From our discussion in the 11:00 class when Paul asked why older information isn't freely available online it occured to me after class that the main reason that many journal articles that are older (say, from the 1980's and 1990's) aren't online is because many are only available in print and it is a very expensive and time consuming process to digitize items and make them available.
Publishers can also sell these "backfiles" to libraries ($$$) so there's another reason that this stuff isn't all on the web for free.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Evaluating Information .ppt
The PowerPoint from today's lecture and discussion is available here: .ppt
Interesting Article about Wikipedia
"Editorial Row Engulfs Wikipedia"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7851400.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7851400.stm
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Library Lingo
You are responsible for knowing the "library lingo" for this class and specifically for the test on 2/10.
Click on "Library Lingo" to the right to see the list.
The test on 2/10 will primarily focus on these terms. It will be multiple choice.
Click on "Library Lingo" to the right to see the list.
The test on 2/10 will primarily focus on these terms. It will be multiple choice.
Video Available on Reserves
The video, "Signs of the Times" is now available at the Circulation Desk (the front desk) on reserve: http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b1822917~S4
Make sure you bring this call number to the desk: P211 .S536 1996
You can check out headphones at the front desk as well and you can view this video in the library's viewing room: http://library.uncw.edu/web/outreach/maps/firstfloor.html on the first floor. This room is located past the Reference Desk on the right.
If you missed the video, you should view it before our first test on 2/10.
Make sure you bring this call number to the desk: P211 .S536 1996
You can check out headphones at the front desk as well and you can view this video in the library's viewing room: http://library.uncw.edu/web/outreach/maps/firstfloor.html on the first floor. This room is located past the Reference Desk on the right.
If you missed the video, you should view it before our first test on 2/10.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Past Week
If you missed watching the video, "The Signs of the Times" I'll be putting a copy of the video on reserves for you to watch. I'll alert you when it is available. It is a VHS copy so if you do not have a VHS player you can watch it in the library's viewing room.
On 1/15 we discussed the importance of information. Here are the videos (*) we watched (along with some others) and a couple of tutorials about the information cycle you might find useful:
*Information R/evolution (5:29) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4CV05HyAbM
*A Vision of Students Today (4:44) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o&feature=user
*EPIC (8:45) http://epic.makingithappen.co.uk/new-masterfs1.html
The Machine is Us/ing Us (Final Version) (4:34)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlGopyXT_g&feature=user
The Internet Has a Face (4:42) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vROZGNo1P9Q
The Information Cycle (Penn State University Libraries) http://www.libraries.psu.edu/instruction/infocycle/infocycle.html
Information Cycle Timeline (Northwest Missouri State University) http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/research/timeline.htm
On 1/15 we discussed the importance of information. Here are the videos (*) we watched (along with some others) and a couple of tutorials about the information cycle you might find useful:
*Information R/evolution (5:29) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4CV05HyAbM
*A Vision of Students Today (4:44) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o&feature=user
*EPIC (8:45) http://epic.makingithappen.co.uk/new-masterfs1.html
The Machine is Us/ing Us (Final Version) (4:34)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlGopyXT_g&feature=user
The Internet Has a Face (4:42) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vROZGNo1P9Q
The Information Cycle (Penn State University Libraries) http://www.libraries.psu.edu/instruction/infocycle/infocycle.html
Information Cycle Timeline (Northwest Missouri State University) http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/research/timeline.htm
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Assignments
All assignments that are posted to your course blog are to be posted before class on the specified due date.
For example, for news report #1, you should post your news report before class on Tuesday.
Please give each posting a heading that refers to the assignment and the number of the posting (e.g. "News Report #1" or "Reading Response #1).
For example, for news report #1, you should post your news report before class on Tuesday.
Please give each posting a heading that refers to the assignment and the number of the posting (e.g. "News Report #1" or "Reading Response #1).
Friday, January 09, 2009
Extra Credit
It's early in the semester but there's already an extra credit opportunity for you.
On 2/3, we will be discussing Second Life (SL). SL is an online virtual world built and owned entirely by its residents. There are nearly 17 million people who use Second Life. It is a unique tool that allows for education, communication, and collaboration.
UNCW has recently purchased an island in SL and is looking for input from students about the design of the island.
If you attend this session and give feedback, you will receive 2 points extra credit. I'll be at the session and you can remind me of your name and I'll give you the extra credit.
Details of session:
When: Thursday, January 15, 3:30 - 5:00
Where: Hoggard 133
On 2/3, we will be discussing Second Life (SL). SL is an online virtual world built and owned entirely by its residents. There are nearly 17 million people who use Second Life. It is a unique tool that allows for education, communication, and collaboration.
UNCW has recently purchased an island in SL and is looking for input from students about the design of the island.
If you attend this session and give feedback, you will receive 2 points extra credit. I'll be at the session and you can remind me of your name and I'll give you the extra credit.
Details of session:
When: Thursday, January 15, 3:30 - 5:00
Where: Hoggard 133
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Welcome to LIB 103 (Spring 2009)
Welcome to LIB 103 for Spring 2009.
Plan to check this blog regularly for announcements, updates, and information for the course.
You'll find links to the syllabus and assignments to the right as well as updated news information on topics related to this course.
Plan to check this blog regularly for announcements, updates, and information for the course.
You'll find links to the syllabus and assignments to the right as well as updated news information on topics related to this course.
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