What is XML? -
Subset of the Standard Generalized Mark-Up Language.
XML files clearly mark where the start and end of logical parts (elements) of a document.
< title>My Web Page < /title>
Reading #2 -"A Survey of XML Standards:"
Part 1 - "XML may be intimidating one, when one considers all the moving parts". Ya think!
It took awhile before I could even figure out the the heading, title, body, and then ending them with the < />. The recommended tutorials and other useful resources may be helpful. Too bad that there is no time to actually study them. Just look at the cheat sheets and do what you need to do to finish the assignment is the plan. SGML - Doug Tidwell says, "Sounds Great, Maybe Later".
Reading #3
The XML already discusses seems much easier to do than the DTD Elements in reading #3.
DTD seems way too confusing with all the different symbols - +, !, ?, *, #, and ((( ))).
Namespace, URI and xlink are some terms that I think are a little advanced for me, and will I ever, truly, really, ever, never, need to know how to do them?
Reading 4: WWW.W3 tutorial : First of all, it says you need a basic understanding of all the language types we have discussed the last couple of weeks....
Somehow, these languages seems more difficult than just doing an Excel Spreadsheet. If I really wanted my music CD collection organized, I would do it on Excel. It couldn't be easier. You just type in all the information w/out all the symbols, ()< > & * ? ! etc.
Muddiest Point: How do we connect our pages together for Assignment #6?
Comments: Susan - https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9004604055760573247&postID=6651811685127344075
Joyce - https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6411265268178233609&postID=7298793957690486717
April - http://mintschenko2600.blogspot.com/2008/10/week-9-reading-notes.html?showComment=1225768800000#c6057704051906849717
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Assignment 5 - Koha
Virtual Library URL: http://pitt5.kohawc.liblime.com/cgi-bin/koha/bookshelves/shelves.pl
Reference Books I would like to have; is the title of my shelf.
Reference Books I would like to have; is the title of my shelf.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Week 8 Readings
Well, this was interesting reading.
I had just taken a web building class offered by another employee at work.
We just went through a couple of steps, as it was only an hour class.
So I actually knew steps 1 thru about 4.
As web pages go, I can leave them alone.
Once I am done with this school and have some time to find my way around this type of technology, I might be able to actually use and learn it.
Thank goodness for the cheat sheet! I was hoping that there was something written down so you would know what to do w/out having to go back to a specific website and keep looking up the various commands.
I didn't know anything about the Cascading Style Sheets that article 3 discussed.
Beyond HTML: Developing and re-imagining library web guides.
While reading this article, I was wondering if I would actually have to design a web page, or if I would just have to download the information collected like some of the Georgia State University Librarians. It was reassuring to read that you didn't have to have HTML skills to be involved in this project. You just had to have your content together and get it changed over to the new Content Management System. This system sounded like a good fit for this school. They needed help managing, organizing and cleaning up all their information.
Their customizing and tagging content seemed to work well for them. CMS is easier to use than Front Page of Dreamweaver, whatever they are. Haven't heard of those programs.
They did mention that more training would be needed to keep all the librarians, web developers, and web programmers on the same page. It is Always a good idea to Train people on any new program; as we've been discussing in LIS 2000.
Hopefully I won't have to delve into this programming anytime soon, but it is good to know that I can do it if I have to.
Comments: Susan: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9004604055760573247&postID=9161388889469735651
Technical question for Alesha Terry I answered: https://courseweb.pitt.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_9047_1%26url%3D
Muddiest Point: I know it was a long time ago, but MySQL??? What is it and why is it important? Can it only be used with Open Source?
I had just taken a web building class offered by another employee at work.
We just went through a couple of steps, as it was only an hour class.
So I actually knew steps 1 thru about 4.
As web pages go, I can leave them alone.
Once I am done with this school and have some time to find my way around this type of technology, I might be able to actually use and learn it.
Thank goodness for the cheat sheet! I was hoping that there was something written down so you would know what to do w/out having to go back to a specific website and keep looking up the various commands.
I didn't know anything about the Cascading Style Sheets that article 3 discussed.
Beyond HTML: Developing and re-imagining library web guides.
While reading this article, I was wondering if I would actually have to design a web page, or if I would just have to download the information collected like some of the Georgia State University Librarians. It was reassuring to read that you didn't have to have HTML skills to be involved in this project. You just had to have your content together and get it changed over to the new Content Management System. This system sounded like a good fit for this school. They needed help managing, organizing and cleaning up all their information.
Their customizing and tagging content seemed to work well for them. CMS is easier to use than Front Page of Dreamweaver, whatever they are. Haven't heard of those programs.
They did mention that more training would be needed to keep all the librarians, web developers, and web programmers on the same page. It is Always a good idea to Train people on any new program; as we've been discussing in LIS 2000.
Hopefully I won't have to delve into this programming anytime soon, but it is good to know that I can do it if I have to.
Comments: Susan: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9004604055760573247&postID=9161388889469735651
Technical question for Alesha Terry I answered: https://courseweb.pitt.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_9047_1%26url%3D
Muddiest Point: I know it was a long time ago, but MySQL??? What is it and why is it important? Can it only be used with Open Source?
