Good Morning,
This semester has been a very informative one for me. I have learned a great deal since I do not currently work in a library. My favorite assignment was the library visit. I really enjoyed going two libraries and learning about them. Learning how they work on the inside was great for me and it also helped to get me a few connections. Not only did I benefit from going to the library myself, but I also learned a great deal from my classmates visits as well. I really enjoyed seeing what they all found and learning about those types of libraries too.
Something that was new to me was our ethical assignment. I have not had very many experiences where I had to deal with ethics like these or in a professional setting before. So it was fascinating to act as a librarian to deal with an ethical issue. Although I was not really in the situation it gave me a good idea of how to act if something came up like one of cases we had. It made me look at myself my beliefs and values. But in some of those cases my beliefs and values may be different and that is where I have to be professional and put my beliefs aside.
I learned a great deal about being professional in this class as well. There is a lot involved in being a professional. I had to take a look at myself to see what qualities I posses of these traits and some that I need to work on a little more. One characteristic I really think is important is passion for the job, if it is not there, I don't think you'll ever succeed. You really need to love some part of it to make it work. I look for passion in every job I have because it is important for me to do a good job and feel I made a difference in some way each work day.
This class has taught me a lot about the field and that is exactly what I wanted from it. There is so much that I had no idea about before I started the class. Since I do not work in a library I feel that I am at a slight disadvantage when it comes to personal experiences. But reading about other classmates experiences and reading about others, it makes me excited for what the future will hold for me in the library.
Ashley
Friday, April 25, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Revisit Assumptions/Assertions about LIS
Good Morning,
As I look back at my past post of assumptions and assertions about the profession. I still agree with everything I said in that post. Libraries are headed more towards technology as the world heads that way itself. Libraries are still key in keeping record of history. I think overall my views are still dead on. But as this semester has gone on, I have learned a more about the profession and it has evolved some of the ideas I had.
Libraries are investing more on technology and through the course I got to see how and learn more about it. For example, one of my library visits was to an academic library and they have a much bigger virtual library then they do a physical one. Across the country, in Texas they also have the first bookless library. These are things I may not have realized as much without this class to help show and teach me some of this. Libraries are starting loan out e-books to patrons, it is getting more advanced and in a good way. It's interesting to learn about the new things that are coming and comparing them to what we use now.
Archiving is something that was mostly new to me. I think it is important to keep around and on top of. But resources are limited and it is very costly in some cases to convert everything to a digital collection. Libraries do have this important task of keeping track of history and archiving it helps tremendously. So I think I am still right with my first assumption, I have just learned more about with articles and other people's library visits to this type of institution. I don't think archives will ever not be valuable.
Ashley
As I look back at my past post of assumptions and assertions about the profession. I still agree with everything I said in that post. Libraries are headed more towards technology as the world heads that way itself. Libraries are still key in keeping record of history. I think overall my views are still dead on. But as this semester has gone on, I have learned a more about the profession and it has evolved some of the ideas I had.
Libraries are investing more on technology and through the course I got to see how and learn more about it. For example, one of my library visits was to an academic library and they have a much bigger virtual library then they do a physical one. Across the country, in Texas they also have the first bookless library. These are things I may not have realized as much without this class to help show and teach me some of this. Libraries are starting loan out e-books to patrons, it is getting more advanced and in a good way. It's interesting to learn about the new things that are coming and comparing them to what we use now.
Archiving is something that was mostly new to me. I think it is important to keep around and on top of. But resources are limited and it is very costly in some cases to convert everything to a digital collection. Libraries do have this important task of keeping track of history and archiving it helps tremendously. So I think I am still right with my first assumption, I have just learned more about with articles and other people's library visits to this type of institution. I don't think archives will ever not be valuable.
Ashley
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Blogging about Professional Blogs
Good Afternoon,
Today I am going to look into two professional blogs. The two I chose are No Shelf Required and YALSA. Let's dive in!
No Shelf Required by Sue Polanka and Mirela Roncevic
No Shelf Required is a blog about e-books and material on the internet for libraries. They focus on letting librarians know what is new in the world of technology. On the blog librarians and anyone really has the opportunity to ask questions and get more informed on new things happening with digital libraries. These ladies cover so many topics from new apps, to new reference sites. They make new entires very frequently, sometimes more then once a day. As long as it relates to the library and technology they are going to post it to the blog. They want to make sure they cover all of their bases. They also have readers send in information that they feel everyone should know about. It is amazing the amount of articles begin with I was emailed about this topic. I think it is great how interactive and involved this blog seems to be.
