3. NOT – is used in order to require that a particular search term NOT be present on web pages listed in results. Describes as “Exclude Search”. Using the – symbol is generally a good alternative.

· You may find a slightly large number of retrieved documents when compared to using the + symbol

4. NEAR –  is used in order to specify how close terms should appear to each other

· In AltaVista, near means that the terms will appear within 10 words of each other.

· You can control the exact number of words apart by using near/(the number) in AOL Search.

· In Lycos, near means the terms will appear within 25 words of each other.

5. NESTING ( ) – allows you to build complex queries. You may nest queries using parenthesis

 

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY READING ASSIGNMENT:

ü   I learned the importance of Boolean search in gathering information effectively. Knowledge of Boolean searching techniques is important for researchers to be successful in constructing searches in the catalog, databases and the Web. There are different requirements in the usage of Boolean command depending on what search engines you are using. In Excite, Google and MSN Search, the Boolean commands must be in uppercase and in Inktomi-services like HotBot, we should set the menu option on the homepage or advanced search page to “Boolean Phrase” when using Boolean commands.

 

 

ü   Aside from the advantage that Boolean commands allows us to find more specific information within each search field, I also learned that there are some problems like not all commands are applicable to other search engines, there are inconsistencies on the result to some search engines if Boolean command is applied and you must know the proper Boolean command used in a particular search engines because each have different format in recognizing Boolean.

 

 

ü   Even though Boolean searching has a lot of discrepancies or inconsistencies I was able to weigh its pros and cons and on my personal point of view, Boolean is better than nothing at all.

           

IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW THINGS I LEARNED TO MY WORK / TO ME AS A PERSON:

As a librarian, knowing the different uses of Boolean commands helped me to be more effective and efficient in searching. This new knowledge will add up to my information searching skills. I can also impart this to some students since we have 30 minutes free internet inside the library. Using this Boolean strategy will help them maximize the 30 minutes search.

  

I got interested in this topic and I look forward to more readings later. I was amazed knowing that my strategy sometimes in internet searching was called Boolean searching.

TITLE OF THE ARTICLE: How does a Computer Process Data?

PUBLISHER: Abiva Publishing House Inc.

 

ABSTRACT:

 

A computer needs to go through a process called Data-Processing Cycle or DPC. The following are the steps in Data processing:

 

1. Collection of data – where we get all the data needed for processing.
2. Input – All the collected data are entered into the memory of the computer. We use keyboard or mouse in this process.
3. Processing – The computer arranges or processes all data entered into it. The data becomes information that we can use. It happens in the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
4. Output – In this step, the processed data is shown to us. We can see them in the monitor or printer.
5. Storage – which means “space for keeping something.”  In this step, processed data are stored for future use. We may also use diskette or USB in this procedure.

 

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY READING ASSIGNMENT:

 

ü      I learned that computers undergo many steps to process a data and just like any other cycles, it is never ending and it must go to step by step procedure.

 

ü      Using the mnemonics, I may tag the five steps of data processing as “CIPOS” to remember collection of data, input, processing, output and storage.

 

ü      Lastly, from my further readings, I also realized that data processing becomes the process of converting information into data and also the converting of data back into information.

 

IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW THINGS I LEARNED TO MY WORK / TO ME AS A PERSON:

 

It was indeed additional information on how the computer works internally. I really appreciated the invention of computer more aside from the fact that it gives a huge impact to the mankind.

 

 In my work, it is more of realizing the value of this equipment which is my everyday partner in the office. These processes inside the computer are the key to its efficiency.

 

In a brighter aspect, we may imitate the organized process of the computer to our lives to be effective and worthy. We collect the good experiences that we have, we input them in our memory and we process through reflection and learning from it, the output is seen through the application of the new learning and we store permanently in our mind and heart this wisdom.