I posted on Rachel Nash's blog.
http://rachelnashintroit.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-5-reading-notes.html?showComment=1254187995442#c9075172501263771130
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Week 5 Readings
Data Compression:
We think that the web and digitizing documents solves our space problem, but we often forget that space and organization is an issue in the digital world also. With data compression, it allows us the opportunity to cut the corners when and where we can. The differences between lossy and lossless compression show us that sometimes we can get rid of data and get it back easily. Other times, with certain types of files, we loss a bit of the original digital file. Just like we can lose some of the authenticity when reformatting documents from paper to digital, the same can happen while staying in the digital format.
The "Imaging Pittsburgh" article was interesting because I was referred to the Historic Pittsburgh Image Collection website while at work today. I enjoyed reading about the collaboration required, especially concerning the metadata, to bring together information from all three organizations.
I think the ideas presented in the "YouTube and Libraries" article is obvious and unoriginal. It's as though the author has never used the internet before.
We think that the web and digitizing documents solves our space problem, but we often forget that space and organization is an issue in the digital world also. With data compression, it allows us the opportunity to cut the corners when and where we can. The differences between lossy and lossless compression show us that sometimes we can get rid of data and get it back easily. Other times, with certain types of files, we loss a bit of the original digital file. Just like we can lose some of the authenticity when reformatting documents from paper to digital, the same can happen while staying in the digital format.
The "Imaging Pittsburgh" article was interesting because I was referred to the Historic Pittsburgh Image Collection website while at work today. I enjoyed reading about the collaboration required, especially concerning the metadata, to bring together information from all three organizations.
I think the ideas presented in the "YouTube and Libraries" article is obvious and unoriginal. It's as though the author has never used the internet before.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Blog Responses
Week 3: http://mdelielis2600response.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-3-response-microsoft-vista.html?showComment=1253493587923#c6490556010606426145
Week 4: http://rachelnashintroit.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-4-reading-notes.html?showComment=1253494011297#c4272349486671973793
Week 4: http://rachelnashintroit.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-4-reading-notes.html?showComment=1253494011297#c4272349486671973793
Friday, September 18, 2009
Muddiest Point
Most offices don't use open source or online email. What is the difference with libraries and other institutions using open source applications?
Week 4 Readings
Introduction to Metadata
This article started out very confusing and then cleared itself up with the tables of examples of metadata. Metadata is what librarians and archivists do. We are responsible for setting up these systems of metadata so that others are able to access the materials. The internet and very large collections would not be able to survive without metadata. It keeps us from searching around, hoping to stumble upon what we are looking for. It allows us to see a connection between two related objects. For the most part, the more metadata the better (at least in a digital world). The more information we track about materials and documents, the more we can track trends in use, accessibility, and preferences.
Database - Wikipedia
A database holds information and can access/re-access it via metadata. I find myself very confused about the architecture and components of a database management system. It seems that the entire database is a function of commands (as with all computer systems and applications), but the database is designed to hold onto the information (for however long it is designed).
An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
This article, more than anything, stresses the importance of a common (or easily translatable) language of metadata so that users can find information in different collections or databases. It mentioned ways in which it's system can translate other system's metadata however, I would think that will have to be a human led initiative forever. The system will forever need directions on how to make connections between new words and types of information.
This article started out very confusing and then cleared itself up with the tables of examples of metadata. Metadata is what librarians and archivists do. We are responsible for setting up these systems of metadata so that others are able to access the materials. The internet and very large collections would not be able to survive without metadata. It keeps us from searching around, hoping to stumble upon what we are looking for. It allows us to see a connection between two related objects. For the most part, the more metadata the better (at least in a digital world). The more information we track about materials and documents, the more we can track trends in use, accessibility, and preferences.
Database - Wikipedia
A database holds information and can access/re-access it via metadata. I find myself very confused about the architecture and components of a database management system. It seems that the entire database is a function of commands (as with all computer systems and applications), but the database is designed to hold onto the information (for however long it is designed).
An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model
This article, more than anything, stresses the importance of a common (or easily translatable) language of metadata so that users can find information in different collections or databases. It mentioned ways in which it's system can translate other system's metadata however, I would think that will have to be a human led initiative forever. The system will forever need directions on how to make connections between new words and types of information.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Link to comment from Week 1
http://zacharymclaughlin.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-1-readings.html?showComment=1252677610536#c506490783861316337
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