One very interesting entry I read was about book snatching. The entry talked about how e-books disappear at a certain time on your e-device. This is very different than how it used to be with an actual book, where you had to take it back to the library (S Polanka, 2014). I found this one very interesting because technology has become so advanced that we can expire e-books and emails after so long. I have no idea how they do it, but it is very fascinating.
YALSA by Sarah Flowers
Yalsa stands for the Young Adult Library Services Association. YALSA is a blog that reaches out to young adults and their interests. They want to get teens involved and keep them interested in the library. This blog posts almost everyday and they do a lot of cool things. They have more informational posts along with some fun ones. They have an app of the week along with tweets of the week post. That's right YALSA even has a twitter account. Social Media is very important in society now and YALSA knows that it's a great way to get out there and reach even more teens. Another interesting thing about YALSA is that if you join and are 13 and older you can even write blog entries. I think it is really interesting that these teens also get the ability to write on the blog about libraries or cool new tech stuff they find. It is a very interesting blog that lets the teens use their voice as well. I think that is really unique to find.
For YALSA the interesting article to me is the app of the week, which they do every week. I think that it is a great way to get good apps out there for the teens that involve library and information science in some way. I really think this blog is great and a very educational tool for teens.
Ashley
References:
Flowers, S. (n. d.). YALSA [blog]. Retrieved from http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/
Polanka, S., & Roncevic, M. (n.d.). No shelf required [blog]. Retrieved from http://www.libraries.wright.edu/noshelfrequired/
Today I am going to look into two professional blogs. The two I chose are No Shelf Required and YALSA. Let's dive in!
No Shelf Required by Sue Polanka and Mirela Roncevic
No Shelf Required is a blog about e-books and material on the internet for libraries. They focus on letting librarians know what is new in the world of technology. On the blog librarians and anyone really has the opportunity to ask questions and get more informed on new things happening with digital libraries. These ladies cover so many topics from new apps, to new reference sites. They make new entires very frequently, sometimes more then once a day. As long as it relates to the library and technology they are going to post it to the blog. They want to make sure they cover all of their bases. They also have readers send in information that they feel everyone should know about. It is amazing the amount of articles begin with I was emailed about this topic. I think it is great how interactive and involved this blog seems to be.
One very interesting entry I read was about book snatching. The entry talked about how e-books disappear at a certain time on your e-device. This is very different than how it used to be with an actual book, where you had to take it back to the library (S Polanka, 2014). I found this one very interesting because technology has become so advanced that we can expire e-books and emails after so long. I have no idea how they do it, but it is very fascinating.
YALSA by Sarah Flowers
Yalsa stands for the Young Adult Library Services Association. YALSA is a blog that reaches out to young adults and their interests. They want to get teens involved and keep them interested in the library. This blog posts almost everyday and they do a lot of cool things. They have more informational posts along with some fun ones. They have an app of the week along with tweets of the week post. That's right YALSA even has a twitter account. Social Media is very important in society now and YALSA knows that it's a great way to get out there and reach even more teens. Another interesting thing about YALSA is that if you join and are 13 and older you can even write blog entries. I think it is really interesting that these teens also get the ability to write on the blog about libraries or cool new tech stuff they find. It is a very interesting blog that lets the teens use their voice as well. I think that is really unique to find.
For YALSA the interesting article to me is the app of the week, which they do every week. I think that it is a great way to get good apps out there for the teens that involve library and information science in some way. I really think this blog is great and a very educational tool for teens.
Ashley
References:
Flowers, S. (n. d.). YALSA [blog]. Retrieved from http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/
Polanka, S., & Roncevic, M. (n.d.). No shelf required [blog]. Retrieved from http://www.libraries.wright.edu/noshelfrequired/
Comparative Analysis of Professional Journals
Good Morning,
Today I am going to take a look at two professional journals in the Library and Information Science field. The two journals I chose to look into are The American Archivist and The Electronic Library.
The American Archivist
ISSN: 0360-9081
"The journal seeks to reflect thinking about theoretical and practical developments in the archival profession, particularly in North America; about the relationships between archivists and the creators and users of archives; and about cultural, social, legal, and technological developments that affect the nature of recorded information and the need to create and maintain it" (The American Archivist 2014).
I chose to look at The American Archivist because this is one field I am thinking about taking my career into. Therefore this would be a good journal to keep my eye on.The American Archivist is edited by Gregory S. Hunter. He is the chair of the editorial team, but there are 14 more members who are also one the editorial team. The board ultimately decides between the submissions they get the ones that will be published into the journal. The American Archivist publishes a lot of different types of work. They publish Research Articles, Case Studies, Perspective, International Scene, Professional Resources.
