The wee hours of the morning.

I have just deposited the first review assignment for LIS 2000 in the Digital Drop Box. While reading Kuhn, I felt left behind by his numerous science examples. Before Kuhn, I didn't know who Lavoisier was. And there are names I still can't really identify.

I get the same feeling reading the discussion board comments and other blogs. I have no library experience. How can I accurately discuss the following topic:

Historically, librarians have served as custodians of recorded knowledge and gatekeepers to information resources. To what extent has the rise of networked information services begun to change the roles that librarians play? What other factors, if any, are contributing to changes in the roles of librarians?

I really don't know the answers to those questions. I'm looking forward to reading other students' responses so that I can learn.

There's so much to do. I just hope I can retain it all.

Good night.

Discussion Boards

Now that the first week of official group discussion is over, I read through everyone's posts and responses. Overall, it was a valuable exercise; however, I am beginning to wonder how well I will fit in. I have NO experience in libraries. And so much of the discussion is about experiences working in libraries. It's a very different perspective on information technology than I currently have.

I'm looking forward to being able to share that "insider" perspective after graduation. And before if I can find a job. Does anyone have any openings they'd like to share?

Finally

Although I still have many things to do, I finally feel like I'm getting into the swing of things.

I have tags to choose, podcasts to watch, books to read, discussion threads to follow, recorded chats to read.

There's never a day off.

I want to be able to post some substantial content, but I barely post on my private blog. It's even harder to develop content for a specific topic.

Where else?

I've been reading the text for 2600. My first impression is that the book is written for people who have never laid eyes on a computer. Is it really necessary to explain that, "you can purchase application software from a store that sells computer products"*? Where else would one buy software? The clothing store perhaps?

I shouldn't complain. Perhaps the simplicity of this text makes up for some of the more complicated assignments. And perhaps the remaining chapters are not so simple.

I'll let you know when I get there.




*Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat. Discovering Computers 2006: A Gateway to Information. page 16.

Science? What's that?

Although I haven't gotten very far yet, I'm really enjoying The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. I have to admit, it's the first book I've ever bought that is shelved in the science section. I've always been focused in the humanities.

Overall, while I'm enjoying the readings, I'm slightly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of postings. Aside from the required articles and books, there are so many other links posted in the various blogs (even some distributed by e-mail).

So much to read and so little time!

In the beginning...

I suppose I should begin by introducing myself. However, I have already posted three introductions on three different discussion boards. I'm running out of things to say.

So rather than bore you all (again) I will just leave you some links to sites I enjoy.

This is True

True Stella Awards

Get Fuzzy a comic by Darby Conley

The library of my childhood