When I first saw the invitation to join this wiki I was wondering what Leone was getting us into. Having accepted the invitation and logging on there were severe doubts as to my ability to use this wiki with any confidence. I could not seem to convince the 30 second videos to work. Oh well, plunge in and try to work it out.
The more I played with it the more I learnt (mistakes make you learn) and more confidence was achieved. There is still a lot to learn but I think I have produced what was required of us.
The system is simple to use once basics are conquered. I can see that this form of wiki could be of value to me in future. The trick will be to convince others who are even more unfamiliar with technology than myself that it is of value and to teach them to use it.
Its the life experience and training and the age group. Not everyone was raised in the age of ever changing light speed technology.
Cyber space can be scary.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
What I think about WIKIS
These are a community information sharing sites which can service a group ranging from several members to the whole network of the World Wide Web. I have found that in some ways these can be much easier to use than some other communal sites that I have encountered. The ability to share and edit documents, project information and ideas with others is very fascinating.
Like many communally edited data bases, verification of the accuracy of added information within the data base could be a problem when a large group is involved. Trust in your group members is necessary, therefore I would prefer to work only with small groups in which I am familiar with each member.
My knowledge and experience of the use of Wikis is very limited. I have used Wikipedia for searching information but have never tried to add or modify information.
I can see potential uses to which this system could be put that would improve and add value to my current use of the network. This would allow collaboration with others when trying to complete my family history, work on the modification or updating of documents in committees or producing reports.
Like many communally edited data bases, verification of the accuracy of added information within the data base could be a problem when a large group is involved. Trust in your group members is necessary, therefore I would prefer to work only with small groups in which I am familiar with each member.
My knowledge and experience of the use of Wikis is very limited. I have used Wikipedia for searching information but have never tried to add or modify information.
I can see potential uses to which this system could be put that would improve and add value to my current use of the network. This would allow collaboration with others when trying to complete my family history, work on the modification or updating of documents in committees or producing reports.
Monday, 12 August 2013
WIKI Annotated Notation
Welcome to the Library Labs wiki
During 2008-2009 the National Library of Australia undertook a major project
to integrate our family of discovery services (Libraries Australia Search,
Picture Australia, Australian Newspapers Beta, etc.).
The Library also has an interest in using and creating open source software which supports the discovery and management of library collections. For more about why we are doing this, see our IT Architecture Project Report (pdf file, 627 kb).
The aim of this wiki space, which we are calling Library Labs, is to let our friends and colleagues know what we are doing, to invite feedback and to provide a space for discussion and collaboration.
We are interested in forming a community of Australian business analysts and developers who are working on similar problems and who are interested in interoperable, standards-based solutions. We are also interested in working with colleagues at an international level to develop requirements and prototypes.
We welcome comments on any page of this wiki space. You can do this without registering, but we encourage you to include your name and contact details in your comment.
If you would like to edit pages directly or add content of your own, you will need to register. To do this, contact Warwick Cathro by e-mail: wcathro at nla dot gov dot au
This wiki has several RSS feed options if you want to keep track of changes.
The Library also has an interest in using and creating open source software which supports the discovery and management of library collections. For more about why we are doing this, see our IT Architecture Project Report (pdf file, 627 kb).
The aim of this wiki space, which we are calling Library Labs, is to let our friends and colleagues know what we are doing, to invite feedback and to provide a space for discussion and collaboration.
We are interested in forming a community of Australian business analysts and developers who are working on similar problems and who are interested in interoperable, standards-based solutions. We are also interested in working with colleagues at an international level to develop requirements and prototypes.
We welcome comments on any page of this wiki space. You can do this without registering, but we encourage you to include your name and contact details in your comment.
If you would like to edit pages directly or add content of your own, you will need to register. To do this, contact Warwick Cathro by e-mail: wcathro at nla dot gov dot au
This wiki has several RSS feed options if you want to keep track of changes.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Mashups
Using a definition from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mashup_(web_application_hybrid)as a base I have developed my own statement:
A mashup is a web page, or application, that uses and combines data, presentation or functionality from two or more sources to create new service and to produce enriched results that were not necessarily the original reason for producing the raw source data. It uses combination, visualization, and aggregation to make existing data more useful, for personal and professional use and to share with others..
A quote taken from another website states:
"Recent technological developments have created a wave of user-generated content in which pre-existing sounds and images are appropriated, reshaped, and shared with unprecedented ease." Natalie Bennett
On searching about I have found a website which demonstrates the skills simply but very well.
By using two photos of the site taken 100 years apart the author has blurred these together (cental picture) to produce an intriguing picture of changes over time. Notice the buggies,steam train and the Telegraph pole of the 19th century (top picture) combining with the streetlights, freight train and mobile phone tower of the 21st century (bottom picture). The building itself has not changed noticeably over time.