The American Archivist's intended audience is generally people who are archivists, have interest in becoming an archivist and people with a general interest in Archives. It is and available to the public online, dating from three years until it began. The most current three years are available for a fee. If you are a SAA member you receive print copies of the journal along with access to the most current three years issued.
The whole thing is interesting to me as a whole. I think the journal is a great read when trying to learn more about the field and that is exactly what I am doing. The topic I find most interesting is the case studies. I like to see what new studies have been conducted and seeing the results that come up as well. That stuff as always interested me more.
The Electronic Library
ISSN: 0264-0473
"The journal is particularly focused on exploring, applying, and evaluating new theories and technologies to create better digital libraries and enhanced library services. Topics covered include automation, digitisation, user interfaces, networks, information centres, hardware and software development, and technology" (The Electronic Library 2014).
I chose to look into The Electronic Library because as I have started to take my MLIS classes I have realized just how important technology is to the field. The world is getting more and more invested in technology. As we do this as a society our libraries need to adapt to the change as well. Therefore a technology journal is very beneficial to have to help you informed of new things happening in the technological world. The Electronic Library is really nice because it is focused on technology in the library as well, so we can see how people are using the new technology to our field exactly.
The Editor of The Electronic Library is Dr. Jinagpin Chen. There are 7 more specialized editors along with one publisher, and a editorial board of 26 members. They take submissions for the journal on a number of subjects:
The American Archivist. (2014). Society of American Archivists. Retrieved from http://www2.archivists.org/american-archivist
The Electronic Library. (2014). Emerald Group Publishing. Retrieved from http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=el
Today I am going to take a look at two professional journals in the Library and Information Science field. The two journals I chose to look into are The American Archivist and The Electronic Library.
The American Archivist
ISSN: 0360-9081
"The journal seeks to reflect thinking about theoretical and practical developments in the archival profession, particularly in North America; about the relationships between archivists and the creators and users of archives; and about cultural, social, legal, and technological developments that affect the nature of recorded information and the need to create and maintain it" (The American Archivist 2014).
I chose to look at The American Archivist because this is one field I am thinking about taking my career into. Therefore this would be a good journal to keep my eye on.The American Archivist is edited by Gregory S. Hunter. He is the chair of the editorial team, but there are 14 more members who are also one the editorial team. The board ultimately decides between the submissions they get the ones that will be published into the journal. The American Archivist publishes a lot of different types of work. They publish Research Articles, Case Studies, Perspective, International Scene, Professional Resources.
The American Archivist's intended audience is generally people who are archivists, have interest in becoming an archivist and people with a general interest in Archives. It is and available to the public online, dating from three years until it began. The most current three years are available for a fee. If you are a SAA member you receive print copies of the journal along with access to the most current three years issued.
The whole thing is interesting to me as a whole. I think the journal is a great read when trying to learn more about the field and that is exactly what I am doing. The topic I find most interesting is the case studies. I like to see what new studies have been conducted and seeing the results that come up as well. That stuff as always interested me more.
The Electronic Library
ISSN: 0264-0473
"The journal is particularly focused on exploring, applying, and evaluating new theories and technologies to create better digital libraries and enhanced library services. Topics covered include automation, digitisation, user interfaces, networks, information centres, hardware and software development, and technology" (The Electronic Library 2014).
I chose to look into The Electronic Library because as I have started to take my MLIS classes I have realized just how important technology is to the field. The world is getting more and more invested in technology. As we do this as a society our libraries need to adapt to the change as well. Therefore a technology journal is very beneficial to have to help you informed of new things happening in the technological world. The Electronic Library is really nice because it is focused on technology in the library as well, so we can see how people are using the new technology to our field exactly.
The Editor of The Electronic Library is Dr. Jinagpin Chen. There are 7 more specialized editors along with one publisher, and a editorial board of 26 members. They take submissions for the journal on a number of subjects:
- "Libraries and the web
- Digital Libraries
- Library technology and automation
- Software and hardware developments for information management and sharing
- Library networking, integrated library systems, and online public access catalogues
- User interfaces and web usability
- Internet access and use
- e-books, databases, and e-journals
- e-governance and e-readiness
- Library services for online and distance learning"
(The Electronic Library 2014).
To view The Electronic Library you need to subscribe of the Emerald e-journals. If you are a part of that you can view any article at your leisure. You can also purchase the article to view as well. As a Wayne State University student I have the ability to view the journal through our school library.