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Assignment 4 - Joan's Jing
Screencast URL: http://www.screencast.com/users/joanpeiffer/folders/Jing/media/f838943b-66f1-40c0-8a9a-7d7a17d081c8
Flickr: #1: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2910384890/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #2: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2912398379/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #3: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2909536859/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #4: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2909536879/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #5: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2912895829/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #6: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2913741876/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #1: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2910384890/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #2: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2912398379/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #3: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2909536859/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #4: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2909536879/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #5: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2912895829/in/set-72157607698948384/
Flickr: #6: http://flickr.com/photos/julie2008/2913741876/in/set-72157607698948384/
Week 7 Readings
How Internet Infrastructure Works: This article was so much easier to understand after listening to Dr. He's lecture this week. The second time around helped things to sink in a little deeper.
It is really amazing to think that No one "owns" the internet. In this day and age where people think they can buy whatever they want, it's kind of reassuring to think that Americans thought up this whole process. In 1969 there were 4 computers systems. No there are "tens of millions" computer systems hooked up Globally. It really makes the world a smaller place when you think that you can talk, email, webcam, or speak with someone across the world instantly.
Dismantling Integrated Library Systems: This article was a little confusing. There is all the talk of 'dismantling library systems'. How was the system dismantled? What is a 'standalone product'? He kept talking about purchasing one, but never said what it was, did, or why it is necessary.
During my tenure of library clerk, I have worked with Gaylord, then Follet and now we have an AMLIB system. The differences between them really aren't all that great. The screen may be layed out somewhat differently, how you move from screen to screen may also be different, but all in all, they are the same.
I am all in favor for the different companies to get together and find a system that will work for All libraries. They say that tight-wad librarians are to blame for the technology slowdown in this field. I beg to differ saying it is the upper echelons in these companies that know libraries have to have a system and make us pay handsomely for those services.
Mr. Pace also says that "new products and services now drive vendor development and wow librarians at trade shows. Portals, metasearch tools, reference linking software, radio frequency identification tags (RFIDs), and digital asset management systems now dominate the world of library automation." Knowing what we work with daily, any improvement would probably 'wow' me. Recently while reading an article about RFID I was 'wowed' at what that could do to help our library with regards to security, quicker customer service and the help with overdues, shelving, and locating books quickly. Maybe someday....
Inside the Google machine: This was very interesting seeing all the points of light registering active Google searches. I know that when a patron asks us a question we don't know the answer to, we frequently go to Google for an answer.
It is great that Google is 'giving back' to charities and starting a Foundation. I also thought it was interesting to hear them say that only about 30% of searches come from the United States. I would have thought it would be higher. I wasn't aware of the Googlette out there, such as news, Google answers, or Froggle. I also didn't realize that Blogger was Google originated.
Hopefully Google will continue to be a viable source for information as it seems to be still going in that direction. The 20% work time devoted to personal hobbies and interests was also a great idea.
Muddiest Point: Don't really have one this week. But wouldn't mind some clarification about the different networks. Bus-Star-Ring. From the lecture I'm guessing that Star would be the best one to have if we have an option????
Comments: Jeremy: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3413864360557025238&postID=5905534326427760081
April: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8747228788318880740&postID=1932302019534974834
Lauren A: http://lma32.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
It is really amazing to think that No one "owns" the internet. In this day and age where people think they can buy whatever they want, it's kind of reassuring to think that Americans thought up this whole process. In 1969 there were 4 computers systems. No there are "tens of millions" computer systems hooked up Globally. It really makes the world a smaller place when you think that you can talk, email, webcam, or speak with someone across the world instantly.
Dismantling Integrated Library Systems: This article was a little confusing. There is all the talk of 'dismantling library systems'. How was the system dismantled? What is a 'standalone product'? He kept talking about purchasing one, but never said what it was, did, or why it is necessary.
During my tenure of library clerk, I have worked with Gaylord, then Follet and now we have an AMLIB system. The differences between them really aren't all that great. The screen may be layed out somewhat differently, how you move from screen to screen may also be different, but all in all, they are the same.
I am all in favor for the different companies to get together and find a system that will work for All libraries. They say that tight-wad librarians are to blame for the technology slowdown in this field. I beg to differ saying it is the upper echelons in these companies that know libraries have to have a system and make us pay handsomely for those services.
Mr. Pace also says that "new products and services now drive vendor development and wow librarians at trade shows. Portals, metasearch tools, reference linking software, radio frequency identification tags (RFIDs), and digital asset management systems now dominate the world of library automation." Knowing what we work with daily, any improvement would probably 'wow' me. Recently while reading an article about RFID I was 'wowed' at what that could do to help our library with regards to security, quicker customer service and the help with overdues, shelving, and locating books quickly. Maybe someday....
Inside the Google machine: This was very interesting seeing all the points of light registering active Google searches. I know that when a patron asks us a question we don't know the answer to, we frequently go to Google for an answer.
It is great that Google is 'giving back' to charities and starting a Foundation. I also thought it was interesting to hear them say that only about 30% of searches come from the United States. I would have thought it would be higher. I wasn't aware of the Googlette out there, such as news, Google answers, or Froggle. I also didn't realize that Blogger was Google originated.
Hopefully Google will continue to be a viable source for information as it seems to be still going in that direction. The 20% work time devoted to personal hobbies and interests was also a great idea.
Muddiest Point: Don't really have one this week. But wouldn't mind some clarification about the different networks. Bus-Star-Ring. From the lecture I'm guessing that Star would be the best one to have if we have an option????
Comments: Jeremy: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3413864360557025238&postID=5905534326427760081
April: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8747228788318880740&postID=1932302019534974834
Lauren A: http://lma32.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
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