A mashup is a web page, or application, that uses and combines data, presentation or functionality from two or more sources to create new service and to produce enriched results that were not necessarily the original reason for producing the raw source data. It uses combination, visualization, and aggregation to make existing data more useful, for personal and professional use and to share with others..
A quote taken from another website states:
"Recent technological developments have created a wave of user-generated content in which pre-existing sounds and images are appropriated, reshaped, and shared with unprecedented ease." Natalie Bennett
On searching about I have found a website which demonstrates the skills simply but very well.
By using two photos of the site taken 100 years apart the author has blurred these together (cental picture) to produce an intriguing picture of changes over time. Notice the buggies,steam train and the Telegraph pole of the 19th century (top picture) combining with the streetlights, freight train and mobile phone tower of the 21st century (bottom picture). The building itself has not changed noticeably over time.
Old Rail Depot – Alvin, Texas
The old Santa Fe rail depot in Alvin, Texas.
The old photo is circa 1895 and the new one is 2013.
The old photo is circa 1895 and the new one is 2013.
Noteworthy Bits:
- The cell-phone tower is probably the most conspicuous addition, IMHO.
- The building was incredibly well-preserved.
- I took a set of photos that I thought would work and as I started my car to leave, I heard a train coming in the distance. Well now…having the cool old steam train in one photo and a modern train in the other was too much to pass up. So, I got out of the car and took a few more with the train.
DELICIOUS
This tool could be useful to keep track of developments by individuals or organisations about specific topics, events or tools by using the tags and bookmarks created allowing the user to connect to chosen websites or blogs. This would be an advantage with professional development as it would aid in the notification of trends in technology and may assist when answering customer queries for information.
On investigation of this tool I have found that it contains the ability to track the links established and the tagging used by those people who are included in your list of friends. Also included is the facility to track the information of your friends list in both the Facebook and Twitter provided that you have authorised a connection from your Delicious account to your accounts on these platforms.
To be honest, this is a tool whose use to me at the moment is very limited. I am not yet savvy enough in the field of social networks and modern technologies to utilise the features to their best advantage. I am very reluctant to venture into the realms of this form of modern communications as I see the social network as invasive of my personal space. I am content to work a lot slower than appears to be the necessity of today's society. If people want me to know something, they will let me know rather than me gathering the information for cyber space and feeling I am spying on them..
There is a section of the population who have embraced this technology with enthusiasm but they have never know any other way of communicating. This technique of sending information into the ether and assuming that others will collect it does not sit well with me.
I guess my age is showing.
On investigation of this tool I have found that it contains the ability to track the links established and the tagging used by those people who are included in your list of friends. Also included is the facility to track the information of your friends list in both the Facebook and Twitter provided that you have authorised a connection from your Delicious account to your accounts on these platforms.
To be honest, this is a tool whose use to me at the moment is very limited. I am not yet savvy enough in the field of social networks and modern technologies to utilise the features to their best advantage. I am very reluctant to venture into the realms of this form of modern communications as I see the social network as invasive of my personal space. I am content to work a lot slower than appears to be the necessity of today's society. If people want me to know something, they will let me know rather than me gathering the information for cyber space and feeling I am spying on them..
There is a section of the population who have embraced this technology with enthusiasm but they have never know any other way of communicating. This technique of sending information into the ether and assuming that others will collect it does not sit well with me.
I guess my age is showing.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
An old style library
The Picture Gallery, Mitchell Library, Sydney, Dec 1923,by the Daily Mail, a photo from State Library of New South Wales collection on Flickr.
The photograph was originally taken on a glass plate negative, one of a set of five taken on the day and presented to the State Library of New South Wale photographic collection by the Daily Mail in December 1923. This photo is now part of Manuscripts, Oral History and Pictures Collection and was reprinted as part of the display for the 100th anniversary of the Library.
The authority of this site is attributed to the fact that this picture is part of a collection taken for the Daily Mail, a well regarded Sydney newspaper of the era, and now held in the photographic collection of the Mitchell Library which is part of the State Library of New South Wales. Included in the work required for the accessioning of these pictures by the Library is verification of authenticity, ownership and copyright details for the items.
The set of five photos can be viewed using the following link
http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/album/albumView.aspx?acmsID=430623&itemID=824096
Monday, 5 August 2013
Library picture from FLICKR
DSCN7258, a photo by ron gerrard on Flickr.
This photo was taken to demonstrate the fact that the library is used as a community space. The fashion and design school within the campus has mounted this display located between the entrance of the library and the main desk to highlight the skills which are taught and mastered by their students.
The picture was taken using a NIKON S3300 COOLPIX pocket camera set at 16 Megapixels. This camera has an automatic focus and flashlight and contains a 4.6 - 27.6mm lens.
This is one of five pictures taken and loaded onto FLICKR. The process of loading to Flickr was a fairly simple procedure which can be achieved with a little practice. Uploading pictures to the BLOG is also a simple procedure once you have linked the blog to your FLICKR account. I must thank Andrew for showing me the method.
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