The most interesting topic in the journal that I have found would be anything on digital libraries and e-books. I find that stuff very interesting as nooks and kindles become more popular. I like to see what new things they are doing with these products and digital libraries in general.
Comparison
Similarities
- You need to be subscribed to both to be able to view all of the collection
- Both have a team of editors to help decide what will be published.
- Both accept articles to be published in the journals.
- Both have a few sample articles available for free
Differences
- The Electronic Library is more about electronics whereas The American Archivist is about Archives
- The Electronic Library has a lot more on the editorial team.
- The American Archivist has peer review every once in a while for their journal.
Overall Both journals are a great source of information. One can learn a lot about the archives or technology in the library from these journals. The only downside is you have to subscribe or become a member to really get the full benefits of what these journals have to offer. Other than that, they were fun to research and get to know better.
Ashley
References:
The American Archivist. (2014). Society of American Archivists. Retrieved from http://www2.archivists.org/american-archivist
The Electronic Library. (2014). Emerald Group Publishing. Retrieved from http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=el
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Mid- Semester Analysis and Reflection
Good Evening,
I have really enjoyed keeping a blog. It is something that is new to me. I think it has really helped to open up the world of librarianship. I Liked looking into jobs that I might want to consider one day. Taking the time to evaluate myself and my qualities was good too. It has shown me things I should work on a little more and things I can bring to the table. I also enjoyed learning about the different types of associations that are out there. I had no idea there were so many. Even after looking at some of my class mates and what they presented on was fascinating. It was nice to get a good perspective on a a bunch of different associations that way.
I have really enjoyed the think tank activities. Taking a look at what is happening in libraries today is really interesting. I love the questions that the groups come up with and the way the whole assignment is run. I think learning how other libraries work and what they are bringing new to the table is really fascinating. Think tanks are definitely a post I go back to and read what other people have said. It's nice to see what my class mates have said about the articles as well.
I find that a lot of my posts are geared toward public library. I think that is because it is the ultimate destination I would like to achieve. I also think I do it because that is what I know most about. Every once in a while though I do also like to talk about archives. Therefore, I know that is a path I would like to look more into as well. I tend to look at posts from other classmates when they are archive related. I like to learn more about it, so when they post information about it, I soak it up. This is something I had not really thought about before, but looking back at what I do post about does have that pattern.
I think overall the blog has been very helpful. It has helped me learn more about the field and what it really has to offer. It has shown me the types of jobs that are out there and what I think and feel I need to achieve that job. It has really mane me think about what direction I would like to go overall and I look forward to seeing where this takes me in the end.
In the second half of the semester I look to open up more and learn even more about different types of librarian jobs. I want to get a well rounded understanding of what MLIS can offer me and what I can offer as well. I think the Library Visits will be very helpful for that. I'm looking forward to reading those the most.
I'm excited for the next half of the semester and the finish of my first semester =]
Ashley
I have really enjoyed keeping a blog. It is something that is new to me. I think it has really helped to open up the world of librarianship. I Liked looking into jobs that I might want to consider one day. Taking the time to evaluate myself and my qualities was good too. It has shown me things I should work on a little more and things I can bring to the table. I also enjoyed learning about the different types of associations that are out there. I had no idea there were so many. Even after looking at some of my class mates and what they presented on was fascinating. It was nice to get a good perspective on a a bunch of different associations that way.
I have really enjoyed the think tank activities. Taking a look at what is happening in libraries today is really interesting. I love the questions that the groups come up with and the way the whole assignment is run. I think learning how other libraries work and what they are bringing new to the table is really fascinating. Think tanks are definitely a post I go back to and read what other people have said. It's nice to see what my class mates have said about the articles as well.
I find that a lot of my posts are geared toward public library. I think that is because it is the ultimate destination I would like to achieve. I also think I do it because that is what I know most about. Every once in a while though I do also like to talk about archives. Therefore, I know that is a path I would like to look more into as well. I tend to look at posts from other classmates when they are archive related. I like to learn more about it, so when they post information about it, I soak it up. This is something I had not really thought about before, but looking back at what I do post about does have that pattern.
I think overall the blog has been very helpful. It has helped me learn more about the field and what it really has to offer. It has shown me the types of jobs that are out there and what I think and feel I need to achieve that job. It has really mane me think about what direction I would like to go overall and I look forward to seeing where this takes me in the end.
In the second half of the semester I look to open up more and learn even more about different types of librarian jobs. I want to get a well rounded understanding of what MLIS can offer me and what I can offer as well. I think the Library Visits will be very helpful for that. I'm looking forward to reading those the most.
I'm excited for the next half of the semester and the finish of my first semester =]
Ashley
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