Comments for Check It Out! http://www.libraryblog.net Be Informed Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:26:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Information Institute Launches Public Library Community Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery Project by Hurricane Preparedness Project http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/09/information-institute-launches-public-library-community-hurricane-preparedness-recovery-project/#comment-8137 Hurricane Preparedness Project Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:39:38 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/?p=295#comment-8137 [...] a post on SOLINET’s Check It Out  blog about a project being done by Florida State University’s [...] [...] a post on SOLINET’s Check It Out  blog about a project being done by Florida State University’s [...]

]]> Comment on Cataloging survey: Integrating Non-MARC Metadata Production into the Duties of Traditional Catalogers by Homai Faridi http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/08/cataloging-survey-integrating-non-marc-metadata-production-into-the-duties-of-traditional-catalogers/#comment-7972 Homai Faridi Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/?p=267#comment-7972 I have never done a non-MARC cataloging, yet, I believe MARC cataloging has got a lot of benefits such as making all the library catalogs consistent and avoids being manipulated by different cataloging attitudes. However, MARC lacks many descriptive elements for various formats of materials. In conclusion, I think, incase the new non-MARC cataloging become as standard and as popular as MARC is at the moment, then it might worth converting to this method incase the library was facing multiple problems applying MARC. Or, the library might like to apply non-MARC cataloging only in a section and later decide whether or not to convert the whole collection. I have never done a non-MARC cataloging, yet, I believe MARC cataloging has got a lot of benefits such as making all the library catalogs consistent and avoids being manipulated by different cataloging attitudes. However, MARC lacks many descriptive elements for various formats of materials.
In conclusion, I think, incase the new non-MARC cataloging become as standard and as popular as MARC is at the moment, then it might worth converting to this method incase the library was facing multiple problems applying MARC. Or, the library might like to apply non-MARC cataloging only in a section and later decide whether or not to convert the whole collection.

]]> Comment on TGIF! by Russell Palmer http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/07/tgif/#comment-7636 Russell Palmer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:37 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/?p=249#comment-7636 Library songs--I've been amazed at the most recent entry into that category--"Librarian" by My Morning Jacket. A snippet-- "Walk across the courtyard, towards the library. I can hear the insects buzz and the leaves 'neath my feet... Ramble up the stairwell, into the hall of books... Since we got the interweb these hardly get used." I find it both a charming and reverent song about librarians and library spaces, but pretty understanding and insightful! Library songs–I’ve been amazed at the most recent entry into that category–”Librarian” by My Morning Jacket. A snippet–

“Walk across the courtyard, towards the library.
I can hear the insects buzz and the leaves ‘neath my feet…

Ramble up the stairwell, into the hall of books…
Since we got the interweb these hardly get used.”

I find it both a charming and reverent song about librarians and library spaces, but pretty understanding and insightful!

]]> Comment on In a disaster…who’s got your back???? by Christine Wiseman http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/08/in-a-disaster%e2%80%a6who%e2%80%99s-got-your-back/#comment-7461 Christine Wiseman Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:33:12 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/?p=258#comment-7461 What I like about the SILDRN mutual aid agreement is that it's not heavy handed. Members will try their best to help others during a disaster, but they are not legally bound to assist. It's really an assistance network, that formalizes what we already do. What I like about the SILDRN mutual aid agreement is that it’s not heavy handed. Members will try their best to help others during a disaster, but they are not legally bound to assist. It’s really an assistance network, that formalizes what we already do.

]]> Comment on Top Ten Assumptions for the Future of Academic Libraries and Librarians by Maryann Sena http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/01/top-ten-assumptions-for-the-future-of-academic-libraries-and-librarians/#comment-170 Maryann Sena Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:19:10 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/01/14/top-ten-assumptions-for-the-future-of-academic-libraries-and-librarians/#comment-170 To reply to the article, and to reply from the perspective of a paraprofessional who is employed in an academic library, I find the information presented very interesting, and right on target. Firstly, we should have the highest regard to service to our patrons, and viewing what we do as a business will lean towards that outcome. Secondly, education is part of a direct process, which concludes in an anticipated outcome, and in today's very competitive world, that outcome is higher than before. Academia is being called to "landmarks" of accountability. Good. We have the best achievement in our end product. We are part of a betterment of the minds. We should all, as information assistants, be aware of our environmental changes and update our skills. I find the results more of a solidification of expectations. Lets get on with it, and not be afraid of changes. To reply to the article, and to reply from the perspective of a paraprofessional who is employed in an academic library, I find the information presented very interesting, and right on target.
Firstly, we should have the highest regard to service to our patrons, and viewing what we do as a business will lean towards that outcome.
Secondly, education is part of a direct process, which concludes in an anticipated outcome, and in today’s very competitive world, that outcome is higher than before.
Academia is being called to “landmarks” of accountability. Good. We have the best achievement in our end product. We are part of a betterment of the minds. We should all, as information assistants, be aware of our environmental changes and update our skills. I find the results more of a solidification of expectations. Lets get on with it, and not be afraid of changes.

]]> Comment on Top Ten Assumptions for the Future of Academic Libraries and Librarians by Jeff http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/01/top-ten-assumptions-for-the-future-of-academic-libraries-and-librarians/#comment-171 Jeff Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:32:43 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/2008/01/14/top-ten-assumptions-for-the-future-of-academic-libraries-and-librarians/#comment-171 I agree that digitization of publications is the most important. I found a website recently www.pressmart.net providing the services of digitization of all print publications (including archives). I agree that digitization of publications is the most important. I found a website recently http://www.pressmart.net providing the services of digitization of all print publications (including archives).

]]> Comment on Indic Script Converter by Puneet Minda http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/09/indic-script-converter/#comment-125 Puneet Minda Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:32:30 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/09/10/indic-script-converter/#comment-125 Dear Ashish Chaugule, I think you should contact D K Agencies For this. You can visit them at http://www.dkagencies.com/ Thanks Puneet Minda Dear Ashish Chaugule,

I think you should contact D K Agencies For this. You can visit them at http://www.dkagencies.com/

Thanks
Puneet Minda

]]> Comment on Indic Script Converter by Ashish Chaugule http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/09/indic-script-converter/#comment-123 Ashish Chaugule Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:52:00 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/09/10/indic-script-converter/#comment-123 I want the convertion of Bengali to Hindi Regards Ashish Chaugule 09881000890. I want the convertion of Bengali to Hindi

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Ashish Chaugule
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]]> Comment on Learning Something New is Good by R Wells http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/10/learning-something-new-is-good/#comment-167 R Wells Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:12:19 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/10/08/learning-something-new-is-good/#comment-167 I was wondering how to get permission to add our class to your list of courses. It looks like our course would be a good addition to round out the types of classes you've already got posted. We focus in on classroom management, specificallly how to manage your troubled and problem students. Can you tell me how to do that. Our site is http://www.youthchg.com if you want to check out if our course is a good fit. Thanks. I was wondering how to get permission to add our class to your list of courses. It looks like our course would be a good addition to round out the types of classes you’ve already got posted. We focus in on classroom management, specificallly how to manage your troubled and problem students. Can you tell me how to do that. Our site is http://www.youthchg.com if you want to check out if our course is a good fit. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Indic Script Converter by alen http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/09/indic-script-converter/#comment-124 alen Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:57:14 +0000 http://www.libraryblog.net/2007/09/10/indic-script-converter/#comment-124 I think a must tool for all libraries around the world which have a south asian collection. I think a must tool for all libraries around the world which have a south asian collection.

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